Playa del Carmen, a beautiful coastal oasis situated in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is a bustling town famous for its beautiful beaches, vibrant vibes, and culture! Whether this is your first visit or you are returning to bask in the tropical dazzle, Playa del Carmen suits all tastes. With its aquamarine waters, luxury resorts, and the nearby historical sites of Mayan ruins, this is a top destination for travelers who seek both relaxation and adventure.

One of the main highlights in town is the world-famous Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), a pedestrian strip featuring high-end boutiques, eateries, and bars. It is an ideal place to take a walk, buy handicrafts, or taste the regional dishes prepared with sea products or typical Mexican specialties. If the open sea is more your style, then Playa del Carmen offers a mecca of beaches where you can relax and swim in crystal-clear waters. Visitors staying at hotel Occidental Xcaret enjoy exploring the coral reefs and frolicking along the clean white sands, while underwater are colorful marine caves containing clear sea water.

Hotel Occidental at Xcaret Destination

Hotel Occidental at Xcaret Destination is one of the best picks in Playa del Carmen for travelers looking for luxury and convenience. Ideally set in the heart of the incredible Riviera Maya, this all-inclusive 5-star resort offers a unique experience combining sophisticated luxury and natural beauty that are in complete harmony with their lush surroundings at a fabulous waterfront beachfront location. Just minutes from Playa del Carmen, the resort’s pristine location makes it an ideal home base for exploring the area’s top sites as well as a gracious retreat after a full day.

A unique feature of the hotel is its access to Xcaret Park next door, an eco-archaeological park combining Mayan rinins and underground rivers known as cenotes with educational exhibits on Mexico’s natural and cultural history. Booking a stay at this hotel secures you access to all you could want to tilt the scales in your favor when it’s time for visiting the park to making it an ideal meeting point for families or anyone that simply has a love of Mexico and its history/biodiversity.

A Nature Lover’s Paradise

The Hotel Occidental at Xcaret destination seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings. The 765-room and suite resort offers spacious rooms with outdoor terraces or balconies boasting spectacular jungle gardens and ocean glimpses. In their own setting, the hotel is surrounded by lush greenery with tropical plants and animals, providing a peaceful environment.

For those who prefer the wonderful outdoors, there are various choices from the hotel. The resort offers guests a total of seven pools for families and adults. A peaceful patch of beach tucked under the hotel where you can slumber in your own cocoon between the sound of waves, broken by a light rustle of breeze through the palm trees.

But the resort features its own authentic bubble-gum pink riverbed formations that are actually, and strangely, natural. Something like spending hours on end next to the water, getting lost in mangroves, and immersing yourself in the beauty of nature.

All-inclusive Comfort and Luxury

If you stay at the Hotel Occidental at Xcaret Destination, then your odds of luxury amenities will increase exponentially. Not only that, but dining options are plentiful across the resort, with something for every taste, from international buffets to specialty restaurants that range from Italian to sushi. Additional activities are available to guests, such as tennis, snorkeling, and fitness classes. You can relax and get rejuvenated at the peaceful retreat of a spa or book a massage.

Nights at the resort are as entertaining as days, too—with nightly live entertainment, themed shows, and fun nightlife. From dancing the night away to a calm night under the stars, the hotel has something for everyone.

Exploring Beyond the Hotel

Playa del Carmen is more than just a beach. Its proximity to several key natural and historical sites also makes it an ideal spot from which to visit other parts of the Riviera Maya. A short drive from the resort are the Tulum and Cobá Mayan archeological sites, where ancient pyramids await discovery. Tulum: Tatum is where the jungle meets the Caribbean and repeat a good day trip to learn some history and culture, as well as get your fill of nature.

If you like marine sports, the gateway to this is Playa Del Carmen where you can get to Cozumel Island and all of its famous diving sites. Accessed via a daily ferry from the mainland, this diver’s paradise allows you to swim amongst underwater caves and reefs bursting with colorful sea creatures.

A Memorable Stay at Hotel Occidental Xcaret

Spending your vacation in Playa del Carmen staying at Hotel Occidental at Xcaret Destination will make you have a wonderful time. From luxury hotels, stunning landscapes, to a plethora of cultural sights that are able to cater even the most diverse palette – all ready and waiting to be discovered under the Caribbean sun. It caters one of the best all inclusive resorts for families, those lovey-dovey couple walks on the beach in Mexico, and well duh — some thrill seekers looking for a heart thumping action packed hoot.