Mexico's Caribbean Coast has miles of sandy, palm lined beaches, bordered by the crystal clear waters and healthy coral reef. The average temperature is 88 F (31 C) from May to September and 80 F (27 C) from October to April.

You can lie on Playa del Carmen's white sand beaches and tan, swim and snorkel in the warm sea, or enjoy a wide variety of water sports from diving, to kayaking, windsurfing and catamaran sailing.

After a day on the beach, you can stroll along Playa del Carmen's pedestrian walkway, 5th Avenue, and discover great shopping opportunities for art, handicrafts, clothing, and jewelry.

Playa del Carmen has a wide variety of dining. Choose between traditional Mexican and Yucatan specialties, international cuisine, fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes, or enjoy Hotel Quinto Sol's menu and the Giallo Limone Bar and Italian Restaurant. For nightlife, Playa del Carmen has dozens of great nightclubs and bars, live music venues, and discos.

Ecological sites, both tame and wild, are within easy reach of Playa del Carmen. Amazing day trips to renowned Mayan ruins such as Tulum, Chichen Itza and Coba are effortless. Many tours include visits to contemporary Mayan villages, cenotes (fresh water limestone pools) and the colonial town of Valladolid.