Explorer's Guide Playa del Carmen, Tulum & the Riviera Maya: A Great Destination

by Joshua Eden Hinsdale

Overview

Hidden beaches, great taco bars, secret fishing holes, and buzzing nightspots await . . .

Explorer's Guides show you how to visit great places like a local, getting under the touristy surface with insights into the area's history, culture, economy, and more.

Explorer's Guides Playa del Carmen, Tulum & the Riviera Maya: A Great Destination is no exception. The author’s insider knowledge and selective recommendations make this book a must-have for your sojourn in Mexico. Let it help you make the most of your time in this beautiful place: delve deep into fascinating Mayan ruins; explore the pedestrian boardwalk in Playa del Carmen; or fish for elusive bonefish along the famous Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve in Punta Allen. This fully revised and updated fourth edition features color photography; detailed maps; rich history; a glossary of English to Spanish phrases; a rundown of the best local swimming lagoons, hidden beaches, and great taco bars; events calendars; and much more. It's all you need to help you plan your best vacation yet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781581572766
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	01/05/2015
Series:	Explorer's Great Destinations
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Joshua Eden Hinsdale has been a marketing consultant for various hotels and tourism companies across Mexico and Central America as well as a correspondent for the international travel media, contributing travel articles to a number of publications.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 10

Foreword Sammy Hagar 11

Introduction 13

What's Where in Playa Del Carmen and the Riviera Maya 15

Before You Go 29

History of the Playa Del Carmen Region 39

1 Playa Del Carmen 51

2 The Riviera Maya-South of Playa del Carmen 115

3 The Riviera Maya-North of Playa del Carmen 149

4 Other Destinations Near Playa Del Carmen 103

6 Activities 193

6 Mayan Ruins 209

7 Diving & Snorkeling 217

8 Golf 227

9 Fishing 231

10 Local Knowledge 237

Index 246

Maps

Overview: The Riviera Maya 8

Playa del Carmen 52

Playacar 115

Xcaret to Punts Soliman includes Puerto Aventuras, Xpu-Ha, Kantennh, Akumal & Cheyumil) 123

Puerto Morelos 157

Cozumel 164

Caucús (detail) 170

Downtown Cancún 172

Isla Mujeres 180

Holbox 184

Chìchén Itzá 210

Tulum 212