Playa del Carmen Holidays
Playa del Carmen Holidays
Playa del Carmen, the capital of the Riviera Maya, is a well-established resort, welcoming many international visitors every year, and boasting miles of wonderful sandy beaches and extensive facilities for tourists. From its humble beginnings as a small fishing village, Playa del Carmen has grown into one of the largest resorts on the Mayan Riviera, yet has managed to retain its village atmosphere, and is considerably more laid-back and relaxed than Cancun. It is ideally located to explore all the famous sites that the area has to offer, in particular, the fascinating Mayan ruins such as Tulum and Xel-Ha.
Perfect for Relaxation
With white sandy beaches and clear azure-blue Caribbean waters, Playa del Carmen is the perfect resort for relaxing, swimming and snorkelling. There are plenty of dive schools in Playa del Carmen, and ferries frequently leave the resort for Cozumel, one of the dive capitals of the world, with its’ host of coral reefs. Watersports, such as wind-surfing and jet-skiing are available in Playa del Carmen, and boat trips and fishing expeditions are popular. The town of Playa del Carmen is welcoming and friendly, and the pedestrian Quinta Avenue is lined with open-air cafes and interesting shops, selling everything from designer clothes to local handicrafts. Building regulations in Playa del Carmen have restricted the height of the hotels built here, adding to the resort's charm, and the accommodation ranges from simple and rustic, to 5 star luxury.
Wide range of holiday activities
Holidays in Playa del Carmen are generally relaxed and fun, with nightlife to suit everybody, from cocktails on the beachfront to live music played late into the night at the many bars. The restaurants in Playa del Carmen are mainly located on Quinta Avenue and offer a wide choice of varied food, and feature different international foods, including Italian, French and Thai. Most visitors to Playa del Carmen take trips to explore the many Mayan ruins found here, with the most popular being Tulum and Xel-Ha, just 45 minutes away, and the eco-archaeological park of Xcaret, with its’ host of activities, is just next-door. Golfers are well-served in Playa del Carmen, with the championship golf course at Playacar.
Weather in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen enjoys a semi tropical climate that provides an idyllic beach setting and glorious sunshine whatever the season. Playa del Carmen weather boasts consistent temperatures, relatively settled conditions and a distinct rainy season which is indicative of the Caribbean. With an annual average temperature of 26C, visitors are guaranteed fine weather all year and even during the rainy season temperatures remain at a constant 25C at least. Wet weather arrives in late summer and autumn and although the rains can be heavy, it is unlikely to persist all day, every day and rewarding days of sun worship and water sports can still be enjoyed.
All inclusive holidays in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen all inclusive holidays feature a range of accommodation options. Family friendly and five star hotels by the beach and luxury private villas are available with meals and drinks included in the price. Holidaymakers can pre-book trips and excursions to explore the Mayan ruins and take boat trips to the island of Cozumel to enjoy scuba diving in the world famous dive spots. Booking Playa del Carmen holidays on an all inclusive basis will be the best option for those looking to obtain the most from their holiday budget.
