MAYAN RIVIERA | Mexico

Is widely recognized by world travelers as the main tourist and vacation destination in Mexico and in the whole Caribbean. Playa del Carmen, or just "Playa" as it is colloquially referred to was originally a small fishing town, today however it is the center of the Riviera Maya concept, which runs from south of Cancún to Tulum and the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve. In the 2005 census, the city had a population of about 100,383 people with a rapidly growing population. The rapid population growth is seen in the major capital investment for additional roads, major highways, schools, hospitals, supermarkets a 2nd airport just south of Playa del Carmen. Tourist activity in Playa del Carmen centers on Quinta Avenida, or Fifth Avenue, a friendly and safe pedestrian walkway located just one or two blocks inland from the beach. Fifth Avenue is lined with hundreds of eclectic shops, exciting nightclubs and various restaurants ranging from quick snack eateries to international gourmet dining. To make every vacation a complete experience to remember, miles of the most beautiful beaches and scuba diving among coral reefs, championship golf courses, deep sea fishing, hiking and nature trails are all at your doorstep from, The Fives.