From the Suburbs to the Mexican Caribbean

“ to love and be loved is to feel the sun in both sides”. D. Viscott

By Carla Brunni

Playa del Carmen is one of the most sublime places in Mexico where food, beaches and the jungle life among the rich Mexican culture is going to take you back to our Mayan ancestors.

Playa del Carmen is a colourful and small city located in the South East of the Republic of Mexico which has been developing quickly since the last past ten years. It hosts thousands of tourists from all the globe and it also receives  thousands of migrants and immigrates who decide to live here from South American countries, such as Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela, The United States, Canada and Europe.

Playa del Carmen  has become indeed,  one of the unique cosmopolitan cities apart from Mexico City.

The beauty of the Caribbean delights plenty of people year by year who come from the suburbs and chilly countries  to enjoy the warmth of the Caribbean weather as well as the Mexican cuisine, typical music, picturesque beaches and lively entertainment, in other words, if you are willing to travel somewhere in America, Mexico should be on your bucket list.

Playa del Carmen is also well known not only for having exquisite Mexican food but  for having extraordinary restaurants along the City from all around the world where you can find  apart from Mexican, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese and American – Tex mex food.

The popularity of the Caribbean  line shore Riviera Maya is  full of diverse turquoise soft fine sand beaches and fancy All inclusive Resorts all the way  from Cancun  to Tulum town and further,  where you can absolutely experience and enjoy the luxury of all kind of  Resorts or you can either look for an average Hotel that fits your budget.

In this article I’ll be showing you the TOP 5 best places  you  definitely can’t miss on your stay in Playa del Carmen and its surroundings.

Number 1

Cenotes or sink holes

All the coastline of the riviera Maya is full of natural sink holes with sweet,mineral and transparent waters.  The diversity of cenotes is obscene since there is an incredible endless list of cenotes  you can go to, with all kind  dimensions  and shapes you could never imagine. 

Number 2

Beaches

There are plenty of beaches and beach clubs where you can spend the day having a mojito and eating ceviche. Xpu ha beach, Akumal beach, Delfines Beach in Cancun, Mamitas beach in town among others.

Number 3

Aquatic parks

The jungle has turned into fun Eco parks of all kind where you can play, swim, practise rope sports and get to know the Caribbean nature and  sea animals for a whole day and by paying   a day pass ticket where you can also get free access to a buffet and have all the sea food you want .  More than worth it!  Recommendations Xelha, Xcaret, Xplor, Xenses, Xoxhimilco etc.

Number 4

Mexican food and night life

This is the best part if you are fond of tasty food. The Mexican cousin has it all since we are  well known for having a variety of mouth watering food, you can’t miss trying tasty tacos, ceviche , spicy shrimps, tortillas, crunchy lobster, tostadas, empanadas, Mexican soups and cooked chicken.  Night life? No doubt!  you can find the best places to hang out with lots of Latin People, English is not required, after some tequilas you understand us.

Number 5

Cultural temples and Mayan pyramids 

Don’t leave without visiting Chichen Itza and Tulum temples, our Mayan ancestors left behind such rich culture that we are proud to share with you. From the Pre Columbian Mayan Civilization, the Mayans were  people who lived between the 250 BC through AD 850 around these cities in south Mexico and even Belize and Guatemala.  They were astounding  , and for some reason they were prized with astronomy,  mathematical and architectural knowledge ever in history that nowadays  have proved that History comes from what we can see from our own eyes.

Chichen Itza is one of the eight world heritages  wonders sites from all the times  in History. Not to be missed!