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You did it! Our Facebook community has spoken. You told us you wanted to see more of Bacalar, well here it is! This wondrous natural treasure is sure to leave you breathless.  Crowned the Lake of the Seven Colors and one of Mexico’s Pueblos mágicos this huge freshwater lagoon will dazzle you with its array of stunning […]

So you’re planning a vacation and trying to decide on Playa del Carmen or Tulum. 2 VERY different towns. Yes, they’re just 1 hour apart but they are completely different from one another. If you’ve never been to this region before, a.k.a. the Riviera Maya, making the choice Playa del Carmen vs. Tulum can be tough… even for locals such […]

I live in sunny Playa del Carmen. (yeah, tough life) I also manage the travel agency here at PlayaDelCarmen.com. SO…. I’ve done my fair share of hotels visits and reviews over the past 20 years in the biz. Recently I had the opportunity to stay at the Sandos Playacar Beach Resort. Lucky me! You probably want to […]

When the sun goes down on Playa del Carmen, things are just starting to heat up! It’s always fun to explore a city’s nightlife, especially when that’s part of its claim to fame like in Playa del Carmen. Located halfway between Cancun and Tulum, no other town in the Mexican Caribbean offers such a wide […]

Are you planning your first trip to Playa del Carmen? The list of things to do in Playa del Carmen and the surrounding Riviera Maya is HUGE. How do you decide right? Even if you’ve been here several times or live here like us, we know it’s not easy. So how can we help? Many […]

Want to have a destination wedding but unsure how to get legally married? We often hear that getting legally married in Mexico is very complicated and not worth the extra hassle. Well, the truth is that, YES, there are extra steps to follow and hoops to jump through, but it can be made simple and […]

Coco Bongo is synonymous with ‘party’. How it all started? The original club opened in Cancun in 1997 and contributed to the reputation that Cancun has of being the ultimate party destination. The nightclub was so successful and in demand, that in 2009 they opened a second club in Playa del Carmen. In 2014, the […]

Have you noticed when searching for adults-only hotels in Playa del Carmen, you see a list of results for Riviera Maya resorts? That’s not fair! Riviera Maya region is HUGE! You want to stay IN Playa del Carmen right? You’ll love our list because we cover the best adults-only resorts actually IN Playa del Carmen. If you’re ready for […]

Planning a Playa del Carmen vacation may seem simple. But is it? Have you booked your hotel? Think the rest will “kind of fall into place?” That might be true if you’re willing to risk it. However, if you’re looking for less stress and more fun, you’ll want to know our 11 Playa del Carmen vacation […]

We book our fair share of Xel-Ha tours at 10% off here at PlayaDelCarmen.com. So we made this for you. This is your complete guide to the all-inclusive Xel-Ha Park and includes a full list of prices and activities! Enjoy! You need to know that Xel-Ha is a HUGE! This theme park/nature reserve is nestled in a […]