Only one hour away from Cancun airport . While being small, Playa del Carmen has the highest urban growth in the country.  It is yet another destination in Mexico for those travellers wanting the beauty of the Caribbean without the commercialism. 

The dazzling turquoise waters of its beaches combined with the offshore reefs provide scuba divers and snorkellers with a spectacular playground of colour.  Playa del Carmen is becoming as popular as Cancun (which is close by) and is becoming one of mexico's favourite destinations.

Most of the hotels, restaurants and shops are located close to "La Quintas Avenida" (Fifth Avenue).  Playa del Carmen is the best centrally located destination of the "Mexican Caribbean".

Close by you will find archaelogical sites, ecological parks and a piece of paradise among turquoise colour waters. This may be the best choice is you are looking for a destination that not too commercialised.