Travel Guides > Italy > Yucatan Peninsula > Playa del Carmen
Once a fishing village, Playa del Carmen (or just Playa) is a relaxing escape on the Mayan Riviera. The third largest city in Quintana Roo (behind Cancun and Chetumal), pristine beaches, fantastic scuba, clear, blue waters and high-end shopping make Playa an essential escape on the Yucatan Peninsula.
