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In Playa del Carmen you'll come across everything from modern shopping malls to traditional and colorful markets, where you can buy all kind of souvenirs. La Quinta or 5th avenue is one of the most famous attractions; lined with shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, gellato shops, convenience stores, pharmacies and more....
This main strip is a pedestrian walkway that runs for about 5 kilometers (3 miles) through Playa del Carmen town and is continually expanding and getting longer. It is located 1 block west of the beach and just few minutes walking distance from Villa Aqua.
Shops here range from the name-brand Lacoste, and Hurley to flea market type stalls and now there are 3 small shopping malls:
But if you are looking for something more traditional, there are flea market type stalls and stores selling handicrafts and knick-knacks the whole way along. Shops have also expanded into the surrounding areas, so you can also wonder to 1st Avenue and 10th Avenue to find many more options.
SOME IDEAS OF THE THINGS YOU CAN BUY AS SOUVENIR
And if you are a serious shopper, and Playa del Carmen options are not your style, you may want to consider a day trip to Cancun, considered an Ultra Trendy shopper’s Paradise where you can find the latest designs in jewelry, gifts, accessories and fashion from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari, Carolina Herrera, Cartier and more.
The archaeological sites of Quintana Roo enclosed within its walls stories of the past, transporting us back in time to imagine what daily life of the Maya used to be.
There are hundreds of Mayan settlements and ruins within the area, but these are the most important and worth to visit:
Quintana Roo is one of Mexico's wildest and most singular States within Mexico. It is the gateway to amazing animal diversity, exuberant flowers and trees, and traces of the Mayan magnificent civilization. Don’t miss the chance to explore many of these things, which you can find in the parks in the area.
If you love golf, we invite you to try the Mayan Trail.
Experience the magnificent natural scenery located in tropical forests and bordering the Caribbean Sea, with beautiful lagoons, natural wells and mangrove swamps, all of them with their characteristic turquoise blue water color.
The existing courses extend from the Riviera Maya towards Cancun, including a Golf Course on the island of Cozumel, all of them designed by recognized architects like Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Robert Trent Jones Jr., P.B. Dye, Tom Fazio, Tom Weiskopf and Robert Von Hagge, who have obtained the attention and respect of players of all levels and abilities.
Contact your Villa Host for reservations, tee times and rates.
Hundreds of miles of spectacular beaches stretch along the coastline of the Riviera Maya. Backed by the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Mexico's Riviera Maya is an ideal destination for aquatic sports and adventures both above and under the water.
The Mexican Caribbean is catalogued world-class scuba diving and snorkeling destination. The world's second largest coral reef system extends the length of the coastline and a stunning array of colorful corals; tropical fish and marine life thrive just below the ocean's surface.
You can also enjoy snorkeling and cave diving in the thousands of cenotes (underground sinkholes) that are scattered throughout the region. Exploring this underground network of freshwater pools and rivers is one of the more unique things to do in Riviera Maya Mexico.
Contact your Villa Host for more information, reservations, pricing and rates.
PLAYACAR BEACH
One of the most exclusive and beautiful beaches along the Riviera Maya is located right in Playacar just a short walk from Villa Aqua (15-20 min). The beach at Playacar Phase I is a stretch of soft white sand and turquoise waters protected by the coral reef that runs along the coast and which is short distance off shore perfect for snorkeling.
BEACH CLUBS
Playa del Carmen is famous for its stylish beach clubs. Offering a pampering alternative to the public beaches, these clubs offer food and beverage services, a variety of spa treatments and aquatic sports, plus access to restrooms, showers and pools. Usually fees apply for the use of lounges and shade (umbrellas and palapas) or in some there is a minimum F&B consumption or even Day Pass costs.
Always heed beach warning flags, which alert visitors to undertows and jellyfish problems. It is important to know and respect the meaning of the colored flags that are on the beach and indicate the state of the tide:
Red-Black: danger
Yellow: caution
Green or Blue: calm waters.
Never walk on the beach alone at night.
Years ago, topless sunbathing was a crime in Mexico, but the law is not enforced these days in Playa; however, women should be aware that provocative clothes or nudity might invite unwanted attention/comments in a country where nudism is not common.
