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Playa Del Carmen is in the heart of the Riviera Maya. The original name being "Xaman-Ha"
actual location is right next to the Playacar Hotel Zone.between the main Highway 307 and
the beach. Fifth Avenue is the hub of the tourist area in Playa Del Carmen, with hundreds
of shops, bars, and restaurants stretching the full length of this pedestrianised boulevard.
There are also a number of Boutique Hotels & Condo's located in close proximity to 5th
Avenue, and many more in the final stages of development. You will find almost anything
you require along 5th Avenue, from local souvenirs, tequila, designer sunglasses, duty free,
to the more upmarket designer shops & stores.
At the beginning of 5th Avenue you will find the relatively new
plaza "Paseo Del Carmen" with quaint Coffee Houses
including Starbucks, Cuban Bar (La Bodeguita del Medio), Fast
Food Restaurants (Johnny Rockets & McDonalds), and stores
like Harley Davidson (Official Store), Pull & Bear, plus Carlos &
the ferry terminal.
Cozumel Island is located 40 minutes ferry ride from the jetty, with ferries departing every
hour on the hour! Located at the side of the ferry terminal is the famous Senor Frogs, which
provides fantastic family entertainment through the day time, and great live entertainment in
the evening with their local resident band. As you make your way along "Quinta Avenida"
you will be requested to visit one of the many local shops by the vendors, but be advised,
make sure you have your bartering or negotiation skills ready to snap up that bargain!!







The main hotel zone of Playa del Carmen is Playacar Hotel
Zone, which is also the entrance of Xaman Ha Ruins.
Playacar is a private residential development built around
1979, and now home to most of the major hotel chains. In the
hotel zone are six Riu Hotels, Iberostar, Sandos, Wyndham,
Royal Hideaway, & Reef All Inclusive Resorts.
Interlinked with the many private residences of Playacar is
the 18 hole Playacar Golf Course, and is managed by the
Palace Resorts. Which provides another All Inclusive
Package of excellent golf on a very well maintained &
manicured golf course.
Walking distance into the resort town is about 1 kilometre
approximately, and taxi's are readily available from most hotel
lobbies.
Midway along 5th Avenue is the party zone, and the soul of "Playa's" nightlife. This is
where many of the bars & clubs are situated (Calle 12), and established venues like
Tequila Barrel provide great local hospitality. Located about midway along 5th Avenue is
the party zone of the town, especially early & late evening, the ambiance changes from
chilled to wild & crazy. Excellent bars like Fusion, Blue Parrot, OM, and the newly opened
Coco Bongo's provide fantastic music and great atmosphere.
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Coco Bongo's will provide an evening of great fun and
entertainment, with singers, dancers, performers, acrobats,
movie stunts, and tribute artists all providing a spectacular
show of events. Playa Del Carmen can match Cancun
for fun & excitement, but still retain at certain chilled &
relaxed feel if you want it.
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