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Inside Background
Culture 
Having grown from a once quiet fishing village to an internationally renowned...
Last edited: August 23, 2006
Health & Safety 
Generally, Playa del Carmen (PDC) is a very safe city. The tourist areas are...
Last edited: April 07, 2013
Neighborhoods 
    Playa del Carmen is not a very big city to start with, but the city can be...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
Weather & When to Go 
Playa Del Carmen has a subtropical climate, so its weather ranges from warm to...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
Caminarte 5a Xaman-Ha Art Show 
Remember that Playa del Carmen is colloquial, playful, about old times. Now you...
Last edited: January 16, 2012
Introduction 
Located in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, Playa del Carmen is a central...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
Local Charities and Donations 
Many travelers to the area like to bring down gifts to give out in addition to...
Last edited: November 20, 2012
Should I choose an all-inclusive? 
Playacar, a short taxi ride from Playa Del Carmen, offers a wide selection of...
Last edited: January 15, 2012
The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA! 
     The best books for young adults are historical fiction, and what better...
Last edited: February 28, 2013
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you are traveling to Playa del Carmen, you will likely land at Cancun...
Last edited: January 04, 2013
Getting Around 
Playa Del Carmen is not a large town, and most of the development has taken...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
Public Transportation 
Public transportation options to get to area attractions instead of taxis...
Last edited: November 12, 2012
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis Playa del Carmen is small enough that you can walk everywhere fairly...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
Cancun Airport Arrival 
TIPS TO KNOW FOR ARRIVAL at CANCUN  INT. AIRPORT: After passing immigration...
Last edited: May 13, 2013
Pre-book or Onsite Transfers 
Several options for transfer to Playa del Carmen and surrounding resorts along...
Last edited: November 12, 2012
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Brazilian Day, October 2, 2011. Samba, music, food, and fun for everyone...
Last edited: January 15, 2012
Family Travel 
Check out the following attractions for fun family travel: Tulum Ruins.  Only...
Last edited: March 27, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Many visitors to Playa del Carmen are happy to spend their entire vacation at...
Last edited: October 14, 2006
Nightlife 
If you’re looking for music, dancing, people watching and a good time, you can...
Last edited: May 03, 2013
Shopping 
Playa is a fun town, and there is no shortage of shops in its downtown area...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
Sports & Activities 
For those who want something more active from their vacation than relaxation on...
Last edited: November 20, 2009
To Akumal Bay Beach 
If you are in Playa Del Carmen or Tulum a terrific day trip is the beach at...
Last edited: January 02, 2013
Cenotes 
The Yucatan peninsula has the unusual feature of resting on a bed of limestone...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
Day Trip to Puerto Morelos 
One of the great advantages of staying anywhere on the Riviera Maya is the easy...
Last edited: April 18, 2010
Day Trip: Chichen Itza & Coba 
Unfortunately, many are of the opinion that Chichen Itza is too far a drive to...
Last edited: August 23, 2012
Edventure Tours 
This is a family owned tour company that provides customized tours. You can...
Last edited: June 25, 2008
Kiteboarding Schools 
 kitesurfvacation... KITESURF VACATION MEXICO.  Offers kitesurfing lessons...
Last edited: October 22, 2012
Playa del Carmen Events 
Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya has grown since its days of a fishing...
Last edited: May 01, 2010
Playa del Carmen Tours 
Many excellent tours are offfered , from Mayan ruins to Xcaret to off the...
Last edited: July 10, 2009
Tanners 
With so mant thing to do http://www.tanner... is the best place to get you tan...
Last edited: January 10, 2011
ATV Explorer Jungle Tour 
Great trip! Nice long ride into the jungle and great zip lines. Be ready to get...
Last edited: October 30, 2009
Morph Kiteboarding 
Morph Kiteboarding School provides lessons with great equipment and awesome...
Last edited: June 28, 2010
Playacar Golf Club 
The Golf Club @ Playacar is easily the most challenging course in the Maya...
Last edited: May 04, 2009
Rio Secreto 
Walk down into a hole in the earth that has trees jutting out at odd angles...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
The Snorkel Shop 
Mexican Tour East Tours are sold by "The Snorkel Shop". They also sell...
Last edited: June 15, 2009
Veronica's Massage Gold 
We love Playa Del Carmen after the 1st experience and one thing that made that...
Last edited: March 17, 2013
Xaman Ha Aviary 
A nice little aviary with well kept and obviously loved birds, but fairly...
Last edited: December 25, 2010
Xcaret Eco Theme Park 
Just an hour's drive south of Cancun and 15 minutes away from Playa del...
Last edited: December 16, 2010
YucaTreks 
 Yucatreks offers adventurous tours such as the 'Sea to Cenote' tour...
Last edited: June 14, 2011
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
As Playa Del Carmen has grown from tranquil village to world famous resort...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Breakfast 
Try  Cafe Press (Coffee Press) on 2nd & 5th for breakfast. It's cheap and...
Last edited: January 23, 2013
Cheap Eats 
Steak/Tacos HC de Monterrey on Constituyentes at 30th Avenue, across from Mega...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Dining for Large Groups 
These restaurants are suitable for a wedding rehearsal dinner or a special...
Last edited: January 16, 2012
Dining Scene 
Inside Playa del Carmen: Dining Overview As Playa Del Carmen has grown from...
Last edited: February 02, 2011
New Year 
Looking for suggestions about where to celebrate New Years in Playa del...
Last edited: January 15, 2012
Hangover Bar 
Hangover Bar - One of the pleasures of traveling is meeting people. In some...
Last edited: December 11, 2012
La Parrilla Mexican Grill 
La Parilla is a Mexican restaurant located at Calle 8 and Avenida Quinta in...
Last edited: April 02, 2009
La Parrilla Mexican Grill 
La Parrilla is a great place for people watching, and right on the shopping...
Last edited: January 16, 2012
La Pesca 
La Pesca is located on Avenida 30 just south of the intersection with...
Last edited: January 15, 2012
Roof Bar & Restaurant 
    On Fifth Ave between Calle 6 & 4 you will find Roof Bar. It is a nice...
Last edited: August 14, 2009
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Inside Mexico: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The national currency of Mexico is the Mexican Peso;  and Banco de Mexico is...
Last edited: April 23, 2012
Crossing the Border 
Remember to keep the color departure/arrival form, if you lose it, you will...
Last edited: March 28, 2013
Emergencies 
Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars...
Last edited: July 11, 2011
Important Phrases 
Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The...
Last edited: April 13, 2013
Telephones 
52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero...
Last edited: March 20, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
GUIDE TO TIPPING IN MEXICO Tipping guidelines for Mexico are nearly the same...
Last edited: February 17, 2013
Arrival at Mexico City airport 
Benito Juarez airport (MEX) serving Mexico City is modern and efficient. There...
Last edited: February 22, 2013
ATMS and Credit Cards 
Checking bankcard, credit card or debit cards can all be used to obtain pesos...
Last edited: September 27, 2012
Bus Travel  
For those of you who haven't used it, Mexico has an excellent intercity bus...
Last edited: February 11, 2012
Currency While in Mexico 
Mexico’s national currency is the Peso.  Though some merchants both along the...
Last edited: March 11, 2010
Driving in Mexico 
Although Mexico is a big country, it can be easily travelled by car - if you...
Last edited: September 17, 2011
Embassies & Consulates (US/Canada) 
UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col...
Last edited: May 04, 2009
Phoning Abroad 
There are "locales"  (or locations) for calling long distance that use VOIP...
Last edited: January 26, 2010
Police Stops 
If you are stopped by the police, you may not want to hand over your original...
Last edited: December 11, 2012
Public Safety & Security 
Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past...
Last edited: October 16, 2011
Renta de Autos, or Car Rental In Mexico 
There appears  to be some question regarding car rental and driving in Mexico...
Last edited: March 06, 2012
Timeshare and Consumer Complaints  
The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for...
Last edited: December 19, 2012
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