For travelers in the know, Playa del Carmen is the
little gem with all the beauty of white sand beaches
that has drawn crowds from around the world to Cancun,
with none of the high-rise overdevelopment. Playa
remains a wonderful, sleepy town on a human scale, yet
its discovery has resulted in a wide range of lodging
and dining options. For families and adventurous
travelers alike, there's something for everyone in this
Mexican Riviera, known as the Riviera Maya. You can
explore the fascinating Mayan ruins on the beach at
Tulum, shop and have a fabulous lunch on the pedestrian
area in Playa, stay in a full-service resort along
Playacar, and go for some of the best fishing in the
world near the famous Sian Ka'an biosphere in Punta
Allen. The Riviera Maya is one of the true travel hot
spots in the world today. Includes detailed info for
eco-travelers, Maya culture buffs, anglers, foodies, and
anyone needing respite on a sleepy beach. This is the
definitive guidebook on Playa del Carmen. Distinctive
for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone,
the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great
Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the
modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date
information to help plan the perfect getaway. And
they're compact and light enough to come along for the
ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after
your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging,
dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation,
and more; a section packed with practical information,
such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices,
laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and
other relevant information; maps of regions and locales,
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