(Take 2)
My first attempt at a post disappeared as soon as I tried to add photos so the photos may be added later to avoid that happening again.
We finally made it to Playa del Carmen about three hours later than planned thanks to a near two hour airport delay and a very long line at immigration.
It also didn't help that our driver couldn't find our hotel right away, having never been there before. So rather than heading to the beach as originally planned, we instead spent the evening wandering around the area of town that will be our home for the next four days. The juxtaposition between local Playa del Carmen and tourist Playa del Carmen is hard to miss. It's particularly evident on 5th Avenue where you have high end shops next to tourist attractions and local artisans. We had dinner at a Mayan restaurant and managed to get in a little shopping.
Our hotel is serviceable but the rooms are very basic. The outside area is quite nice though. The hotel is at the center of everything-- both near the beach and near the shops. And it's always easy to find our way back! Until tomorrow-- adios!
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