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The
Diving
Playa del Carmen is very popular for its beaches, laid back
atmosphere and its phenomenal diving. From the miraculous
inland cenotes to the tranquil and shimmering Caribbean
Sea all the way to the isle of Cozumel, there's no
other place with as much diversity underwater mixed with an
internationally inspired topside vibe that's famous for fun
and relaxation.
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The Town
Playa
del Carmen is on Mexico's Riviera Maya, the name given to the
beautiful white beach trimmed coast that runs south from Cancun towards
Tulum.
Playa del Carmen can
be considered the capital of this strip of paradise. Playa, as it
is known to locals, started out as a small sleepy fishing village, its
only fame being the port for the ferry that passes from the mainland to
the island of Cozumel 14 kilometers offshore. Nowadays it is a
full fledged vacation destination in its own right, and one of the most
popular resort areas in all of Mexico. There are plenty of reasons why.
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The
Beaches The beaches in Playa are exceptionally beautiful,
even by Caribbean standards. The sand is fine, soft and white.
The fact that it never gets hot is an unusual and pleasant feature.
No more running into the ocean on your toes trying desperately not
to burn the soles of your feet.
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The
Jungle The main reason for most people to visit the Caribbean is the
beautiful ocean and the fantastic
diving
you can do here. But there's more to it than that. Inland, the jungle
lurks with great trees, colorful butterflies and
vibrating birds. The Yucatan peninsula is basically a gigantic
limestone slab that was once a coral reef.
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The
Mayans
The area around Playa del Carmen is full of Mayan ruins,
small and big. They are truly fascinating and anyone visiting
the area should explore at least one of them. Some of the most
famous archaeological sites, like Tulum and Coba
are only a short drive from Playa del Carmen.
A little further from Playa, about 3 hours, lies the magnificent
ruin of Chichen Itza, which was the most important capital
of the Mayan world around 900 AD. The monumental Kukulkan pyramid
(photo) can be climbed both on the inside and the outside..
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Go to
Cozumel
Cozumel
is only a short ferry boat ride from Playa del Carmen. A ferry
leaves Playa every hour. Just get a ticket at one of the two
ticket booths by the ferry dock and enjoy a fun filled day in Cozumel.
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