While both make amazing destinations for a beach vacation, Tulum and Playa del Carmen are very different, and are suited for different types of travelers.

One section of La Quinta, as the strip is known locally, is called Little Italy—these blocks decorated with freshly made pasta, luring in passersby. You’ll also find steak houses, burger joints, ...

Daily ridership between Tulum and Playa del Carmen has fallen by more than 50%, according to estimates by local transport operators.

T he best all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen allow you to enjoy the region’s cenotes, beaches and natural beauty with food, drinks, activities and more—all rolled up into your rate.