Here on the plot

1.) RESTAURANT "La Playa". Good restaurant, located  direct on the beach, individual tables with shade under small Palappas, "OPEN AIR bar, large terrace overlooking the sea.

Go down to the beach - you can not miss the restaurant

  2.) BAHIA DIVERS: Several daily dives OPEN SEA (maximum 6 people per boat) and CENOTE DIVING, diving school with PADI certificate completion. Diving equipment will be provided and is included in the prices

Cross the parking lot of the restaurant. The small building right from the parking lot is the meeting point of the divers.

3.) SOUVENIR Shop: Business with a good selection

    of tasty gifts, mostly not manufactured in China.

You will find the business to the right of the OPEN AIR BAR of the restaurant.

4.) MASSAGE: Of course, with trained staff and good facilities

Not to miss: The large Palappa with white sunshade on the beach.

5.) LITTLE SHOP for drinks (beer, cola, soft drinks) sunscreen, eggs, snorkeling equipment, snacks, ice cream, etc., etc.

If you go down to the beach, you immediately see the yellow / brown building line with the apartments for guests. In the first entrance from the beach you will find the shop with a raised terrace and a large sign "Xpu HA" above the entrance.

6.) SNORKELING: The well-tempered Caribbean invites for swimming, bathing, snorkeling. A paradise for children and non-hazardous, as the beach drops only very slowly. Even inexperienced swimmers can snorkel out in good weather to the mooring buoy of the tourist catamaran. Here some days you swim in swarms of fish.

Take your bathing suit and your snorkel stuff and snorkeling just out. There is only a very slight drift northwards. ALWAYS  REMEMBER: NEVER BE RECKLESS !!! NEVER  SNORKELING  AND SWIMMING DURING STORM AND HIGH WAVES  !!! AVOID  THE  WATER  DURING THUNDERSTORMS !!!

7.) APARTMENTS: There are 8 apartments for your friends, family, visitors. All have a terrace or balcony with sea views, all have air conditioning, toilet, wash basin and shower. Some apartments have in addition a small kitchenette. All the apartments are 2 king-size beds (sleeps 4 people). The default is Mexican.

You can not miss the yellow / brown building line on the beach of Xpu Ha. The small shop on the beach end of the building line gets your information if something is free, or you ask Vera or Dierck here in the square.

8.) BEACH WALK: Just an absolute "MUST" !!! The white sand is made of crushed coral, so you do not burn your feet even in the greatest heat. Should you currently be here during evenings with full moon, you ABSOLUTELY should look the moon rise out of the sea. Do not miss the sunrises and sunsets!  Try to find a shady spot and just enjoy the soft sand, the blue sky with white clouds and the light waves of the Caribbean!

If you walk down the beach to the left (to the north) in a few hundred meters,  you pass the first of four or five hotels. During the "turtle time", this is from mid-May to about the end of September, you will find here a large number of their nests, where they have laid their eggs. Asks at what times you can watch the big monster in her ashore best. If you go in the southern direction, that means to the right, after round about 100 meters you will be alone.

On the neighboring property on the beach in the south:

1.) RESTAURANT a few meters from the beach, but still with good sea views. "OPEN AIR bar

Go down to the beach and here to the SOUTH

PADDLE  SURFING  and Kitesurfing

Next to the restaurant of the neighboring property, a school for kite surfing and paddle surfing has settled. Here we bring you paddling on a surfboard and surfing behind a kite at.

CENOTES. In the "307" about 3.4 KM towards North / direction Cancun
Target coordinates>
20.488009, -87.250980

Ride on the "307" to the north, in direction towards Playa del Carmen / Cancun. Already on the first *Retorno*  you see the driveways for three or four CENOTES.
Admission 80 MXN / person / day. Level in April 2016

These cenotes are all above ground. You swim in freshwater in schools of fish. Trees provide shade. Do not forget camera, swimsuit and snorkel - equipment!
Here is a link for one of four or five cenotes, so you can inform you yourself.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cenote+azul+playa+del+carmen&qpvt=cenote+azul+playa+del+carmen&qpvt=cenote+azul+playa+del+carmen&qpvt=cenote+azul+playa+del+carmen&FORM=IGRE

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PUERTO AVENTURAS on the "307" about 6.4 KM towards North / direction Cancun.
Target coordinates>
20.500827, -87.225982

Ride on the "307" to the north,  towards Playa del Carmen / Cancun. NOT use the high road, but stay down. Turn right behind the PEMEX. At the entrance  you will be asked for identification. Then go straight to a parking lot. From here it is about 150 m to the water.

Puerto Aventuras *NEW* is a settlement with predominantly American residents. The golf course is not  so great, but expensive. Attraction are the dolphins. Usually we do NOT visit such *attractions*. But these seem to feel comfortable, they have babies every year. Possibility given to swim with the dolphins - price about 100 US $. Ask also for the pool with the manatees and seals. Do not forget your camera!

SUPER CHEDRAUI Puerto Aventuras on the "307" about 6.4 KM towards North / direction Cancun.
Target coordinates>
20.509404, -87.225038

Ride on the "307" to the north, towards Playa del Carmen / Cancun. Uses the high street. From the high street you can see already the building of the shopping center. Drive back until the next *Retorno* and then back about 150 meters.

SUPER Chedraui, shopping center with a wide product range.
ATM in the foyer from Chedraui. Expensive! Recommended only for emergencies.
CHINESE RESTAURANT. At the front of the shopping center. You like Chinese – food – here you are right!  Inexpensive and plentiful. Of course, to take away.
PIZZERIA. On the right front of the shopping center. Ask for offers.
LAUNDRY. At the front of the shopping center. Today bring and pick up again in two days. Towels and packed returned. Until now heard of no complaints.
INTERNET CAFÉ  In the right entrance to the shopping center.
HAIRDRESSER  In the right entrance to the shopping center. Women's and men's hairdresser.
PHARMACY. On the left front of the shopping center. Operation seems to be reasonably knowledgeable and speaks English.
DOCTORS OFFICE.  On the left front of the shopping center / left again from the pharmacy.

DOLPHINARIS
In the "307" about 8.6 KM towards North / direction Cancun
Target coordinates>
20.518277, -87.211091

Ride on the "307" to the north,  towards Playa del Carmen / Cancun. Uses the high street. After your shopping Centrum have happened on the left side and the Hard Rock Cafe on the right side, you see the left DOLPHINARIUM. Drive back until the next *Retorno* and from here back to the Dolphinarium.

We do not visit these facilities in principle and therefore we cannot provide any information.

XCARET
In the "307" about 21.0 KM towards North / direction Cancun
target coordinates
20.583018, -87.123117

Ride on the "307" to the north, towards Playa del Carmen / Cancun. After you have passed the shopping center on the left side and the Hard Rock Cafe and the descent to Paa Mul on the right side, as well as the police check, you see after a short drive the direct access to XCARET.

XCARET is a water theme park. We have not yet visited this park, but everyone who has ever looked inside there were enthusiastic. Only the high prices were criticized almost without exception.
The evening show will be CLASS !!!
  We here show the link of TRIPADVISOR so that you can make yourselves acquainted.

>https://www.tripadvisor.de/Attraction_Review-g150812-d152777-Reviews-Xcaret_Eco_Theme_Park-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

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PLAYA DEL CARMEN
In the "307" about 23.7 KM / 20 min. Car drive north / direction Cancun
Target coordinates for the entrance to Playa del Carmen
20.614303, -87.098503
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Bank / ATM



Bank / ATM


Phone

Car Accessories


Vet

vet

Restaurant

Ride on the "307" to the north, ie towards Cancun. After you have passed the police checkpoint and the access road to reach your XCARET the outskirts of Playa del Carmen. These are the coordinates that are shown in the left column. For all subsequent points Driving in Playa del Carmen's give an extra coordinates. They are then in each case next to the destination described therein.
                      And now for the most demanded

Office Max Everything rich around the office, selection, does not appear to us to be very inexpensive

WAL MART in the City, old WAL MART with good, plenty of choice, good parking on the ground floor

BODEGA the Mexican subsidiary of American WAL Mart, cheaper

HOME DEPOT building materials, tools, electrical items, everything for the garden, you can find almost everything in this building market, but it is not cheap

WAL MART new WAL MART on the ring road to Cancun, Rich and more, clothes, good produce section, good pharmacy

SUPER  CHEDRAUI on the ring road to Cancun, plentiful and more

SORIANA  large shopping center in the city limits Playa del Carmen, wide selection

MEGA MARKET large shopping center in the city, good, plenty of parking on the ground floor.
 
HSBC on the exit road to Tulum good conditions at the ATM, we have never had difficulties at the vending machine.

HSBC in the neighborhood of MEGA MARK, remarks as before

TELCEL setting up WiFi / internet, phone cards, including charge, right next to the SORIANA

AUTO ZONE all around the car, well sorted, good advice in English

VITANIMAL veterinary clinic with many specialty veterinarians

 Veterinary practice to be good. Ask Sigrid

   Mannis BIERGARTEN, so this is the third tip in this direction. Mannis beer garden GOOD GERMAN KITCHEN and that too at reasonable prices. The knuckles are offered A MIRACLE! But everything else leaves absolutely nothing to be desired.

Playa del Carmen is located halfway between Cancun and Tulum. It is considered the city with the highest population growth in Mexico. In 1970, lived only about 200 people, mostly fishermen, in the city. In 2005, a census showed a population of 100,383 people, of 2010 it was already almost 150,000.

Places in Playa del Carmen

Coordinates 20.616763, -87.092251

Coordinates 20.629329, -87.076198

Coordinates 0.649416, -87.071264


Coordinates 20.647840, -87.070041

Coordinates 20.654325, -87.080995

Coordinates 20.649084, -87.082154


Coordinates 20.619268, -87.096472


Coordinates 20.631920, -87.074113

Coordinates 20.621447, -87.090196

Coordinates 20.631430, -87.075065


Coordinates 20.618607, -87.096171

Coordinates 20.637818, -87.075291


Coordinates 20.627257, -87.099688

Coordinates 20.615289, -87.092719

Coordinates 20.625068, -87.075626
We in here the link of Mannis beer garden so that you can make yourselves acquainted. >
Here the link for Mannis BIERGARTEN for English Language
http://mannes-biergarten.page.tl

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boulevard
pure tourism

5th AVENUE runs parallel to the beach in Playa del Carmen. Here you will find everything looking normal tourist during his vacation. But if you are already longer on the way, it should be a must at least for women, this during a long afternoon a look. Here you will find everything, as well a large selection iced coffees, souvenir shops, restaurants, massage parlors (trustworthy), etc., etc., etc.

Park your car in the ground floor of the superstore MEGA  MARKET. There is shade and it is only a short walk towards the beach and thus to                5th Avenue. For the MEGA MARKET here the coordinates 20.631924, -87.074130
For the 5th Avenue
here the coordinates 20.629876, -87.070075
From this point, your turn is best to right in the 5th Avenue

AKUMAL swimming with the turtles
In the "307" about 16.7 KM southbound / direction Tulum
target coordinates
20.395366, -87.312264

You drive on our access road to the highway and here you must first of all to the north - towards Cancun - turn. On the first * * Retorno your changes then the direction and crossing now to the south, towards the TULUM. The departure AKUMAL signposted; you can not miss it.





ALTERNATIVE a boat tour directly from our beach to Akumal. The boat costs per hour US $ 60.00. You will need about 5 hours, it is then but already another snorkel - stop in a Cenotemündung. If the fun with 6 people you share, then that's affordable.

AKUMAL is in the Mayan language * City * turtle. Here is an example for swimming and snorkeling with big turtles. For us, this is a somewhat double-edged sword. Because turtles should not interfere in principle - are so please considerate.
In this (beautiful) cove every year the Carey turtles from May to September come to lay their eggs. And some of them will then remain as simple. you could years ago still readily into swimming in the area. The one has something to offer a stop in the meantime - but it is still an insane experience. So swimming and snorkeling stuff not forget.
But unfortunately we hear more often that Akumal is totally overcrowded, with all the undesirable consequences. Alternative is a boat tour right here from our beach.

PIZZERIA
* Pizza * Leo in Chemoil.
In the "307" about 16.7 KM southbound / direction Tulum
target coordinates
20.348872, -87.352577

You drive on our access road to the highway and here you must first of all to the north - towards Cancun - turn. On the first * * Retorno your changes then the direction and crossing now to the south, towards the TULUM. The departure CHEMUIL signposted; you can not miss it. Take the SECOND access into town, ride to the crossroads and turn here to the right. After about 20 meters, the Pizzeria on the right side

Actually we do not give recommendations for restaurants from etc. Here let's set one of the 3 exceptions. The selection of pizzas is one of the best we have ever found worldwide. In addition, there are numerous alternatives for those who do not have it with pizzas spotty. In high season the Friday night is to drive almost a must in order to PIZZA LEO. The portions are more than ample. We order z. B. PIZZA LEO EXTRA and get a pizza from the 2 people are properly fed and in addition we take from this order enough with the place to still have a full meal the next day.
Price for this 160 MXN

Old stones in TULUM.
In the "307" about 40 KM / 30 minute drive to the south / direction Tulum
target coordinates
20.215017, -87.431006

You drive on our access road to the highway and here you must first of all to the north - towards Cancun - turn. On the first * * Retorno your changes then the direction and crossing now to the south, towards the TULUM. After the entrance of Tulum exit to Tulum National Park is signposted; you can not miss it. The park is located to the left of the road. Drive ahead to the parking lot. From there you can see already the high mast from the top of the Artists abseil slowly upside down. This is also the starting point of a small ropeway to the ticket office for the park. Taste a trifle, but definitely better than running in the blazing sun

 Should you love Mayan ruins, you definitely can find more interesting places. BUT the scenery here in the National Park IS AN AMAZING !!! So definitely a camera / camera remember and ensure that the batteries are charged and yet there is enough space!
Here's a tip, no two tips.
Once you have purchased your tickets, you lead the way forward ultimately by a Riesenerdwall. Just behind there signs. One would like to guide you to the right (clockwise in pm). Do not do it - you will guided through the whole park and not worth it in our opinion. Here goes to the left towards the sea and then have your photo opportunities still and still.
Here Tip Two - take with swimsuit! Not necessarily a recommendation for ruin tours, but you will see!
Here is a link for TULUM
http://mundomaya.travel/de/arqueologia/top-10/item/tulum.html
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TULUM
shop
In the "307" approximately 41.2 KM / approximately 30 minutes drive to the south / direction Tulum

The same directions as above. Only You must go into the town of Tulum not turn left to the ruins, but your ride straight to the first traffic light. Right it is signposted for COBA. Straight ahead to Bacalar and Chetumal and your bends here please left towards the sea.

A relatively new, huge supermarket with rich offer.
Coordinates 20.211517, -87.449305

COBA
ruins
On the * 307 * in the South / Chetumal. To the first intersection in Tulum Here turn RIGHT towards COBA
87 KM, approx 1Std.10 Min.

You drive on our access road to the highway and here you must first of all to the north - towards Cancun - turn. On the first * * Retorno your changes then the direction and crossing now to the south, towards the TULUM / Chetumal. After the entrance of Tulum you will drive. Until the first traffic light in front and bends here right towards Coba The road is well marked - just follow the signs. In the villages, especially in Tulum and Coba, necessarily TOPES eighth!

Once you have achieved your tickets, it's right next to the ticket counter into the park. We appreciate these ruins not least because you can walk nicely in the shade here. Eventually, introduce yourself the question, WHERE IT IS NOW CONTINUE. Keep to here simply left and you come soon after the main ruins.

was built the ancient ceremonial site during the Classic Maya period (600-900 n. Chr.). [1] In the heyday of the Maya Coba was one of the largest Maya cities in Yucatan, but she was out of as yet unknown reasons, already at the arrival of leave Spaniards. The city took an area of up to 70 sq km. The main pyramid is 120 steps and 42 meters high, it is called El Castillo. You can climb up. On the top of the pyramid there is a small ritual room and an altar that was probably used by the Maya priests for blood sacrifice to the gods. From up here, you naturally have a hell of panorama!
  Of course you can hire a guide, but please remember that you almost NOTHING know of the Maya and their Zivilitationen. And thus your leader maybe not !!

Sian Ka'an
national park
Nature reserve
On the * 307 * in the South / Chetumal. To the first intersection in Tulum Here Turn LEFT towards the sea, where the road forks you turn right, on the highway 51. This you follow to the entrance of the park.
ca.52 KM, about 55 min

We do not like to admit, but we have in all the years 3 times trying to explore the park make a right. And we have approximately 2 hours ride in the park with our truck, abandoned all 3 times. The road inside the park has no potholes, no it IS from potholes! So to say * paving upside *. We know a lot of campers who have also tried. The last, which it tried, were after 10 hours back with us in the square and told, among other things by a Dutch Camper, which had bogged down and they freed from the mud.
This condition makes perfect sense. The park in its uniqueness is of course offered as a tourist attraction and sold. And the pressure of the masses is increasing. But that is not compatible now times with intense conservation! And since you can then pay the people and know it already, that they will decide independently with almost certainly after at least 1 hour to turn. And so both sides are satisfied. The visitors have at least tried it and the operators have collected their money.
If you want it all to you anyway, but do not want to drive yourself, there are providers who organize jeep tours there. You'll be picked, there is ne boat tour, there is snorkeling, there is lunch, and the whole thing will cost (to our knowledge) so around 160 US $ per person. Look to the Internet, or comes to Vera & Dierck that show you where on the beach can get here information.

Sian Ka'an is a national park in Mexico. It is located on the eastern side of the Yucatan peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. Its territory was in 1986 designated as a National Park, is since 1987 as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO World Heritage. The name Sian Ka'an comes from the Mayan language and means literally place where the sky was born.
The national park covers a total area of 5,280 square kilometers, consisting of Tropical rainforest, wetlands, coastal and marine ecosystems. The mainland part of the national park is flat and without bumps; he rises from sea level, starting at a height of up to 10 m on. [2]
The biosphere reserve is partly on the limestone plateau of the Yucatan peninsula and includes parts of the vast reef system of the Caribbean coast with a. In limestone ground there are many cave-ins (cenotes), which are filled with fresh water. Parts of the world's longest known underwater cave system Sistema Ox Bel Ha lie on the northern edge of Sian Ka'an.
Overall, up to 1999 (prior to the UNESCO report) 4,000 plant species and 28 mammal species including five species of cats, jaguar, puma, Central American and Caribbean Tapir Manati were found. In the wide variety of aquatic habitats will find different seabirds and waders. Strength in numerous lagoons, canals, bays and coral reefs lives a rich marine life.