Playa del Carmen, Mexico Best Playa del Carmen parks: Xcaret ($120-150, culture+cenotes), Xplor ($140-160, extreme zip-lines), Xel-Há ($80-120, lagoon snorkeling). All-inclusive with meals. Book online for 10-20% off.
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico 
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Cancun to PDC (45 km): shared shuttle $10-17.50, Uber/Didi $17.50-25, taxi $20-30 negotiated. Takes 45 min-1.5 hr. Book shuttles online cheaper.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Find cheap eats in Playa del Carmen for $0.50-$5. Street tacos cost 10-20 pesos, complete meals at Mercado 28 cost 70-100 pesos. Local markets offer authentic food at budget prices.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Best authentic Mexican food in Playa del Carmen: Mercado 28 and local markets. 50-100 pesos per meal. Try cochinita pibil, poc chuc, papadzules.
Cancún, Mexico Best Mexico destinations: Cancún (beaches), Mexico City (culture), Oaxaca (heritage), San Miguel (colonial), Tulum (ruins). Nov-Apr is ideal season.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Top things to do in Playa del Carmen: pristine beaches (Mamitas, Playacar), snorkeling the Barrier Reef, cenotes, Mayan ruins day trips, Quinta Avenida shopping, and island excursions to Cozumel.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Best Isla Mujeres activities: Playa Norte beach, snorkeling world's 2nd largest reef, Punta Sur sculpture museum. Visit Nov-Apr for best weather.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Living in Isla Mujeres: $1,500-2,500/month, rent from $470. Low crime due to boat-only access. 22,000 residents, Pueblo Mágico status, 20-min ferry to Cancun.
