Though some time ago Playa del Carmen was only a small fishing town located in front of Cozumel Island, thanks to the building of Cancún, more and more visitors arrived, and nowadays it is one of the most preferred tourist destinations of this area. 
Its beaches are better than the ones in Cozumel, for example, and its nightlife is full of emotions and happiness. Besides, it is a very recommendable place for diving.
The way of living in Playa del Carmen is liberal and very relaxed; it is common bumping into people practicing topless sitting in the sun on the beach, and a kilometer to the north of the main beach, nudism is optional.
This is the ideal place to rest, sit in the sun, enjoy warm waters and relax. When the sun starts going down, the night brings fun, mainly in the 5th Av. Where it is nice to sit and have something to drink taking advantage of the ‘happy hour.’