{"id":3703,"date":"2015-03-23T15:59:03","date_gmt":"2015-03-23T21:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=3703"},"modified":"2015-03-30T23:27:59","modified_gmt":"2015-03-31T05:27:59","slug":"top-25-beaches-in-the-riviera-maya-a-day-at-playa-paraiso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2015\/03\/top-25-beaches-in-the-riviera-maya-a-day-at-playa-paraiso\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 Beaches in the Riviera Maya: A Day at Playa Paraiso"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beach #17 on the Countdown to the Best Beach in the Riviera Maya: Playa Para\u00edso<\/strong><\/p>\n

We don\u2019t get tired of mentioning it: the Riviera Maya is blessed with hundreds of beautiful beaches, all of white sand and clear blue waters filled with the most diverse and beautiful underwater life one could ever imagine. Amongst those hundreds of beaches you can find throughout this gorgeous paradise is Playa Paraiso<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Not to be confused with Tulum\u2019s Playa Para\u00edso (which, to be fair, is also part of the Riviera Maya), this beach is located a short five minute drive south of Puerto Morelos, or a ten minute drive north of Playa del Carmen. Although the beach has a public access \u2013 like every beach in the area \u2013 it is only surrounded by hotels such as Iberostar Paraiso and the Grand Mayan Palace.<\/p>\n

Like most secluded and not widely known beaches, Playa Paraiso keeps true to its name: paradise. Being \u201cfar\u201d from the popular beaches of Playa del Carmen, it has little to offer in the sense of entertainment, food or drinks; but the view, the tranquility and the beauty make up for everything else it lacks.<\/p>\n

If you want to get away from the crowds (although the hotel guests will be sharing the beach with you), from the hustle and bustle of the busy cities and from the \u201cbuy this, eat here, drink with us\u201d atmosphere, then you\u2019ve picked the right beach!<\/p>\n

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Playa Para\u00edso: Getting There<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting to Playa Para\u00edso is really easy, as it is located between the two main cities of Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n

Driving:<\/span><\/strong> If you are driving from Cancun, you need to take the highway 309 south towards Playa del Carmen. Approximately 33 km south of Cancun, right after passing over the Puerto Morelos overpass bridge, you will find the Iberostar and Grand Mayan Palace hotels. The public access is located right by the hotels. If you are coming from Playa del Carmen, you need to drive north towards Puerto Morelos until you reach the mentioned hotels.<\/p>\n

Taking a Taxi:<\/span><\/strong> Taxis may be somewhat expensive depending on where you are coming from, but they are an easy way to make sure you get to the right place. Just call a cab from wherever you are and ask them to drive you to the public access of Playa Para\u00edso (make sure you specify which one so you don\u2019t end up in Tulum!).<\/p>\n

Public transportation:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Colectivos:<\/strong> Collective vans are easily accessible on the highway, or at their starting points in Cancun, Tulum<\/a> and Playa del Carmen. If you are in Cancun, you need to hop on a van heading towards Playa del Carmen and ask to get off at Playa Para\u00edso. If you are coming from Playa, then hop on a van that is headed towards Cancun and do the same thing. Vans charge 35 pesos or less, depending on where you hop on.<\/p>\n

Buses:<\/strong> Public buses that stop throughout the highway are accessible from the ADO terminals. They are called Mayabs and drive from Cancun towards south Quintana Roo, and back, making predetermined stops, sort of like colectivos. You may ask at the ADO bus terminal if they stop anywhere near Playa Para\u00edso or the above mentioned hotels.<\/p>\n