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April in Playa del Carmen

Spring is drawing nearer and the days are getting longer. Wanderlust is coming back, and so is the desire to leave the hard winter behind!

Easter vacation and spring break offer you the chance to escape from the daily grind and head to one of Mexico’s/the world’s most exciting vacation destinations - Playa del Carmen!

Playa del Carmen is a little slice of heaven…a modern village nestled on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya.

La Tortuga Hotel and Spa offers you the possibility of a marvelous vacation in Playa del Carmen.
We’ll make your stay relaxing, thanks to our services organized exclusively to improve your vacation experience.

One of the world’s/Mexico’s most fascinating destinations, Playa del Carmen is part of the Mayan Riviera! This beautiful area of Mexico boasts the natural wholeness of its territory and a boundless wealth of flora and fauna.

In addition to its underwater caves, the Riviera Maya is known for its "cenotes", natural swimming pools often located inside caves where stalactites and stalagmites abound.

What better occasion than the “Semana Santa”, to book a vacation dedicated to fun or relaxation?
The week leading up to Easter - known in English as Holy Week - is called “Semana Santa” in Latin American countries.
It is celebrated with processions, masses and other events that mark Jesus Christ's triumphant return to Jerusalem, his trial, his carrying of the cross, and his crucifixion. In Mexico, Easter is a combination of Semana Santa (Holy Week - Palm Sunday to Easter Saturday) and Pascua (Resurrection Sunday until the following Saturday).

Mexico is nearly 90 percent Roman Catholic, so this religious holiday has a special meaning that the entire community shares and participates in.

Semana Santa is Mexico's second-most important holiday season of the year after Christmas, and runs from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
For most Mexicans, this two-week period is the time for a great vacation, and people enjoy this time in the community of their choice.

Because Playa del Carmen is an “international town” made up of tourists, foreigners and Mexicans from all over the country, Easter is celebrated in the restaurants of Playa del Carmen with explosions of tastes, music and colors!

The Playa del Carmen nightclubs and famous places around Fifth Avenue are filled with happy people celebrating life!

La Tortuga hotel and Spa is the perfect place to set up base for your visit to the Riviera Maya.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico is located in a  convenient part of the Yucatan Peninsula: just a few minutes away from Playa del Carmen are archaeological Mayan ruins like Tulum and Coba, as well as evocative natural parks like Xcaret or Xel-Ha.

Sunbathe on the white sandy beach, swim or practice your favorite water sport - including fishing - in the blue sea. Enjoy a variety of foods prepared by on-site international chefs.

Travels enriches your life!
La Tortuga Hotel and Spa offers you everything you wish for in your dream vacation in Playa del Carmen.