Places to See

• Tulum - Old ruins just 49 minutes south of Playa del Carmen.


• Chichen Itza - Another old ruins just over 2 hours west of Playa del Carmen.


• Cozumel - An island not too far from Playa del Carmen.  There is a port that is a short walk from our resort that runs ferry rides to Cozumel all day.  Check the ferry times in advance.


• Xcaret - A theme park about 20 minutes southwest of Playa del Carmen.


• Calle Quinta Avenida (5th Ave) - Popular shopping area just outside of our resort.

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carmen-info-activities-and-daytrips.html

Right outside of the resorts, there will be plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops for you to check out.  All of these places are walking distance.  These are tourist friendly areas, and you will find other similar tourists/guests walking around.

The resort should have car rental options available, but I DO NOT recommend renting a car due to the legal system.  It is not in favor of international travelers.  If you do choose to rent a car, be sure the rental company is a legitimate business.  Purchase the highest insurance coverage possible, and write down the business/worker's contact info in case of emergency.  Also, have the resort's information with you at all times in case you are lost.  When you refuel at a gas station (most are full serve), pay in cash because there are stories of tourists' credit cards being stolen or the workers do not understand English so they use that to their advantage to swindle you.

Remember to utilize the resort's front or info desk for additional information on how and where to go.  Their local expertise will be beneficial to your travel experience.

In case of medical emergency, report to the resort's front desk immediately.  If necessary, there are a few local hospitals nearby and one of them is Hospiten.  English is widely spoken and tourists generally use this hospital.  http://www.yelp.com/biz/hospiten-playa-del-carmen