Along the coast bathed by the azure waters
of the Caribbean in Playa del Carmen, you can visit some of the beaches on the
Riviera Maya, such as Xcaret, a small bay with caves and freshwater cenotes, or
limestone sinkholes; Akumal, Xel-ha and Tulum 63 km away from Playa del Carmen.
Akumal
Akumal is
36 km southwest of Playa del Carmen and consists of a beautiful bay whose fine,
white-sanded beach runs parallel to a protective coral reef about 300 meters
out to sea. The sea is many different tones of blue and is the ideal place to dive
and watch the sea turtles that come here to lay their eggs in the summer.
Boca Paila
This beach was
made for diving, as there is a barrier of reefs and a lagoon adjoining the sea
inhabited by both land and marine species. It is located some 70 km southwest
of Playa del Carmen.
Chemuyil
The almost
negligible waves make this place ideal for diving between the beach and the
reef that is inhabited by many different species of multicolored tropical fish.
The beach has fine, white sand and is framed by rocky promontories at either
end, making it into a cozy, small cove, located about 43 km from Playa del
Carmen.
Kantenah
The waves at
this beach, located only 31 km along the highway towards Tulum,
are moderate in size. The fine sand is white in color and the incline is
gentle.
Puerto Aventuras
This is a
tourist center with all tourist facilities, including a marina next to a
fine-grained, white-sanded beach with moderate sized waves. The surrounding
area is rich in vegetation and fauna. It is located 30 km from Playa del
Carmen.
Tulum
Archaeological zone, 132 km from Cancún,
whose location on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea makes it one of the most spectacular in the Mayan
World.
Xcaret
Here you can
swim with dolphins, dive in the nearby coral reef or just swim in the most
transparent waters in the world. Archaeological zones,
underground rives, aquariums that reproduce the Mayan reef, botanical
gardens and an aviary for reproducing endangered species. The bay provides
refuge for thousands of species of brightly-colored fish.