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Playa del Carmen is named for Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who is the patron saint of Cancún. The first recorded visitors to the beaches of what is now Playa del Carmen came during the Early Classic Period (a.d. 300-600) of the Mayan civilization. Then called Xaman-Ha, or "waters of the north," Playa del Carmen was a rest stop of sorts for travelers making their way from the great cities of the Mayan world to the island of Cozumel. The coast and the lowlands of the peninsula were still heavily populated with the descendents of the fallen civilization when the Spaniards arrived. Tulum, less than an hour south of Playa, was the last Mayan outpost and there are plenty of small ruins in Playa del Carmen. The Spanish focused their attention around the area of Mérida, where conditions were better for growing henequén (sisal), a fibre used to make rope. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Caribbean coast was considered a savage place with not much to offer for potential settlers.
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Cruceros marítimos del caribe is a company in continuous development with certified personnel under the internationally safety code I.S.M. (International Safety Management) and the code P.B.I.P (Protection of Ships |
and port facilities). We are a Company characterized for introducing in Mexico top technology and it has marked the route continuing in the excellence of the marine tourist service. |
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The community has a project of recovering ancient traditions by the promotion of its ancient purification ritual. There, we meet the community healer, referred to as Shaman, who guides us through a magical night where we discover the most amazing
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and unique Mayan ritual which was performed by ancient Mayan in order to be reborn as warriors. We also have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner, swim in the fresh water of a sacred sinkhole, referred to as cenote and see a rural museum to learn how this people live in harmony with nature. |
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Local Shopping Playa del Carmen shopping and nightlife - both can be found in abundant quantities just 15-minutes from the Fairmont Mayakoba. There is a varied choice of boutique shopping, unique handicrafts, good restaurants, and an active nightlife, most of which is on or around La Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), Playa's very popular promenade.
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Shopping in Playa del Carmen
Quinta Avenida, the main shopping street in Playa del Carmen, is open exclusively for pedestrians. The goods sold in Playa del Carmen's shops are from all over Mexico and the world. There are also some galleries featuring artists from San Cristobal and Oaxaca. Shopping at Fairmont Mayakoba
Our Logo Store offers a great selection of Fairmont branded merchandise and clothing for the entire family. Exclusive accessories are also available. The store is located in the main building, ground floor
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Elements within the Playa del Carmen local community and government have attempted to retain Playa del Carmen's reputation and charm as a small fishing village and artists' colony, without becoming as large or tourist-dependent as Cancún. To this end, the city passed an ordinance limiting |
buildings to three stories. A few four-story buildings were built before the ordinance, however. Playa del Carmen is currently expanding north beyong the Colosio section and on the other side of highway 307, the Ejido. Playacar is residencial and touristic development in Playa del Carmen, just south of the main urban area, where most of the all inclusive hotels, the aviary and the golf course are located. Playacar is privately owned by the Castanon family. |
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