Why go to Playa Del Carmen
Playa del Carmen can be found on the Mayan Riviera on the east coast of Mexico, a little way south of party town Cancun. The resort is in the state of Quintana Roo, which is the tip of south-east Mexico that appears to be reaching into Caribbean waters.
Playa del Carmen is renowned for excellent surf and its chilled-out ambience.
Swathes of gorgeous white sands, turquoise waters lapping gently on to the shore, a laidback atmosphere, palm trees swaying in the breeze: holidays in Playa del Carmen, on Mexico's Caribbean coast, are about lazy days in the sun and fun evenings in the excellent bars and restaurants of this pleasant resort.
Quieter than nearb Cancun, Playa del Carmen holidays are focussed more on the simple things in life, such as relaxing, swimming and letting the cares of the world fritter away under the Mexican sun. Here, life for holidaymakers revolves around the beaches and pools of the many excellent all-inclusive resorts, which feature high-end hotels and spas.
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- Oct 18 | 7 days | 4 ppl
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