Playa del Carmen

If you asked me to use three words to describe Playa del Carmen I'd have to say " A Wanderers Paradise". Officially, Playa del Carmen is a coastal resort town along the Yucatan Peninsula section of the Riviera Maya in the state of Quintana Roo. Unofficially, its my absolute favorite destination in the Cancun/Riviera Maya area. 

Playa del Carmen is home to amazing all inclusive resorts such as my favorite Playacar Palace, The Royal, and Lat20. There are also stunning hotels at every price point including the Grand Hyatt, Blue Magic Boutique, and Casa Ticul. I won't even get lost in the numerous vacation rental options that abound in this destination.  

I fell in love with 5th avenue (the place to be in Playa) for its randomness. There's shopping from Gucci, to Converse, to authentic Mexican wares. There's so much food and drinks to delight, its better to arrive starving and parched. Above all, I love the mix of people from various parts of the world, working, living, and enjoying paradise together. I won't talk about the music, or the clubs, I'll leave them for you to explore during your visit. 
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