Located only 2 blocks from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Riviera Maya and 1 block from 5th Avenue where you can enjoy the best international cuisine and coffee shops in a relaxed atmosphere.

At sunset, take a walk down famous Fifth Avenue where you will find a wide variety of shops to browse and buy regional handicrafts, silver, embroidered clothing, hammocks, leather goods, and pottery. In the evening Fifth Avenue is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian walkway. Folkloric dancers, mariachis, local artists are a common occurrence.

Most of Playa's activities involve the water - the beaches are fabulous for swimming, snorkeling, or diving. There are numerous dive shops around. Try the Tank Ha (Ha means water in Mayan) dive shop at the Maya Bric Hotel. The Abyss Dive Shop at the Blue Parrot Inn - Calle 12 North on the Beach offers a variety of dives geared to meet each divers needs: from beginners to experts.

Golf is available in Playacar on an 18-hole course designed by Robert Von Hagge. Beachcombers could hike north and make a whole day of it, relaxing in one or two beachside restaurants along the way.

What is nearby?

* Cancun - 40 miles north
* Puerto Morelos - 20 miles north - beaches and reef. The car and freight to Cozumel is located here. Close by is a crocodile farm and botanical gardens.
* Tres Rios - 10 mile north (water sports, snorkeling, kayaking)
* Cozumel - a 40 minute ferry ride from Playa. (Excellent diving a snorkeling. Rent a moped and tour the island); Ferries leave almost every hour.
* Playacar - a residential community. Golf course
* Xcaret - 4 miles south (Eco-archeological park features snorkeling, caves, Cenotes, underground river, horseback riding, botanical garden, aviary, aquarium, night show, restaurants and shops)
* Puerto Aventuras - 11 miles south (marina, restaurants and golf course.)
* Paamul - 16 miles south (beaches, snorkeling)
* Xpu-Ha - 21 miles south (snorkeling, beaches, new park has just opened in 2000.)
* Xel-Ha - 35 miles south (Amazing cave system, many inlets, Cenotes, lagoon, great snorkeling. Thousands of tropical fish.)
* Tulum - 38 miles south (Impressive Mayan ruins located on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Caribbean. Swimming beach, shops, restaurants.)