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Playa del Carmen
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Mexico's Caribbean coast combines miles of white sand beaches
and crystal-clear waters, with the Yucatan Peninsula home of
the mysterious lost civilisation of the Mayans. Just 68 kilometers
(41 miles) from Cancun, Playa del Carmen (or Playacar) accommodates
a variety of resorts, all with white sand beaches and excellent
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 Playacar
- Playa del Carmen
It was fashioned with a European flavor, and has slowly been modernizing
and blending cultures. the most popular area is the 5th Street (la
Quinta Avenida) half mile of shops. You will find Mexican crafts,
and a broad assortment of art and souveniers. This is a very busy
area, just a few steps from a beautiful beach. There are several large
hotels up and down the beach, each with its own outdoor restaurant
and bar. This is a nice town to spend a few extra days either at the
beginning or end of your week.
 Xcaret
Spending a day on the Beach at Playa del Carmen is always a must do
in your vacation. Only 6 km. south of Playa Del Carmen is the Mexican
version of Disneyland. X-Caret is a 250 acre ecological theme park
with a number of attractions. Archaeologists are still excavating
the area and several ruins have been restored. One of the main attractions
is the educational Dolphinarium with workshops and swimming with the
dolphins. Another main attraction is the underground river ride
that floats visitors past coralline deposits and unusual fish in the
river and lasts for about 25 minutes. You can find a a botanical
garden, a museum, a turtle farm, a butterfly garden, horseback riding,
a lagoon great for young snorkelers and a beautiful beach. The park
also has dive shops on site, a restaurant and a gift shop. Public
transportation is available from Playa del Carmen.
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