Holly D. Johnson Playa del Carmen's main street, La Quinta Avenida, runs parallel to the shore and serves as a pedestrian walkway for travelers and locals. The avenue is several miles long and ...

There’s no doubt that Playa Del Carmen holds all of this, but there are a ton of other things to do in Playa Del Carmen other than beaching, sunbathing, relaxing, and eating/drinking too much.

Some of its most popular beaches include Playa Grande and Tamarindo Beach. You'll also find sea turtle beaches and birding hot spots along the Nicoya Peninsula – especially at Marino las Baulas ...