Playa Del Carmen Stories


first impressions

¡Holita! Well, finally I´ve found some time to write down what we did the last days. After we arrived in Cancún we had some problems with the customs cause we were having bavarian sausages and mustard with us as a guest present for Jose. Well, the customs really don´t like the import of meat (though it was duty free) and they took the sausages away (...


Pina Coladas in Playa (it's a tough job - but someone's got to do it)

Sorry folks – but this is another live report from me as I drink delicious cocktails on the beach! This time around it’s happy hour at the Blue Parrot on Playa Del Carmen and I’m on the pina coladas. Expertly mixed by the staff at this Rough Guide recommended beach bar, I must say they are going down a treat. Tip offs from other travellers suggested ...


Cenotes Diving in Dos Ojes

I had two first time experiences today; 1) diving in freshwater 2) cavern diving Cenotes (Se.no.tes) are Mexico`s freshwater bodies. It is basically an underground river system that has formed when limestone has been eroded away. Although they have seen extended periods without water flowing through. It was fantastic. Although very fes animals inh...


Feliz Navidad

Or tour started on the Saturday. It´s not really a tour. As a group we get from town to town, share accommodation and sometimes share dinner but otherwise everyone´s free to do what they want, when they want etc. Perfect. Our group of 12 is half made up of ozzies too. We had a day in Cancun before this but it wasn´t all that exciting. But Playa Del ...