| Quinta Alegria Shopping mall just a few blocks away with stores such as Victoria Secret, Aldo shoes, BEBE, Starbucks, etc. http://www.quintaalegria.com.mx/ 5th Avenue You can also catch the ferry to the nearby island of Cozumel. The bus terminal is also located at Playa Del Carmen, on the 5th avenue. 5th Ave day or night is where the action, it is the main area of tourist activity. It’s about a three minute walk from our resort, which is very convenient. The over mile long stretch of 5th Ave can be very crowded at times. You’ll find bars, restaurants, shops, tattoo parlors, nightclubs, gift shops, and ADO Bus Station.The street is very lively as you may come across street perfromers at times. You can also catch the ferry to the nearby island of Cozumel. The bus terminal is also located at Playa Del Carmen, on the 5 th avenue.
Mayan Ruins of Tulum
Xcaret Within several dozen kilometres of Playa Del Carmen are a multitude of different "ecological" and nature parks. Some are more environmentally friendly, some have more activities, some are quiet and peaceful. XCaret is like a Mexican Disneyland. There are lots of shows, animals, displays, and activities here. Among our favorites are reef snorkeling, the sea turtle breeding program, the horse riding demonstrations, the underground centote river, the butterfly pavilion, the Mayan ruins, the bat cave, the Mayan town recreation, the jaguars, the manatees, and the big show they have at the end of the night. There are lots of restaurants here and they're quite good. Yes, they have "Swimming with Dolphins" if you're interested in that. Xel-Ha Xel-Ha is the major competitor to XCaret but focuses a little more on "water activities". They also have snorkeling, cenotes, caves, birds, iguanas, swim with dolphins, and Mayan ruins on their site. There's a children's playground and massage spa. Aktun Chen Wear a helmet and explore a breathtaking underground cave and river system! Aktun Chen also has animals--monkeys, birds, snakes, and several other exotic species. This park only takes about 2 hours to tour so it's great for a half-day excursion. Yal-Ku A fantastic lagoon for snorkeling. The park has lots of beautiful statues and if you're lucky you'll see the sea turtles swimming near the outlet to the ocean.
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