Playa del Carmen holidays

Playa del Carmen holidays boast of the famous ancient Mayan ruins, like Xel-Ha and Tulum, which date way back to the 13^th Century, miles of white sandy beaches and abundant jungle: it does not come as a surprise as to why Playa del Carmen holidays are so popular. Playa de Carmen holidays in Mexico offer ample of excursions, dining and shopping experiences to satisfy every holiday maker.

Weather

On your Playa del Carmen holidays, you will bask in a climate which is semi-tropical and which provides glorious sunshine and a perfect beach setting for most of the year, and that is why Playa del Carmen holidays see a huge number of tourists all year round. The average annual temperature on your Playa del Carmen holidays in Mexico will be around 26C, thus, you will be guaranteed a warm and fine weather through out the year. The best time for Playa del Carmen holidays is the winter time when temperatures settle around an average 28C. You can also fetch some great deals on air fare and hotels during your Playa del Carmen holidays in Mexico during the summer time.

Activities and Attractions

• Cavernas Chaaktun – This is a beautiful network of caves with lovely rock formations which form impressive stalagmites and stalactites. The scenery around the area offers excellent opportunities to bring out the photographer in you.

• Jungle Jeep Safaris – On your Playa del Carmen holidays in Mexico, you can enjoy trekking through the thick jungle in a 4x4 jeep and experience a fantastic tropical eco system. You can also enjoy taking a dip under the waterfall or kayaking through mangrove swamps in this exotic and tranquil ambience on your Playa del Carmen holidays.

• Diving – Playa del Carmen holidays offer you the 2^nd largest barrier reef in the world, where you can enjoy brilliant diving opportunities, which has kilometres of pure coral and a lovely marine life with a network of underground lakes and river.

• Beaches – Enjoy the white sandy beaches and warm Caribbean waters on your Playa del Carmen holidays. Relax and laze around on the sand, have a nice time at the restaurants and beach bars that line the beach or enjoy the various water sports on offer.

• Shopping – Shop for local handicrafts and art work or shop for other souvenirs like the dark Mexican chocolate or the famous Tequila. You can also buy glassware and silver ware as well as pottery items on your Playa del Carmen holidays in Mexico.

• Other places you can visit on your Playa del Carmen holidays are Chichen Itza, Coba, Ek Balam, Pink Palace, Tulum, Xcaret Nature Park and Puerto Aventuras.

Nightlife

La Quinta has pleasant drinking, dining and browsing available around the establishments here. You can have a nice time at Alux Club, Bali Club, Bliss, the Blue Parrot (which has live acts and lures a mixed crowd and Om, which attracts more of a young crowd and wild and loud musical performances. You can also head to the Cine Hollywood for some movie watching experience during your Playa del Carmen holidays in Mexico.

Transport

You can arrive on your Playa del Carmen holidays by reaching the Cancun International Airport which is about 45 min away from the resort. There are colectivos (mini vans), bus and taxi facilities available at the airport to reach Playa del Carmen. Bus is the cheapest option. Taxis are easy and quick. You can hire a car as well.

You can take ferries to take a trip to the surrounding islands and can walk around or rent bicycles to see various sights on your Playa de Carmen holidays in Mexico.

Food and Restaurants

On your Playa del Carmen holidays you will come across an array of fine dining restaurants and food stalls where you can try various cuisines.

Fifth Avenue boasts a lot of authentic Mexican restaurants while head to the Zocalo Square for some Mexican street food. For a real Mexican taste during your Playa del Carmen holidays in Mexico, try enchiladas (vegetarian and meat), local tacos (chicken and beef), caldo de pollo (vegetable and chicken soup) and chillie con carne. Here are some speciality restaurants:

• Casa Mediterranea – Italian
• Yaxche, La Cueva del Chango & Los Carboncitos – Mexican
• Media Luna – Eclectic
• La Casa del Agua – International

Accommodation

During your Playa de Carmen holidays in Mexico, you will come across many small hotels that are affordable apart from some very nice 5-star resorts.

The high season of Playa del Carmen holidays is from mid-December to Easter as well as the month of August. If you come any other time of the year for your Playa del Carmen holidays then you can also fetch some good walk-in offers.

Some of the hotels and resorts where you can stay at, during your Playa del Carmen holidays in Mexico are:

• Acanto Hotel & Suites
• Deseo Hotel & Lounge
• Hotel Lunata
• Jardin de Marieta
• Los Itzaes
• Playa Maya
• Shangri-La Caribe
• Hostel Playa
• Urban Hostel

If you have ever dreamt of having a perfect time with fine white sand below your feet, warm turquoise Mediterranean water lapping the shores with you lazing on the hammock while sipping on your cocktail, the Playa del Carmen holidays is where you need to be. The accommodations are reasonably priced, with high standards, thus suiting every taste and budget. The restaurants are fantastic, offering sumptuous cuisine with excellent facilities and services. You can also take ferry on your Playa del Carmen holidays and reach Cozumel. No matter what time of the year you come here, you will be greeted by a warm climate and affectionate locals and these are just a few of the many reasons which makes Playa del Carmen holidays to Mexico as one of the most sought after vacation destinations in this sun-kissed beach resort.