Playa del Carmen, once a sleepy fishing village, is now a hugely popular holiday destination and one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico.

Playa del Carmen has so much to offer the tourist with stunning scenery, the inviting, blue, Caribbean Ocean and wonderful, subtropical climates and, with a serviced apartment or holiday letting in this region, you can enjoy it all.

The stretches of white sandy beaches are a huge attraction in Playa del Carmen and the ocean is ideal for all types of water-sports. There are many reputable scuba diving centres in the area with professional staff offering well organised dives, ensuring you have an absolutely unforgettable experience.

Also within close proximity of your holiday apartment or aparthotel is the Riviera Maya Jungle, a vast area of unspoilt, natural beauty boasting lush tropical foliage and secluded beaches. There are several Eco Theme Parks in the jungle where you can enjoy snorkelling and diving, zip rides and exploring numerous caves and ancient Mayan ruins and one of the largest is Xcaret Eco Theme Park. This theme park provides masses of activities to keep the whole family entertained for hours. Here you can view the jaguars and other big cats, take a walk through the butterfly exhibit, watch the various sea creatures in the aquarium and even swim with dolphins. A visit at night will keep everyone enthralled with the firelight traditional Mayan ceremonial dance and other fantastic, night-time activities and entertainment. Remember to take the camera for some really memorable shots.

Playa del Carmen also boasts some great places to eat within easy reach of your service residence or holiday let. Ajua Maya Restaurant serves a variety of International and seafood dishes and traditional Mexican cuisine and here you can enjoy such delicacies as Chilean sea bass or a mouth watering steak kebab. The service is top notch and the drinks are really good, especially the margaritas. This is most definitely a place to try.

Origenes is situated just off the beach so is the perfect place to stop for breakfast before hitting the shore or for an evening meal after a day of seaside activity. The service here is excellent and the menu is both extensive and great value for money. If it’s breakfast you are after then you have to try the egg white omelettes. If it’s an evening meal then the tuna tartar with mango and avocado is a must and the tacos with their variety of fillings, including prime rib and shrimp, are superb. Throw in a couple of cocktails and you have all the makings for a perfect evening in Playa del Carmen.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Playa del Carmen.

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