02 Aug 10 Enjoy Yucatan Days And The Yucatan Nightlife
The second edition, out of four total editions.
In our most recent article we covered the jungle yucatan peninsula vicinity south of Playa del Carmen as well as around Tulum. In this column we will focus on Playa and the recreational activities surrounding this flourishing beachfront Caribbean township. What began as a sleepy-eyed and tiny Mexican fishing community, has rapidly become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Back in the early 90′s we visited that sleepy little village and I can say first hand it is a far cry from what it is today. Popularity sparks progress and change, but if you are looking for a good vacation and gobs of fun, Playa is the place.
Playa nowadays represents a Caribbean destination that has it all. From world class shopping on the famed 5th Avenue to a number of adventure parks, first class Playa del Carmen hotels and all-out resorts to hip-hop clubs and dining alternatives to satiate even the most sensitive appetites. Whether by daylight or night, you should find no shortage of things to do in Playa del Carmen!
Playa is so much more than just miles away from the small Tulum hotels and eco-chic cabana resorts you’ll find further down the coast, but it still continues to be a lovely, dynamic and culturally abundant spot to visit. By daylight hours, this town presents you with some of the better people observation to be found in Mexico, regardless of whether on the wide-open yucatan beaches or on the 5th Avenue walking mall you should see a extensive range of company from all over the planet. There is so much to do and experience in this centrally located small city, being a quick ferryboat ride to Cozumel for a wonderful day trip for snorkeling or scuba or heading up the seashore 30 minutes to the city of cancun for even more options.
Playa del Carmen during the day means beach runs, snorkel and SCUBA tours, day trip jungle safaris, adventure theme parks, golf and great shopping. The night time brings out the untamed side in nearly all who start out out beneath the light of the moon. In addition to the world class dining options there are at a minimum a dozen dance-clubs that cater to the late night dancing and adventurous crowds. Commonly accepted as a fun family vacation choice, it is rapidly establishing itself as a competitor for Cancun with the dance party entertainment options. A handfull of places you may get the urge to visit for the nightlife include; CoCo Bongo for entertaining stage shows with gifted music cover bands, The Blue Parrot for the fire shows on Friday and Saturday nights, OM Playa for a drink in comfort and La Santanera for a hip dance club.
Whether by day or nightlife, with family, a twosome or single traveler, Playa del Carmen really offers something for everybody that is looking for a little or a lot of the caribbean in their holiday. In our next article we will head inland and observe the wonders of the mayan world and culture of Merida and the surrounding areas. There is zero shortage of fun and exhilaration when it comes to travel on the Yucatan!
Ron Williams has been a freelance adventure critic staying year round within Tulum, Mexico specializing in vacation info about playa del carmen hotel accommodations plus life in the Yucatan Peninsula. Feel free to drop a line to Ron directly if you would like local recommendations as well as information for experiencing a tremendous journey inside Yucatan.
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