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Playa Del Carmen Retirement Profile

Labeled hip and European by its fans, Playa del Carmen has developed in the last three decades from a tiny village at the dock for the Cozumel ferry to a full-fledged beach resort complete with topless sunbathing and exciting clubs and restaurants. There are many types of lodgings here and on the sandy beaches stretching north and south of town, and lots of opportunities for touring and eco-adventures.

Snorkeling
Not the spot it used to be - the coral reefs right off the shoreline are dead. No coral = no fish.

Diving
Not the spot it used to be - the coral reefs right off the shoreline are dead. No coral = no fish.

Walking
Pedestrian streets good for ambling; downtown streets not too much traffic, and of course, the sandy beach is good for long walks.

Golf
Riviera Maya has seven professional golf courses.

Club Scene
There are plenty of bars and coffee houses in the walkable downtown area.

Supermarket
Mega, Chedraui, WalMart, and other chain stores ring the downtown tourist area.

Ruins
Many Maya ruins nearby, including Tulum, CobÃ¡, and Muyil, in Sian Ka'an Protected Area.

Sightseeing
There's plenty to entertain all ages, including Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Actun Chen, and many other natural theme parks.

Tennis
Many of the larger hotels have their own tennis courts.

Handicrafts
Some unique items along with the same old souvenirs.

Movies
Two multiplexes show English-language movies.

Jungle
Near but no longer in the jungle.

Rivers
Divers and snorkelers can explore underground rivers connected to area sinkholes.

Town
Not a city and not a village, Playa must be a town!

Nature
Xel-Ha, Xcaret and other beautiful natural areas are now theme parks with high price tags, but still offer gorgeous natural areas. Sink holes (cenotes) also offer unique experiences in natural settings.

Single
Party beach destinations attract single travelers and interested locals.

EnglishSpeaking
There is a large gated retirement community (PlayaCar) and many tourists in the winter season. Playa del Carmen is popular with Europeon tourists.

International Airport
Huge international airport an hour north, in Cancun

Budget Hotels
They are here if you look.