Situated in the magnificent Mayan Riviera, Playa del Carmen is a paradise that most people that visited Mexico didn’t miss. Playa del Carmen is renowned for its amazing white sandy beaches, many places to visit, including historic ones, and a lot of different lodging offers.
Next, we share some fascinating attractions and things to do. You will also find some interesting tendencies for this amazing locations as well as great lodging options.
Those who are looking for fun will chose Playa del Carmen and they won’t be disappointed. From beautiful beaches and impressive landscapes to amusement parks, from delightful food to high class malls, there are plenty of options to explore.
Playacar is a residential and tourist development in Playa del Carmen, just south of the main urban area. In this development most of the all-inclusive hotels, the aviary, and the golf course are located. There are two phases, phase 1 is mostly residential with a few hotels and some stores. Phase 2 contains the largest all inclusive resorts along with the golf course and a significant number of residential properties.
Nature enthusiasts will be pleased during the Aquatic Expedition where they’ll be visiting 2 amazing cenotes and a lagoon situated in the middle of the wilderness.
The capital of the ancient Mayan Imperial, Chichen-Itza is one of the most important cultural centers of the Mayan civilization. Find out about this culture and appreciate the pyramid of Kukulkan; a legacy of what is considered to be one of the most advanced civilizations of the Americas. Book a Playa del Carmen condo rental and explore the past at this beautiful town.
The Playa del Carmen local community and government have attempted to retain Playa del Carmen’s reputation and charm as a small fishing village and artists’ colony, without it becoming as large and metropolitan as Cancún. To this end, the city passed an ordinance limiting buildings to four stories. A few five story buildings were built despite the ordinance, however. Playa del Carmen is currently expanding north beyond the Colosio section and on the other side of highway 307, the Ejido.
Tourists who are looking for amusement parks should visit the amazing Xcaret Park. It is named after the nearby archaeological site Xcaret, a settlement constructed by the pre-Columbian Maya some of whose structures lie within the boundaries of the park’s 81 hectares (200 acres) of land holdings. Visitors can find archeological ruins, dolphin shows, tropical birds and butterfly caves among many other things.
A market research study released by a travel website reveals that 71.6 percent of the travelers that were looking for a place to stay in Playa del Carmen were interested in comparison shopping among Playa del Carmen vacation rentals, hotels and bed and breakfasts. Most of these tourist were also interested in receiving lodging offers from places near Playa del Carmen.
A study shows that 52.8 of the travelers that were looking for a place to stay in Playa del Carmen started their trip preparing three or more months before their arrival. More traditional tourists sent their lodging requests one to two months in advance from their travel date and they represented the 20.3 percent. Typical vacationers who prefer to wait until the last month before make a reservation represented the 22.5 percent.
Based on a study, 34 percent of the travelers were parties of more than four adults. Couples searching for a romantic place to stay sent the 30 percent of the lodging requests. Families with kids represented the 26.7 percent of the vacationers and those traveling alone were the 12 percent.
With the current state of the economy, comparison shopping plays an important role in consumer’s decisions.
As an example, beneath there are 2 excellent deals to evaluate:
Playa del Carmen Mexico Vacation Condo: Located between Mamitas Beach and 5th Ave. Spectacular Playa del Carmen vacation property, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, just steps from the beach! New, upscale condo complex in the trendy north end of Playa del CarmenSunny, spacious floor plan with great views and a perfect location! This Playa del Carmen vacation rental is just a one-block stroll to the white sands of exclusive Mamitas Beach, and a stone’s throw to Playa’s quaint restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife. Enjoy all the amenities of the two public beach clubs at Mamitas Beach: chair/bed rentals, bars, restaurants, restrooms, spa services, volleyball and swimming pools. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#209265 at rentalo.com.
Playa del Carmen Vacation Villa: This wonderful fully furnished, fully decorated property with an excellent marina view is located in a secluted residential area named Puerto Aventuras. This residential complex brings you to the times where everybody knew everybody. Super friendly, fresh and natural armory surrounds it. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#345889 at rentalo.com.