12/21/2006, Tulum.
Maya Ruins at Tulum
Standing in the middle of the main grounds at Tulum, surrounded by ancient foundations and pathways leading to erect ruins and the beaches of the Maya.
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12/20/2006, Playa del Carmen.
Avenidas Quinta y Benito Juarez
At the intersection of the two major streets in Playa del Carmen - at least a gringo. Between the store and the bus station runs Avenida Benito Juarez, which takes you west up to the federal highway which runs north from Cancun down to Playa del Carmen and further on south. Going north or south at this intersection takes you along Avenida Quinta, the main tourist shopping district in town.
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12/20/2006, Playa del Carmen.
Quinta Avenida y Calle Corazon
Just a typical intersection along Calle Corazon - lots of mixed (high-end and touristy) shopping, restaurants and bars, for miles in every direction.
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12/20/2006, Playa del Carmen.
Walking Up From the Beach
Walking up from the beach at Playa del Carmen towards the main shopping drag on Quinta Avenida. There's a new church going in on one side of the street, just opposite the main bus depot. From here there is a mile or two of shopping going north, or you can walk into town heading west.
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12/19/2006, Playa del Carmen.
A Room (With a) View
From our living room looking out past the balcony you can see the jungle that courses through the resort grounds and the opposite side of the ring of buildings that house the guests.

12/17/2006, Playa del Carmen.
On Point
Another view from south of the hotel, along the gorgeous beach at sunset.
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12/17/2006, Playa del Carmen.
Tidal Pools at the Point
Just before sunset I took a stroll south on the beach and found this spot, with a living tidal pool right at the point. A great place to watch the sun go down after a day of sun and drinks!
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12/17/2006, Playa del Carmen.
On Point
Our hotel in Mexico, the Mayan Palace, was right on the beach south of Cancun and north of Playa del Carmen. We spent the majority of our time lounging around the pools and beaches. This view is from a few hundred yards south along the beach, at a small point where you could look back and see the hotel, or further south towards a small fishing village harbor.
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12/17/2006, Playa del Carmen.
Underneath the Pier
Closed for repairs since the last hurricane, the hotel has a pier that looks like it's used for parties and other events.
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12/17/2006, Playa del Carmen.
First Day on the Beach
Our first day in the sun was low-key and pleasant. We spent most of the day checking out the huge pools and rocky beaches at the resort. Here we are vegging under a big palapa on the beach, waiting for our first round of drinks.
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