Playa del Carmen, located on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is noted for its beaches and proximity to Cancun, 40 miles to the north, and the Xel Ha/Tulum area some 35 miles to the south. Calica (Puerto Calica), the site of a relatively new cruise pier is located four miles to the south. Cruise ships must anchor offshore and tender passengers at Playa del Carmen so Calica is starting to grow in importance as an alternate port.
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