Playa del Carmen, Tulum & The Riviera Maya: Great Destinations Mexico: A Complete Guide

The definitive guide to the Riviera Maya

For travelers in the know, Playa del Carmen is the little gem with all the beauty of white sand beaches that has drawn crowds from around the world to Cancun, with none of the high-rise overdevelopment. Playa remains a wonderful, sleepy town on a human scale, yet its discovery has resulted in a wide range of lodging and dining options. For families and adventurous travelers alike, there's something for everyone in this Mexican Riviera, known as the "Riviera Maya." You can explore the fascinating Mayan ruins on the beach at Tulum, shop and have a fabulous lunch on the pedestrian area in Playa, stay in a full-service resort along Playacar, and go for some of the best fishing in the world near the famous Sian Ka'an biosphere in Punta Allen. The Riviera Maya is one of the true travel hot spots in the world today.

As in all the Great Destinations series guides, you'll find important contact information, including websites, transportation details, a calendar of events, an abundance of photos and maps, and essential local information. 100 black & white photographs, 12 maps, lodging & dining indexes.

About the Author
Joshua Eden Hinsdale has worked as a marketing consultant for various hotels and tourism companies throughout Mexico. He has continued to work in the Riviera Maya, writing hotel reviews for Expedia.com, Hotels.com, and Custom Classic Vacations, providing guide services and doing freelance travel writing for a number of publications. He makes frequent trips to the region from his home on Galveston Bay in Kemah, Texas.

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