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Inside Background
Culture 
Having grown from a once quiet fishing village to an internationally renowned...
Last edited: 23 August 2006
Health & Safety 
Generally, Playa del Carmen (PDC) is a very safe city. The tourist areas are...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Neighborhoods 
    Playa del Carmen is not a very big city to start with, but the city can be...
Last edited: 17 September 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Playa Del Carmen has a subtropical climate, so its weather ranges from warm to...
Last edited: 02 May 2009
Introduction 
Located in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, Playa del Carmen is a central...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Local Charities and Donations 
Many travelers to the area like to bring down gifts to give out in addition to...
Last edited: 29 November 2009
Should I choose an all-inclusive? 
Playa Del Camen has a wide selection of all-inclusive resorts (AIs), but they...
Last edited: 15 January 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you are traveling to Playa del Carmen, you will likely land at Cancun...
Last edited: 05 January 2010
Getting Around 
Playa Del Carmen is not a large town, and most of the development has taken...
Last edited: 26 February 2009
Public Transportation 
Public transportation options to get to area attractions instead of taxis...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis Playa del Carmen is small enough that you can walk everywhere fairly...
Last edited: 11 January 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Driving, particularly on the coast highway (Rt. 307) is easy enough, if you can...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
Events & Festivals 
Frommer's has a Playa del Carmen events page. Mexico's official tourism website...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Family Travel 
Check out the following attractions for fun family travel: Tulum Ruins.  Only...
Last edited: 27 March 2008
First-time Visitors 
Many visitors to Playa del Carmen are happy to spend their entire vacation at...
Last edited: 14 October 2006
Nightlife 
If you’re looking for music, dancing, people watching and a good time, you can...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Shopping 
Playa is a fun town, and there is no shortage of shops in its downtown area...
Last edited: 17 February 2009
Sports & Activities 
For those who want something more active from their vacation than relaxation on...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
To Akumal Bay Beach 
If you are in Playa Del Carmen or Tulum a terrific day trip is the beach at...
Last edited: 21 September 2009
Cenotes 
The Yucatan peninsula has the unusual feature of resting on a bed of limestone...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Day Trip: Chichen Itza & Coba 
Unfortunately, many are of the opinion that Chichen Itza is too far a drive to...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Edventure Tours 
This is a family owned tour company that provides customized tours. You can...
Last edited: 25 June 2008
Kiteboarding Schools 
Morphkiteboarding... Morph Kiteboarding specializes in offering a safe and...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Kitesurfing 
Freestyle Playa Kiteboarding Lessons & Safaris Learn how to kiteboard with...
Last edited: 11 September 2009
Little Mexican Cooking School 
The Little Mexican Cooking School A new fun addition to the Playa del Carmen...
Last edited: 22 November 2009
Playa del Carmen Tours 
Many excellent tours are offfered , from Mayan ruins to Xcaret to off the...
Last edited: 10 July 2009
Rancho Baaxal Horseback Riding 
Located about 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen,  in the jungle along famed...
Last edited: 07 October 2009
Scenic Views 
www.youtube.com/w... A week stay at VIVA MAYA in the Playacar  area of Playa...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Scuba Libre 
One of the most rewarding ways to vacation is learning a skill that is new...
Last edited: 20 June 2009
The Jungle Place (Monkey Sanctuary) 
If you are looking for something fun and amazing to do while in Riviera Maya...
Last edited: 09 March 2009
ATV Explorer Jungle Tour 
Great trip! Nice long ride into the jungle and great zip lines. Be ready to get...
Last edited: 30 October 2009
Fantasea Dive 
Offering personalized, small group reef and cenote diving trips, beginning...
Last edited: 17 September 2009
Mexico Blue Dream 
Mexico Blue Dream offers many different trips with more than competitive...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
Playa del Carmen 
Playa Del Carmen, including day trips to near by Cozumel, Tulum and the Xcaret...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Playa Scuba 
"Playa Scuba Dive Center" in downtown Playa del Carmen is a "Boutique Dive...
Last edited: 25 February 2009
Playacar Golf Club 
The Golf Club @ Playacar is easily the most challenging course in the Maya...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
The Snorkel Shop 
Mexican Tour East Tours are sold by "The Snorkel Shop". They also sell...
Last edited: 15 June 2009
Xaman Ha Aviary 
A nice little aviary, but fairly expensive at $20
Last edited: 28 November 2008
Xcaret Eco Theme Park 
Just an hour's drive south of Cancun and 15 minutes away from Playa del Carem...
Last edited: 11 July 2009
Xplor 
      Xplor is a unique underground world with activities that invite you to...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
As Playa Del Carmen has grown from tranquil village to world famous resort...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Breakfast 
Try  Cafe Press (Coffee Press) on 2nd & 5th for breakfast. It's cheap and...
Last edited: 04 January 2010
Cheap Eats 
Steak/Tacos HC de Monterrey on Constituyentes at 30th Avenue, across from Mega...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Dining for Large Groups 
These restaurants are suitable for a wedding rehearsal dinner or a special...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Dining Scene 
Inside Playa del Carmen: Dining Overview As Playa Del Carmen has grown from...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
La Parrilla Mexican Grill 
La Parilla is a Mexican restaurant located at Calle 8 and Avenida Quinta in...
Last edited: 02 April 2009
La Parrilla Mexican Grill 
Been to Playa Del Carmen many times and always make it a point to eat here...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
La Pesca 
La Pesca is located on Avenida 30 just south of the intersection with...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Roof Bar & Restaurant 
    On Fifth Ave between Calle 6 & 4 you will find Roof Bar. It is a nice...
Last edited: 14 August 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: 03 January 2010
Crossing the Border 
As of January 23, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
Emergencies 
Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
Important Phrases 
Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The...
Last edited: 08 December 2009
Telephones 
52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero...
Last edited: 31 July 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
GUIDE TO TIPPING IN MEXICO Tipping guidelines for Mexico are nearly the same...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Arrival at Mexico City airport 
Benito Juarez airport (MEX) serving Mexico City is modern and efficient. There...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Arrival at PVR 
Below is a step-by-step description of what to expect when arriving at the...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
ATMS and Credit Cards 
You can use a checking bankcard, credit card or debit card, and will find ATM...
Last edited: 17 October 2009
Bus Travel  
For those of you who haven't used it, Mexico has an excellent intercity bus...
Last edited: 09 May 2009
Currency While in Mexico 
Mexico ’s national currency is the Peso.  Though some merchants both along the...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Driving in Mexico 
Although Mexico is a big country, it can be easily travelled by car - if you...
Last edited: 26 January 2009
Embassies & Consulates (US/Canada) 
UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Phoning Abroad 
In the past the least expensive means to call the U.S., Canada or Europe from...
Last edited: 07 June 2008
Public Safety & Security 
Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past...
Last edited: 23 June 2009
Timeshare and Consumer Complaints  
The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for...
Last edited: 15 June 2007
Vallarta Safety 
Vallarta was extremely safe, not as much anymore.  It is about as safe as most...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
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