Originally named Xaman-Ha (waters
of the north) Playa del Carmen is a living vibrant
part of the Maya World (Mundo Maya). Located on
the beautiful Mexicana Caribbean coast some 40
miles (60 kms.) south of Cancun,
Playa's dock is the pier for the 'people ferry'
to Cozumel, so it's only a short trip over to
snorkel or dive on Cozumel's incredible coral
reefs.
Numerous outrageously delicious restaurants provide
sustenance and several foreign-owned hotels raise
the standards of service to exacting levels.
Originally named Xaman-Ha (waters
of the north) Playa del Carmen is a living vibrant
part of the Maya World (Mundo Maya). Located on
the beautiful Mexicana Caribbean coast some 40
miles (60 kms.) south of Cancun,
Playa's dock is the pier for the 'people ferry'
to Cozumel, so it's only a short trip over to
snorkel or dive on Cozumel's incredible coral
reefs.
Numerous outrageously delicious restaurants provide
sustenance and several foreign-owned hotels raise
the standards of service to exacting levels.
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To get to Playa, 68 km (42 miles) south of Cancun,
take a bus from the station downtown (about 1
1/2 hours). If you're in the hotel zone, you could
negotiate a fare with a Cancun taxi driver to
scoot you down.
The main road into town, Av. Juarez or Av. Principal,
depending on whom you ask, leads you right to
the ferry dock and the pedestrian-only 5th Avenue,
running perpendicular to the beach. It boasts
many hotels, stores and restaurants.
The ferry to Cozumel has a schedule that changes
constantly. If you're going over, just ask about
times at any of the ticket booths scattered around
the plaza. Try to get a ticket on the WJ Mexico,
a fast waterjet (25 minutes). The Xel-H or Cozumelero
takes 45 minutes.
Most of Playa's activities involve the water -
the beaches are fabulous for swimming, snorkeling,
or diving. There are numerous dive shops around.
Experience Playa del Carmen and the endless adventures
Mundo Maya has to offer
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