The beautiful seaside coastal town of Playa del Carmen is located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Playa as it is known locally is slightly lesser known than its famous neighbor, Cancun which is located about 70 kilometers away. While Cancun is more known for its partying and nightlife, Playa is a slightly more laidback in contrast but no less popular.
This article will look at where one can stay in Playa. Like most tourist destinations, there are many Playa del Carmen Hotels which one can choose from. There are hotels which will suit almost every kind of budget. In case you wish to stay for a longer period (i.e. more than a week or two) then you might also consider staying in the one of many condos in Playa Del Carmen.
The beaches in Playa Del Carmen are some of the most beautiful in the world. The white and golden sands along with the blue-green surf of the ocean make this one of the most scenic spots in this part of Mexico. So staying close to the beach becomes an automatic option for those who love staying near the ocean. There are plenty of budget hotels as well as luxury hotels which one can stay in.
For many people though, the nightlife in Playa is as much of a draw as the beach so many people choose also to stay in the heart of the town so that they can be close to place where they can head to in the night and party. The party area in town is 5th Avenue where there are tons of bars and clubs along with some great restaurants serving all kinds of delicious cuisine. So whether you like to stay near the beach or in town, you can be assured of the fact that Playa will cater adequately to your staying needs.
