Approximately an hour south of Cancun, Mexico is a cheerful town of Playa Del Carmen in Quintana Roo. We rented a condo at El Rincon de Cuca and made it our home away from home for a week. This cute little condo is located perfectly across Avenida 5, tucked away far enough that it was always a welcoming quiet sanctuary at the end of the day. There are so many good restaurants, shops, cheerful locals, and happy tourists in this area. Best of all, beautiful white sandy beaches with pristine water are right across the street!

We decided to hire a private driver for our day excursions. Our driver, Emy, is the most wonderful, intelligent and beautiful lady and her English is impeccable. She operates a private tour business in the Playa Del Carmen vicinity which consists of herself, husband, sister and father. She also offered to watch Tin Tin if we wanted to have a couple of hours to ourselves!

Travel tips:

Best time to travel to Playa Del Carmen is Nov-Feb. To avoid tourist crowds, arrive early in the morning. In Feb, it gets a bit nippy in the morning and the water is cooler too.

Pack light. Everything you need is only a few minute walk away.

Use a private driver if you travel with kids and want flexible schedule. Car seats aren't required in Mexico!

Use USA Transfers for airport transfers. They are very punctual and they also provide free wifi in the van. If you have AT&T, you should get free roaming in Playa Del Carmen as well.

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