Tourists can access Playa del Carmen by air and sea. You can fly into Cancun International Airport or Cozumel International Airport. Playa del Carmen is about a 45-minute taxi ride from the Cancun airport. Tourists flying into Cozumel can take a ferry, which takes about 30 minutes, to their destination. In addition, some cruise lines, like Carnival, dock in nearby Calica, and tourists can take a short taxi ride to Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen offers accommodations for every type of traveler. Tourists can rent luxury beachside condos, giving them a comfortable place to stay on their vacation. The area also features all-inclusive resorts. Here, your daily room rate includes access to unlimited food, drinks and entertainment. Traditional hotels are also available and convenient to shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
Tourists have a number of options when traveling around Playa del Carmen. Authorized taxis are available and can take tourists around town or to other nearby destinations. A “colectivo,” or van, transports up to 10 people from resort to resort in the area. In addition, there is a bus that can take tourists from Playa del Carmen to Cancun.
Tourists who enjoy water sports will enjoy Playa del Carmen. They can swim with dolphins, go snorkeling or hop on board a cruise ship for a romantic dinner. Playa del Carmen is known for its ties to Mayan culture, so tourists can check out ancient Mayan ruins like Chichenitza. The more relaxed tourist can kick back at any of Playa del Carmen’s beach resorts and enjoy the beach while sipping on a cocktail.
Open-air bars and nightclubs line the streets of Playa del Carmen. Sit streetside and listen to live music while enjoying a beer. Tourists can stop by the classic destination Senor Frog’s or check out a local bar like Blue Parrot’s Beach Bar or Siesta Fiesta.
