Playa del Carmen’s place on the Yucatán Peninsula is almost perfectly located to direct visitors to some of the region’s best sights — historical, ecological and more. But let’s not underestimate the city itself as a destination… and a cosmopolitan one at that, boasting hip boutiques and tempting restaurants that line its popular 5th Avenue, or “La Quinta.” When venturing outside of the city — which you should also do — you’re not far at all from imposing ancient Maya temples and welcoming cenotes, naturally occurring cave like swimming ponds that the peninsula just happens to have thousands of... Read More

Playa del Carmen’s place on the Yucatán Peninsula is almost perfectly located to direct visitors to some of the region’s best sights — historical, ecological and more. But let’s not underestimate the city itself as a destination… and a cosmopolitan one at that, boasting hip boutiques and tempting restaurants that line its popular 5th Avenue, or “La Quinta.” When venturing outside of the city — which you should also do — you’re not far at all from imposing ancient Maya temples and welcoming cenotes, naturally occurring cave like swimming ponds that the peninsula just happens to have thousands of underground. Read Less