When people talk about visiting Mexico, most listening expect to hear common city names like Tijuana, Acapulco, or Los Cabos. Cancun, always a hot-spot destination for tourists, has its fair share of sandy beaches, nightlife entertainment, and popular visiting areas. But drive just an hour south of the city you will find one of the trendiest and most-up-and coming diamonds in all of east Mexico: Playa del Carmen.
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Situated between the hustle and bustle of Cancun and just off the world famous scuba diving island waters of Cozumel, Playa del Carmen was originally a small fishing town, quickly developing over recent years into a prominent spot for travelers the world over. Playa offers pristine sandy beaches, designer boutiques, archeological wonders, luxury hotels, jungle exploration, and a true cultural juxtaposition where modernism meets history dating back thousands of years.
You can settle into the laid-back Caribbean lifestyle by staying at one of the all-inclusive posh resorts lining the coast, or get adventurous with tours that are not only exciting, but unlike anything you will find anywhere else.
Chichen Itza stands as the most famous archaeological ruin in Mexico, and is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. The site is a city of temples deep in the Yucatán jungle estimated to have been built between the 6th and the 10th century A.D. These mysterious Mayan ruins give one a glimpse into one of the most progressive civilizations of its time. Each year thousands of people flock to the site during the equinox to witness the serpent descending the steps, a true shadow phenomenon that will take your breath away.
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Few places offer more astonishing water activities than those found around this area. Between mid-May to mid-September of every year, whale sharks migrate to the islands off the coast of Cancun. Guided tours to these areas allow visitors to get right in the water and swim with the whale sharks. These gentle giants can range in size from 25 to 40 feet long, weighing an average of 20,000 pounds. They swim slowly and are agreeable to swimming with swimmers and snorkelers, allowing people to observe them up close. This once in a lifetime opportunity is one of the many remarkable experiences happening in and around Playa del Carmen.
If you are considering taking a holiday south of the border, do yourself a favor and check out Playa del Carmen. The colorful variety of activities, mixed with the culture, both from the past and that of today, are things you do not want to pass up.
Breath taking!
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