posted by Michael on Oct 29

I just went a week to Cancun and Playa Del Carmen to try out the vacationing possibilities there. I found that the best place to stay is actually Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya because of its location. First you have Cancun, and then 45 minutes by car to the south you get to Playa del Carmen. Right outside Playa del Carmen you find Cozumel which is perfect for diving, snorkeling and any other aquatic adventures you can imagine. You can take the ferry directly from Playa del Carmen. After this is the Riviera Maya and hereafter comes all of the attractions like Xcaret, a big park with terrific shows and activities like snorkeling in caves, sailing on a river and more. You can easily spend a whole day in there and I highly recommend you check it out if you are going to any destination in Quintana Roo. Besides Xcaret you

Xcaret Eco Park and activity center

can find eco parks, jungle tours, another park called Xel-Ha and also Tulum. An old fort on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea with some beautiful beaches. So if you are thinking about staying in Quintana Roo you should consider a villa in the Riviera Maya (Click here for Riviera Maya villas for rent) or close to Playa del Carmen in order to be closer to all the fun activities. I had great fun exploring this part of Mexico and I recommend that you rent a car. It’s very easy to find your way around and car rental is surprisingly cheap. If you are looking for a more exclusive and private getaway vacation in Quintana Roo you should consider Holbox Island (Click here for Holbox Island information) north of Cancun.

Tulum south of Playa del Carmen