Playa del Carmen What to Pack

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: You need to take a large tube of cream for bites when in mexico. I got bited 10 times by a Mosquito which are sore but the ant bites there itch for day and days. The only time they didn't itch was when i put cream on which is a relef.

Miscellaneous: You need to just remember to take with you your immigration money to get out off the country. They have a person sat at a table within the check in line taking it off you and stamping your tickets. I got told its different cost at different times of the year and for differen't countries , i am not sure how true this is but it cost me $55 , which is around £38. You can pay is US dollars, English Pound or Mexican.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Every beach i went on seem to have quite shape large rock or stones. Also when walking out into the sea it seemed to be the same but you just carn't see them due to the water at times. I got some before i went out there and used them all the time. Well worth thinking about taking them.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: I was advised before going to mexico to buy a snorkell and mask here in the UK because they are expensive in mexico. All the places i see selling good quailty snorkels and masks where abit more than the UK and the only cheap ones seem to look and feel cheap plastic ones. Depends what the prices of the gear is in your place of home but i found it to be slightly cheaper and this is a must have if going to Mexico

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I adivse any one who burns alot or easier takes a high sun cream. The first day i would a good make 50 and i still burn't. I ended up buying a good american brand 70 which seemed to work better for me. But when swimming in the water i used a rash vest to help stop burning.

Photo Equipment: If you can afford a good under water camera i would get one and take it. I never took one as i don't own one but when i did the trip out to the whale sharks i wish i had one then to catch these beautiful animals on picutre. Luckly for me the tour guide had one and put all the pictures on a disc for me and the quality is out standing. I have since gone and ordered my self one for furture holidays. A must have for any ways doing snorkelling or water sports.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: When I stayed a night in a new hotel right on the beach in town in Playa del Carmen around 13 years ago, there was tar in the sand all over the beach -- and then it was on my feet and would not come off. Maybe someone who has been there recently can say whether the tar is still there and whether it might be on the beach at the resort that is the topic of this thread. Just in case, I suggest bringing "beach walking" shoes that you will use for nothing else. Open shoes (sandals) are not likely to completely protect your feet.

Miscellaneous: when visiting the archeological sites is very important that you bring sun caps or even an umbrella if your skin is very sensitive. The sun is very strong and the shades are almost impossible to find. Also bring water with you, and some confortable shoes.