Top 7 Place To See In Playa Del Carmen

White sand, crystal clear sea, and excellent nightlife have made the tourist town, Playa del Carmen one of the most popular towns in the Mexican Caribbean and the Riviera Maya. This is an interesting fact because You can explore Mayan ruins, visit numerous cultural centers, and have fun on the beach sipping a cocktail all in Playa del Carmen. These are the 7 top locations that no visitor to this coastal beauty spot should miss.

1. Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue)

Fifth Avenue is the main street, which begins at the Playa del Carmen and extends for over 20 blocks, becoming a pedestrian zone with shops, restaurants, and entertainment establishments. Spend some time souvenir hunting, taste local non-GAAP food and beverages from an open-air café, or simply relax and watch the regular folks comfortably blend with the tourists both the ends and along this very busy street. Also, on the north end of Fifth Avenue, you should not go without visiting the lovely beach for stunning views and water sports equipment.

2. Xcaret Eco Theme Park

Visit and explore one of nature’s most diverse wonders in Mexico; Xcaret is an eco-archaeological park situated only 12 kilometers south of Playa del Carmen. Take a ride on an inner tube through an underground river or just drift down a lazy river through the middle of the tropical rainforest play with monkeys, iguanas, and macaws, or visit replicas of the Mayan homes and structures. End the evening with the famous Xcaret show – a spectacular 2-hour performance depicting the spirit of Mexico with much folk dancing and customs.

3. Playa Mamitas

Popularly known as ‘La Playa de la Gente’, Playa Mamitas is famous and is often described to be the most famous public beach in Playa del Carmen. Take a sit on one of the beach chairs, order a cocktail to sip on, and enjoy the coastline of this golden sandy beach. During the evening when the sun sets, Mamitas transforms into a lively party place for people to dance on the beach till sunrise. This is a perfect destination to spot celebrities and like-minded youths in their thirties.

4. El Rey Mayan Ruins

History lovers will enjoy El Rey, an archaeology site in Playa del Carmen right in the middle of a busy city. Occupying a strategic position in the south of the city, El Rey was constructed during the Late Classic period, 600–900 AD, and may have functioned as a significant ceremonial center for Chetumal with evident connections to marine commerce. Roam around the rustic buildings that have since risen from the ground and attempt to envision the life of the Mayan civilization that was once prosperous in this area.

5. Playa del Carmen Pier

Head over the pedestrian pier which is built over the Caribbean Sea and offers magnificent views of the region’s seascape. Always ensure that you carry your camera with you to capture beautiful scenes of Playa del Carmen beaches with a few sailboats and the island of Cozumel. The pier is also used for watching sunset and in fact, you can participate in local fishing just like the locals!

6. Parque Los Fundadores

Los Fundadores Park is also a perfect place for relaxation – have a picnic on the benches or the grass with a view of Cozumel Island over the sea. Children will find entertainment at the playground facility within the park while they can relax at the water spray landscape when the Mexico sun becomes too hot. Fundadores Park is situated at the heart of Puerto Vallarta, specifically along the main road of Calle Doherty that faces Fifth Avenue, the park serves as one of the most active hangout places for both tourists and locals.

7. 3D Museum of Wonders

The 3D Museum of Wonders is one of the newest and most interesting attractions that can be found in Playa del Carmen and is suitable for all ages. Capture stunning 3D pictures as you get lost in an array of Dreamlike Virtual Reality art pieces. Be ready to conquer the seven seas as a captain of your pirate ship, or explore the jungles of Mayan civilization without leaving the area of central Playa. It can be used before sleep while browsing social media and at any other time that does not require a hot beverage.

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