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PLAYA DEL CARMEN LISTINGS
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ABOUT PLAYA DEL CARMEN
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN . Q. Roo
Relax and Rejuvenate
In center of the Mayan Riviera is a small village of fishermen called Playa del Carmen. 52 km North of Cancún, and to a similar distance of the Mayan archaeological zone of Tulum. A romantic place with a very European lifestyle. People come to this destination from all around the world to relax and enjoy the white beaches and the fresh breeze of the sea.
The 5th Avenue is the collection point of this multicultural landscape. It is bordered by stores with unique finds from around the world. There are also many restaurants offering Mexican, Mayan, French, Italian, German or Asian Gastronomy. Nights on the beach are most vibrant and intense on the Mayan Riviera. The temperament and energy of people are combined worldwide, creating an incomparable and multiethnic atmosphere. Only 2 minutes from 5th Avenue you will find Playacar, a luxurious residential complex with restaurants, hotels, a golf course, and an exotic aviario.
Playa del Carmen is ideally located along the Mexican Caribbean coastal stretch known as the Riviera Maya. The ancient Mayans were called Xaman-Ha which in their language means ¨water from the north.¨ it has become one of the cities with the fastest growth and tourist influence and it’s known mainly for its paradise like beaches with white sands and turquoise waters, and all the fun sports that take place in this area.
With a strong European influence and stringent building code restrictions, Playa del Carmen retains its old world charm and is the hub of social activity all year round.
The real growth of Playa del Carmen started at the beginning of the 20th century when the inhabitants from other regions of Mexico, mainly the peninsula of Yucatan, due to the insecurity generated by the castes battles, began to migrate to this region seeking better opportunities. The first activity that attracted this migration was the exploitation of gum and wood. Later, it is believed that many of these workers decided to become independent and began to work as fishermen. It is this way that the population in Playa del Carmen began to consolidate.
The rapid growth and major economic activity this city had in the following years was always considered as part of Cozumel, and it wasn’t until 1993 that by the Supreme Decree the county of Solidaridad was created as part of the state of Quintana Roo to which Playa del Carmen is named head. Once it was considered a city, it had its first political leader, Esteban Quiam Lopez, who was one of the first to promote its development, streets and business openings. This encouraged the people of playa to name him as the ¨founder¨.
In the last two decades, the development of Playa, as it is known worldwide, has changed its focus, changing to a city whose economy is based on the tourist industry, taking advantage of its majestic beaches and its tropical vegetation, that are creating the necessary infrastructure to make this one of the main tourist spots in Mexico and Latin America.
Playa currently has 180,000 permanent inhabitants, which represent 50% of the total county population (according to the II Conteo de Población y Vivienda in 2010). The male female ratio is equal, and as it has been mentioned, close to 75% of its economically active population is employed in the tourist and commerce field. The county of Solidaridad has about 4,240 squared kilometers (8% of the state) and its population density represents one of the fastest growing in the whole country.
Today millions flock to the “Riviera Maya” annually to experience a piece of its warmth, beauty and relaxed ambiance. The local people are some of the most cordial and loving in the world. With its great beaches, year round tropical weather, and richness of culture, Playa del Carmen is now and is sure to continue to be one of the world´s hottest tourist destinations. |
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