Isla Holbox, a very attractive but further destination from Playa del Carmen

Isla Holbox is a marvellous place to visit, although it is not very close to Playa del Carmen (a four-hour drive by highway, at least by bus). The trip will surely take less time if we go by van or rent a car.
Anyway, if we choose to go by bus, we will have to go [...]

Flights to the Riviera Maya

There is a vast choice of flights to the Riviera Maya, as well as the prices. Needless to say that it also depends on the season, which is why this is the time for good offers and discounts on the ticket prices. And, although there are many packages which include hotels, we will take a [...]

Isla Contoy, the bird sanctuary north of the Riviera Maya

The Isla Contoy National Park is located at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The best way to get there from Playa del Carmen is to take a ferry from the port of Cancun, although you can also leave from Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam or Isla Mujeres. Depending on [...]

Welcome to the Riviera Maya, a paradise for relaxing in a natural environment

The Riviera Maya is one of the most heavenly places of the Caribbean. It is located in Mexico, on the eastern end of the Peninsula of Yucatan. Some 74.56 miles of beaches that separate a sea of a bright turquoise color from luxuriant forests.
In the last years important and modern buildings have been developed in [...]

Enjoying Gastronomy in Playa del Carmen by The Fives Resort

The main food in the whole Peninsula of Yucatan and the Riviera Maya and, of course in Playa del Carmen, is the tortilla de maíz, the equivalent of bread or pasta in the European cuisine. We recommend you not overdo the enchiladas as they may cause you some stomach discomfort.
Corn originally comes [...]