Explorer's Guide Playa Del Carmen, Tulum & the Riviera Maya: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)

Explorer's Guide Playa Del Carmen, Tulum & the Riviera Maya: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations) by Hinsdale, Joshua Eden. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781581570946.

Completely updated, this insiders guide veers off the tourist trail for intrepid travelers to experience the local color, intrigue and charm of the Riviera Maya. For travelers in the know, Playa del Carmen is the little gem with all the beauty of white sand beaches that has drawn crowds from around the world to Cancun, with none of the high-rise overdevelopment. Playa remains a wonderful, sleepy town on a human scale, yet its discovery has resulted in a wide range of lodging and dining options. For families and adventurous travelers alike, theres something for everyone in this Mexican Riviera, known as the “Riviera Maya.” You can explore the fascinating Mayan ruins on the beach at Tulum, shop and have a fabulous lunch on the pedestrian area in Playa, stay in a full-service resort along Playacar, and go for some of the best fishing in the world near the famous Sian Kaan biosphere in Punta Allen. The Riviera Maya is one of the true travel hot spots in the world today. This is the definitive guidebook on Playa del Carmen. As in all the Explorers Great Destinations series guides, youll find important contact information, including websites, transportation details, a calendar of events, an abundance of photos and maps, and essential local information. Black-and-white illustrations and maps