Formally a small fishing town in the Yucatán peninsula, Playa del Carmen has grown into one of the region’s most fashionable locations. Playa, as it’s commonly referred to, offers visitors a trendy getaway ideal for shopping, bar-and-restaurant hopping and dancing the night away at any of its many beach clubs. No trip to Playa is complete without a walk down the town’s very own 5th Avenue, Quinta Avenida, a cobblestone street where locals and tourists come to play. Those in search of quieter activities can explore the exquisite reefs and rich ocean life whilst diving and snorkelling, or spend some time on a local fishing boat.