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The Mayan Riviera, Mexico's Caribbean coastline, is more than just the resort town of Playa del Carmen. Stretching from the fishing village of Puerto Morales to the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an, the area offers visitors a plethora of both eco-tourism and luxury destinations. From world-class golf courses to ancient ruins, Riviera Maya has it all. Snorkeling along the largest coral reef in the northern hemisphere or exploring the archaeological sites at Tulum will make your vacation memorable.
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“Great for Kids”

Yal-ku Lagoon

5 of 5 stars
penguinslide
Chicago, IL
Dec 27, 2009

Our 7 year old loved snorkeling here. The water was calm and warm and he got to see a lot of different fish. This was our first time snorkeling and we wanted to do something inexpensive in case he...more

“Designed for the timeshare traveler, not those who just want a short vacation”

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

3 of 5 stars
safetychik2002
Enid OK
Dec 27, 2009

Be prepared to have their timeshare pimped at you constantly. We arrived and were held up by a timeshare salesperson insisting we needed to look at their facility for investment. Despite our...more

“Experienced personalized dives”

Fantasea Dive

5 of 5 stars
TerryCambell
Chicago, Illinois
Dec 27, 2009

I had done several hours of research on http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carmen-forum/ regarding dive instructors. My wife and I vacationed in Playa in the spring and opted, due to vacation we would...more

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