Where and who to dive with in Playa del Carmen (2)

Although we have talked about them before but there is no harm in reminding you here of the existence of two big natural theme and archaeological parks where you can dive in the Mayans cenotes. These are the Xel-Há Water Theme Park and the Eco-Archaeological Park of Xcaret.
Altournative is one the companies based in Playa [...]

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 [...]

Chichén Itzá: a compulsory visit from Playa del Carmen to one of the most important archaeological centres in the world

Chichén Itzá is located at 133 miles of Playa del Carmen, but it is almost compulsory to find a way to visit this impressive Mayan city which is possibly the best preserved. In Playa del Carmen there are several agencies that organise the tours. For example, the company Cancún All Tours offers trips from Playa [...]

Puerto Aventuras, some miles from Playa del Carmen, was one of the first tourist centers of the Riviera Maya

At some 12 miles of Playa del Carmen we can find one of the first tourist centers of the Riviera Maya. Despite this, it did not experience a wild urban development and still keeps all the charm of a beautiful and calm hamlet: 240 hectares and 3 miles of marvellous beaches await the visitor. [...]

Fire is Born (Nace el Fuego): The mysterious invader who brought the Mayan Empire much of its splendor

According to the inscriptions on the monuments, which are still legible today, at the Riviera Maya, on January 8, 378 A.D., in the city of Waka (currently, El Perú, Guatemala), the local population was completely perplexed by a powerful army. This was not only because of their sheer number and strength, but also because of [...]

Snorkeling: A cheap way to explore the expansive ocean to discover the wonders of Playa del Carmen – Riviera Maya, Mexico

One of the most successful sports in the Riviera Maya is snorkeling, which is a type of diving that is within everybody’s reach and is practiced all along the Mexican Riviera. You only need a diving mask that has a breathing tube attached to try it out. This tube must be open, so you can’t [...]

Playa del Carmen, a Paradise for young people and artists

Playa del Carmen is the most booming town of the Riviera Maya, the one experiencing the highest tourism growth in the last years. One might not possibly be surprised by its situation, since it is in the center of the Riviera and less than one hour’s drive from the international airport of Cancun. The soft [...]