Playa del Carmen

Playa, as locals call it, is located on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, about 40 miles south of Cancun. Discovered by those craving white beaches, gentle surf and outdoors activities, this once sleepy fishing village has retained its small-town charm. Buildings are low-rise, and the atmosphere is still authentic. When the sun goes down, the temperature goes up. Bars get into full swing around midnight, and Avenida Quinta transforms from a family-friendly pedestrian way to a sizzling hot spot. Now don’t think the Playa del Carmen is behind time because they do have a large Wal-Mart, McDonald’s and several other American business ventures.

To have a vacation of a lifetime, you need to embark on something that you and your travel companions would all love. Make plans and go to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is a place where you will have fun, relax, enjoy and experience a coastal vacation along the Mayan Riviera, a city at the coast of the Caribbean Sea.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico is 45 minutes away from Cancun, a famous tourist destination in Mexico. But nothing can be compared to Playa del Carmen because you can expect less tourists here than in Cancun but still enjoy what it has to offer. It is a city ideal for a family vacation wherein everyone can feel and hear the sound of the beach.

What are some of the activities you can enjoy? Since it is near the beach, the activities can enjoy are water activities like snorkeling, windsurfing, skydiving, sailing, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, and many more. Just a tip: don’t grab the first offer given to you if you’re planning any activities. See to it that you compare prices before jumping into any offer. Remember, the more people joining your activity the lesser price you could get. Other than this, you could also try the jungle or the trip to the aviary

credits: Famous wonders

Playa del Carmen photo by: Carolyn Coles, Creative Commons

Taxco

A diamond in the ruff

Taxco is a quaint little village on the side of a hill, built over a silver mine. That was Taxco in 1978 when author visited the village while travelling from Mexico City to  Acapulco. Now Taxco is still the same charming village, but it has grown in to a sizable town. There was a great restaurant and hotel at the top of the hill overlooking the town. Great food and accommodations. I’m assuming it’s still there, maybe someday I’ll return and find it bigger and better.

Because of Aztec and Mayan influence there is obvious evidence of their impact in Mexico through its ancient ruins, temples, and monuments. The town is steeped in the tradition that makes it comparable to a California gold rush town. This small town known as Taxco de Alarcón, is simply referred as Taxco. Taxco is found in the Mexican state of Guerrero. The “de Alarcon” in the town’s official name is in tribute to Juan Ruiz de Alarcon, a writer who is from this town.

This ancient town has a long association with silver, both the mining of the metal and the crafting of the metal into jewelry and silverware. The town’s reputation with silver, as well as the city’s picture perfect homes and landscapes have now made tourism the premier industry in this area. This comes as a welcome development as the remaining large-scale mining operation in the area is already decreasing its operations and will eventually be closing soon.

What is there to see in Taxco? There’s the Parish of Santa Prisca y San Sebastían, more popular as the Santa Prisca Church. The church stands out because the architecture is of the Baroque style, something not really popular in the small town. The church is made out of very beautiful pink stone is guarded by two towers that have elaborately-designed bell towers.

You may also visit the main plaza of the town, commonly known as the Zocalo, although its official name is “Plaza Borda.” There is also the Borda House or Casa Borda, a building that stands as the most important non-religious structure. It houses Casa de Cultural or the Cultural Center, where you can have a quick lesson in fine arts, sports, and languages. The surroundings of the plaza are a shopper’s delight with silver shops, bars, and restaurants. For an enriching cultural experience, don’t forget to visit the Museum of Viceregal Art and the William Spratling Museum.

credits: Famous wonders 

Taxco photo by: FrenchHope, Creative Commons

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