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Inside Background
Culture 
Having grown from a once quiet fishing village to an internationally renowned...
Last edited: August 23, 2006
Health & Safety 
Generally, Playa del Carmen (PDC) is a very safe city. The tourist areas are...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
Neighborhoods 
    Playa del Carmen is not a very big city to start with, but the city can be...
Last edited: September 17, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Playa Del Carmen has a subtropical climate, so its weather ranges from warm to...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
Destination Weddings 
Destination weddings have become a huge trend. A destination wedding can...
Last edited: May 17, 2007
Donations & Gifts 
Many travelers to the area like to bring down gifts to give out in addition to...
Last edited: April 25, 2008
Introduction 
Located in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, Playa del Carmen is a central...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Should I choose an all-inclusive? 
Playa Del Camen has a wide selection of all-inclusive resorts (AIs), but they...
Last edited: January 15, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you are traveling to Playa del Carmen, you will likely land at Cancun...
Last edited: January 15, 2008
Getting Around 
Playa Del Carmen is not a large town, and most of the development has taken...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Public Transportation 
The colectivo, or public bus (read van), is easy to catch from the highway, and...
Last edited: November 30, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis     Playa del Carmen is small enough that you can walk everywhere fairly...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Driving, particularly on the coast highway (Rt. 307) is easy enough, if you can...
Last edited: June 16, 2008
Family Travel 
Check out the following attractions for fun family travel: Tulum Ruins.  Only...
Last edited: March 27, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Many visitors to Playa del Carmen are happy to spend their entire vacation at...
Last edited: October 14, 2006
Nightlife 
If you’re looking for music, dancing, people watching and a good time, you can...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Shopping 
Playa is a fun town, and there is no shortage of shops in its downtown area...
Last edited: June 18, 2008
Sports & Activities 
For those who want something more active from their vacation than relaxation on...
Last edited: January 13, 2007
Akumal Bay Beach 
If you are in Playa Del Carmen a terrific day trip is the beach at Akumal...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Cenotes 
The Yucatan peninsula has the unusual feature of resting on a bed of limestone...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
Edventure Tours 
This is a family owned tour company that provides customized tours. You can...
Last edited: June 25, 2008
The Jungle Place (Monkey Sanctuary) 
If you are looking for something fun and amazing to do while in Riviera Maya...
Last edited: August 23, 2008
Xcaret Eco Theme Park 
 Xcaret EcoPark    Just an hour's drive south of Cancun, Xcaret (pronounced...
Last edited: July 13, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
As Playa Del Carmen has grown from tranquil village to world famous resort...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Breakfast 
Try  Cafe Press (Coffee Press) on 2nd & 5th for breakfast. It's cheap and...
Last edited: May 08, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Las Brisas on the corner of 10th and 4th is a great place for seafood.  Average...
Last edited: February 27, 2008
Dining Scene 
Inside Playa del Carmen: Dining Overview As Playa Del Carmen has grown from...
Last edited: September 09, 2007
La Pesca 
La Pesca is located on Avenida 30 just south of the intersection with...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
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Inside Mexico: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
    The national currency of Mexico is the Peso.  When you see prices listed...
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Crossing the Border 
As of January 23, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens...
Last edited: January 16, 2008
Emergencies 
Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars...
Last edited: April 25, 2008
Important Phrases 
Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Telephones 
52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tip Calculation Since most travelers in Mexico come from the United States and...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
Arrival at PVR 
Below is a step-by-step description of what to expect when arriving at the...
Last edited: July 11, 2006
ATMS and Credit Cards 
You can use a checking bankcard, credit card or debit card, and will find ATM...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Bus Travel  
For those of you who haven't used it, Mexico has an excellent intercity bus...
Last edited: October 16, 2007
Currency While in Mexico 
The currency used in Mexico is the Mexican Peso. Many people make the mistake...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
Embassies and Consulates 
UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col...
Last edited: December 19, 2006
Phoning Abroad 
In the past the least expensive means to call the U.S., Canada or Europe from...
Last edited: June 07, 2008
Public Safety & Security 
Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Timeshare and Consumer Complaints  
The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for...
Last edited: June 15, 2007
Vallarta Safety 
Vallarta is extremely safe. It is much safer than most large US cities. Of...
Last edited: December 29, 2007
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