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Tulum Mayan Ruins featuring building ruins
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Riviera Maya showing heritage architecture and a small town or village

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Cozumel featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Downtown Playa del Carmen

If you're spending some time in Downtown Playa del Carmen, Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Playa del Carmen
Tulum Mayan Ruins which includes a ruin

Zona Hotelera

Zona Hotelera is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tulum Beach and Playa Paraiso, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tulum.

Zona Hotelera
Beautifully lit tree along the road near Playa del Carmen,Mexico

Playacar

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Playacar. Make a stop by Playacar Golf Club or Playacar Beach while you're exploring the area.

Playacar
Playa del Carmen is a city I fell in love with at first sight! The people, the street food and restaurants and the beach are just amazing:) This is the view from the rooftop bar at The Palm at Playa, prefect to enjoy a cocktail at the bar or chill out in the hammocks!

Playa del Carmen Centro

Travelers to Playa del Carmen Centro praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Quinta Avenida.

Playa del Carmen Centro
Beautifully lit tree along the road near Playa del Carmen,Mexico

Playacar Zona Hotelera

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Zona Hotelera. A stop by Playacar Beach or Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha might round out your trip.

Playacar Zona Hotelera
Cozumel featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Gonzalo Guerrero

If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

Gonzalo Guerrero