Playa Del Carmen

Playa Carmen y coast Caribbean S north Mexican state Quintana R, located 20.62° North, 87.07° W. T y Solidaridad municipality. I 2005 census y population about 100,383 people, rapidly growing population. I third-largest y Quintana R, after Cancún Chetumal.

Tourism

Originally small fishing town, tourism Playa Carmen began passenger ferry service Cozumel, island across Cozumel Channel world-famous scuba diving destination. While passing through, y people realized place relax y crowds Cancún quality beaches turquoise waters. Perhaps j impressive Cozumel, Playa Carmen's coast offers g scuba diving opportunities, cenote diving adventurous.

Today Playa Carmen, j 'Playa' colloquially referred , centre Riviera My concept, which south Cancún Tulum S Ka'an biosphere reserve. Playa p several cruise ships, which nearby Calica quarry docks, about x miles south y. A Mexican themed "-archaeological park", Xcaret (pronounced "-caret") popular tourist destination j south . Tourist activity Playa Carmen centres Quinta Avenida, Fifth Avenue streching calle 1 norte until calle 34, pedestrian walkway located j block inland beach, lined boutique hotels, shops, restaurants.

Elements within Playa Carmen local community government attempted retain Playa Carmen's reputation charm small fishing village artists' colony, without becoming large tourist-dependent Cancún. T , y passed ordinance limiting buildings three stories. A -story buildings built before ordinance, however. Playa Carmen currently expanding north beyond Colosio section other highway 307, Ejido. Playacar residencial touristic development Playa Carmen, j south urban area, where inclusive hotels, aviary g course located. Playacar privately owned y Castanon family.

There significant European influence Playa, number local business proprietors drawn European expatriate community.

I October 2005 Hurricane Wilma passed directly Playa Carmen, remaining vicinity y causing significant damage temporary p tourist arrivals. Fortunately damage relatively superficial repaired weeks storm. Hurricane Wilma arrived Caribbean , passing Cozumel before making landfall Playa Carmen. I moved north along Mexican coast, hitting Cancún especially .

T telenovela Peregrina takes place Playa Carmen.