The rainiest season o f the year in Playa del Carmen is considered to be autumn. During the fall months a plan of a vacation may be interrupted with severe rainfalls. Tourists looking for a rich exploration tour over the resort should better visit Playa del Carmen in winter which is not that hot.
Planning a visit to the Playa del Carmen resort one should be backed up with sun protecting creams and lotions as getting a sun burn as well as sun stroke is possible even during a common tour through the city. Those tourists looking for visiting of nature reservations should get insect protection as well. Mosquitoes are still the main problem of the resort.
The only available type of city transport is a bus running not only to every district of the resort but to the nearest suburbs as well. Prices for trips are fixed and can be specified in any tourist information center or hotel.
In the evening the only available type of transport is a taxi. Tourists should not anticipate cheating on the side of drivers who may practice upon unawareness of foreign guests. Taxi rates are controlled by law. Thus taxi drivers are disabled to skyrocket the prices when taking foreign guests aboard as stiff fines are imposed for such kind of violation of law.
The most buzzing and vibrant business street of the city is considered to be the Quinta Avenida street offering original souvenirs and unique crafts for sale. Tourists should not get confused with low prices for offered goods as these goods still feature high quality. Markets and private shops and stores of the resort welcome bargaining however one should not reckon upon high discounts as the initial prices are more than just affordable.
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