Playa del Carmen
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Playa del Carmen, in the heart of the Riviera Maya of Quintana Roo, extends along Mexico's Caribbean coastline and is home to some of the most important Mayan monuments in the country. It is just 60 km from the Cancun international Airport, which welcomes visitors from around the world almost daily.It's great weather and temperatures, in addition to its fine-sand beaches and turquoise waters located alongside green jungles, are just some of the tourist attractions in the city. Anyone who comes to the city has to visit the Xcaret and Xel-Ha parks and the archaeological site, with its cenotes, natural pools of crystalline water the Mayans used for their rituals, which to this day are used for water sports, including diving.
One of the top shopping areas of the city is called Quinta Avenida, which features restaurants, bars, markets and traditional shops. Plus, from the sea terminal you can take the ferry to the island of Cozumel, known for its protected natural areas.