subject: Playa Del Carmen Hotels, Culture, And More [print this page] When a small ferry opened from Cozumel in Mexico, tourism increased, bringing many Mexicans, Americans, and other international travelers looking to relax in Playa del Carmen. Once the tourism industry emerged, Playa del Carmen hotels began to spring up in order to host the demand of tourists looking to stay overnight in the small, beautiful, little fishing community.
The population of the city holds at just under 150,000 and has a variety of cultural activities to offer the tourists. Aside from the Playa del Carmen hotels that offer overnight stays to visitors, the city also has a handful of American-friendly restaurant chains. The city also has pedestrian-friendly streets that can be walked without fear of automobiles or scooters. One famous street, Fifth Avenue, holds a variety of bars, restaurants, gift shops, and other cultural artifacts that are attractive to tourists.
The city government has interests in not growing the small community to be as large and attractive as neighboring Cozumel, but as tourism increases, it is difficult for locals not to enjoy the increased revenue that visitors bring. Nevertheless, city government continues to market the town as a small, quaint, fishing city that has a humble artist population. This is designed to keep the less attractive side of tourism -- inviting night clubs or becoming a spring break destination for American college kids -- at bay.
Despite this, tourists continue to book Playa del Carmen hotels throughout the year, visiting this awesome little gem on the Yucatan peninsula. Refined with all the best cultural effects of a Mexican city, tourists can expect to enjoy all the benefits of home to trying new dishes, cultural traditions, and the best tequila. Tourists are even coming to take part in scuba diving since the activity often requires advanced reservations in the neighboring metropolis of Cozumel.
Playa del Carmen has three sister cities: Glendale, Colorado (USA), Camden, New Jersey (USA), and Rimini (Italy). Adopting sister cities have helped place it on the global map for one of the most popular tourist destinations just outside of Cozumel. The city also holds Inter Playa del Carmen, a football club that participates in the third tier of the Mexican football league. Tourists can watch home games in the city during football season.
All in all, the area has something for everybody. If visitors are looking for comforts of home, the city will definitely supply. For those seeking a fun change in things, this destination definitely has some individual flare that sets it apart from other cities in Mexico that are popular with tourists. Scuba divers, fishermen, and art connoisseurs will enjoy the city just as much as those who prefer to eat American food, enjoy the nightlife, and relax in a nearby hotel. Visiting this wonderful little city for a mere weekend is worth the trip; touring Playa del Carmen will be a vacation that won't be soon forgotten!
