Located only one hour from Cancun, Mexico, Playa del Carmen is a bustling city with beautiful beaches, amazing restaurants and a vibrant nightlife scene. Over the last few years Playa del Carmen has become a destination for travelers from all around the world. This small town was once known as a fishing village but the secret is out of the bag now, Playa del Carmen attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Take a stroll down 5th Avenue to get a feel of the energy of the city or go off the beaten path and explore the local neighborhoods in Playa.