A Relaxing Day Trip to Playa del Carmen

This blog is specific to the subject of "Living in Cancun". However, everyone needs a break sometimes so I will include one entry on something nice to do. If you like the beach, basking in the sun and relaxing all day I suggest you visit Playa del Carmen. To start, the ADO buses are awesome. You can catch one every 30 mins from the main ADO terminal and it only costs 38 pesos for one way. The buses are direct (no stops along the way), are brand new so very comfortable, air conditioned and there is even a movie playing on the way (in Spanish though).

The trip takes just under an hour and you are dropped off right in the heart of Playa, on Avenida Quinto (5th Avenue). This is where you can walk around and browse through hundreds of stores, restaurants, boutiques and cafes. Also, you are very close to the ocean. At any point you can take a side road and head to the beach.

I recommend going to the Mamitas Beach Bar. You can rent a tanning bed with an umbrella for only 30 pesos. The place has a very nice ambiance and chill music. Relax in the sun, have a drink and maybe grab something to eat. To find this bar just take the side road 28 and head to the beach. Don't be intimidated by the white beds. You can rent these too but that will cost you anywhere from 500 to 1000 pesos, depending on a day. For dinner it's nice to go back to the 5th Avenue.

In summary, for under 40 bucks a person you can have a very relaxing day with site seeing, road trip, tanning, swimming and delicious dining :)