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4-Star Boutique Hotel Steps from Caribbean Sea and Fifth Avenue

You won't see a car driving down Playa del Carmen's main thoroughfare, Quinta Avenida, or Fifth Avenue. Cars are off-limits here. Instead, live marimba musicians, pedestrians, fire-breathers, and vendors hawking handmade goods and Cuban cigars flood the cobblestone street. Less than a block from this cultural hub, the 4-star Acanto Boutique Hotel puts you in good position whether you want to explore Playa del Carmen's Mayan architecture, check out its hip nightlife, or kick back on the Caribbean beaches that are just steps away.

Tropical trees shade the hotel, which resembles a hacienda through its wrought-iron terraces, arched windows, and adobe façade. Walk down to the grotto-like courtyard to take a dip in a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and stone siding, or head up to a rooftop jacuzzi to find ocean views. Marble bathrooms, a balcony or terrace, and a full kitchen make Acanto’s artfully designed one-bedroom condo villas feel luxurious yet contemporary.

If you want to pick up the pace, the concierge can set up various eco tours. Scuba dive along Playa del Carmen's massive barrier reef or swim with dolphins and teach them to whistle Creedence Clearwater Revival songs through their blowholes. You can also venture nearby to take in some horseback riding, go ziplining through the jungle, or take a day trip to the Mayan pyramid at Chichén Itzá.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico: Mayan Riviera Getaway with Exotic Geography and Trendy Tourist Strip

Playa del Carmen lies on the Yucatán Peninsula’s southeastern tip in Mexico’s exotic Mayan Riviera, an area along the Caribbean that’s rife with eco theme parks and Mayan culture. Because there are no cars in Playa del Carmen, take a short stroll from the hotel to Fifth Avenue, lined with colorful boutiques and restaurants that serve traditional Mayan cuisine. Nightclubs throughout the area stay open till the late morning.

Playa del Carmen's temperatures hover near 80 degrees year-round, so it’s a popular place to parasail, kayak, or sunbathe along the shore. In addition to its beaches, the area is lined with several cenotes—underground caves filled with clear pools ideal for snorkeling. For more in-depth dives, hop on a 45-minute ferry ride to Cozumel, an island that sits near large reefs. Also less than an hour away is the ancient city of Tulum, where columned temples, castles, and towers offer a glimpse of early Mayan life.

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