That might be true if you’re willing to risk it.<\/p>\n
However, if you’re looking for less stress and more fun<\/strong>, you’ll want to know our\u00a011 Playa del Carmen vacation tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This one may seem easy, but it’s actually more complicated than you think<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In part, that’s because when people offer you “Playa del Carmen hotel” they are often talking about Riviera Maya hotels located a fair distance away from the city.<\/p>\n What’s important to you in a hotel?<\/p>\n What experience are you looking to have in Playa del Carmen?<\/p>\n We have over 80 hotels on our website<\/strong><\/a>. Some are within Playa del Carmen, others\u00a0are in the Riviera Maya.<\/p>\n When in doubt, you can contact us at PlayaDelCarmen.com for help. 888-537-9797<\/a>!<\/p>\n So you arrive in Cancun and have cleared that funky stoplight at customs.<\/p>\n Now what?<\/p>\n You’d think “I’ll just take a cab at Cancun International Airport to Playa del Carmen<\/em>“.<\/p>\n You could…..<\/p>\n but it’s the furthest thing from advisable.<\/p>\n Taxis from Cancun to Playa del Carmen can be very expensive<\/strong> and there’s no way to ensure quality and safety on the fly.<\/p>\n and… of course, there are the timeshare sharks.<\/p>\n In other words, buy\u00a0your airport transfers in advance<\/a><\/strong> online.<\/p>\n You can also check out our mega guide to airport transfers from Cancun<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n What would you like to see in do in Playa del Carmen? What’s your take-away?<\/p>\n The pic above is a freshwater sinkhole called a Cenote<\/a>. Pretty stunning\u00a0right? You need to see this in person. YOLO!<\/p>\n Yes, you want to relax. BUT<\/strong>…<\/p>\n You want pictures.<\/p>\n You want stories.<\/p>\n You want real memories. <— what life is all about<\/p>\n This area is packed with AMAZING things to do<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and places to see. It’s really important that you get an idea all the possibilities.<\/p>\n Figure out the\u00a0type of activity you would prefer to do (culture, adventure, nature, etc.), and just go for it!<\/p>\n Remember, most people only do about 2 to 3\u00a0tours, so think smart.<\/p>\n This is not something I wouldn’t recommend for every single activity, but it does make sense for most.<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n To begin with, booking in advance will often get you a significant discount in your price of purchase, sometimes as much as up to 20%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n That makes a huge difference, especially when traveling with your family or in groups.<\/p>\n Moreover, whenever you book\u00a0Playa del Carmen activities<\/strong><\/a> through PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/strong><\/a>, you have an experienced travel guru ready to help with questions and adjustments.<\/p>\n That’s in addition to all the discounts.<\/p>\n One of the biggest misconceptions about Mexico in general, and Playa del Carmen, in particular, involves food.<\/p>\n First that it’s Tex-Mex and second that it’s all tacos.<\/p>\n No way.<\/p>\n Little do people know that Playa del Carmen is heaven for foodies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n And here’s a hint: most of the best restaurants actually aren’t even on 5th Avenue (the main strip).<\/p>\n It would be a stretch to say that Playa has it all, but there are MANY great restaurants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can find some\u00a0very good Italian food<\/strong><\/a> here. Awesome Mexican cuisine<\/strong><\/a> goes without saying.<\/p>\n There are several options for Asian food<\/strong><\/a>, but nothing that I would deem anything more than average. Perhaps the Po Thai restaurant. They have awesome Tom Kha Gai.<\/p>\n Looking for places to eat? Check out the\u00a0Playa del Carmen restaurants<\/strong><\/a> section on our website.<\/p>\n If you ask me about my favorite place to eat in Playa del Carmen, it’s El Gran Taco<\/strong> (pictured above).<\/p>\n Open only for breakfast and lunch, they serve up about 15 different and oh so savory stew-filled tacos with fresh tortillas for under a dollar.<\/p>\n Love tacos? Check out our Taco Restaurant Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n While we do get the occasional storm, most of the wet weather we get in Playa del Carmen goes away just as quickly as it appears<\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can check out our article on Riviera Maya weather<\/strong><\/a> for more detailed information.<\/p>\n And remember:<\/p>\n If you’re checking out Playa del Carmen weather on Google<\/strong><\/a> and see rain in the forecast, don’t sweat it, it’ll probably rain for only 1h. Just grab a margarita\u00a0and smile.<\/p>\n Always check to see the amount of precipitation for the day.<\/p>\n You’ll get a far better idea of what to expect than a picture with clouds and a few raindrops.<\/p>\n Seaweed in Playa del Carmen<\/a> is another topic our travel specialists at PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a> get asked about a lot.<\/p>\n This is a result of the mutant invasion we had back in 2015.<\/strong><\/p>\n Since that time, seaweed levels have been back to normal.<\/p>\n In other words:<\/strong><\/p>\n It will wash ashore occasionally, sometimes more than others, but the hotels and local government remove it almost just as quickly.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, we still get weekly inquiries asking about how bad the problem is.<\/p>\n It was then, this is now.<\/p>\n If that changes, we will be sure to update to our blog post on seaweed in Playa del Carmen<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n A day trip to Valladolid<\/strong><\/a>, for example, is a great way to get a change of scenery and enjoy the beauty of a nearby colonial town<\/strong>.<\/p>\n There is so much to see and do in and around Playa del Carmen that you’ll never have time to do everything.<\/p>\n If you still want to stay at the beach but would like to visit a small but hip fishing village<\/strong> between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, see our travel tips for Puerto Morelos<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Read up on the Yucatan Peninsula and all it has to offer, and plan to spend at least 1\u00a0day outside of Playa del Carmen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For some more ideas on other nearby places to visit, read our article on the top 8<\/strong> day trips from Playa del Carmen<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you ready to rock?<\/p>\n Good, because people often reduce Playa del Carmen nightlife<\/strong><\/a> to electronic music, Coco Bongo<\/a><\/strong>, and the rowdy nightclubs on 12th Street.<\/p>\n There’s that, too.<\/p>\n But there’s also so much more.<\/p>\n Live music, an awesome\u00a0Xoximilco\u00a0dinner cruise<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0through jungle-lined channels, and a vaudeville-type show at Rauxa Theater<\/strong><\/a> are just some of the options available to spice up your night.<\/p>\n There’s even a circus-like bar with all kinds of unique and sometimes weird art all over the place: Le Lotus Rouge<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Sound like fun?<\/p>\n#1 Figure Out What You’re Looking for in a Hotel<\/h2>\n
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#2 Don’t Leave Airport Transfers to Luck<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n#3 Search Google for Things to Do in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSome of\u00a0our more popular tours are:<\/h5>\n
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#4 Book Your Tours in Advance<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n#5 Prepare to Eat Out<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat type of food do you like?<\/h5>\n
#6 Don’t Worry Too Much About the Weather<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n2 Things to Know About the Weather:<\/h5>\n
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#7 Don’t Fret the Seaweed<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n#8 Plan to Visit the Surrounding Region<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n#9\u00a0Check Out the Nightlife Scene<\/h2>\n
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