Tag: Playa del Carmen

  • Scuba diving in cenotes in the Yucatán, Mexico

    A cenote is a natural pit or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater, found throughout the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Some are large, open-water pools while others are small cracks in the earth. The cenotes were the water source for the ancient Maya; today they’re a popular tourist attraction for…

  • How to take the ferry to Cozumel

    Cozumel is a Caribbean paradise island that’s just a quick ferry ride from Playa del Carmen. It makes for a great side excursion to go snorkelling or scuba diving on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, enjoy a quiet beach club, or explore the town of San Miguel de Cozumel. Keep reading to learn how to…

  • 3 days in Playa del Carmen

    Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya area of Mexico is a popular tourist destination. While Playa is a bit of a party town, with all-inclusive resorts, bars and clubs, it’s also perfectly situated for cultural and adventure tourism. We show you how to spend 3 days in Playa del Carmen and see some fascinating…

  • Where to eat in Playa del Carmen in 2023

    Playa del Carmen is a tourist city, so finding a restaurant that isn’t a tourist trap can be challenging. Here’s my list of best restaurants in Playa del Carmen that offer quality food for any budget level.