This All-Inclusive family resort opened October of 2008 offers travelers the utmost in luxury and amenities. With the choice of Family, Adult-Only and Premier areas of the resort it offers a perfect escape for every type of traveler. Double canopy beds line the beautiful Bahia Petempich Beach, while a lazy river winds from door to door of Swim-Up Suites! When lounging in the sun or shade is not enough, activities and programs are available of all types for all ages, including play areas and water parks furnished by Fisher-Price?Ǭ� for young ones to water games and shows for adults.

With numerous types of suites offering unique features and loads of space, you can find exactly the stay experience you seek at Azul Sensatori Hotel, whether you're traveling with your spouse, kids, extended family or group of friends.

You can have a lazy river lapping at your terrace and your own heated Jacuzzi right in the lazy river too, the first-of-its-kind in the industry. Every suite has an in-room Jacuzzi. The Family Jacuzzi Suites accommodate two adults plus three children. For additional space, connecting suites are guaranteed. Couples seeking romance will adore the wrap-around balconies and views from the Honeymoon Suites.

Accommodations at Azul Sensatori are grouped into three areas on the property:

* Adults-Only Section: With adults-only pool and adults-only restaurant
* Family Section: Close to the Kid's Club, Breeze Teen Club, kid's pool and splash park
* Premium Section: Featuring dedicated concierge and upscale amenities

Resort Amenities

• Champagne welcome drink with personalized check in
• Accommodations as selected
• All local and selected international premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and juices
• All meals and specialty snacks
• Daily activities program
• 3 swimming pools, one for children
• Kids club (4 to 12 years of age)
• Interactive Teens club (13 to 17 years old) disco,
• bar (non-alcoholic drinks)
• Non-motorized water sports; kayaks, snorkeling gear,
• and boogie boards.
• Scuba diving clinics in the pool
• Spanish classes, stretching classes, aqua aerobics,

• dance, cooking classes etc...
• Fitness center
• Special nightly entertainment, Shows and live music.
• Beach parties
• Water trampoline in ocean
• Two tennis courts. Rackets and balls provided free. *Fee
• applies for electrically lit tennis courts.
• Beach volleyball, soccer, shuffle board, ping-pong
• Giant chess and table games
• 24 hours Room Service. Restrictions apply when raining.
• Once daily restocked mini bar with soft drinks, water and
• beer
• Concierge and vacation planner services
• All taxes and gratuities

Services

• Candlelight beach dinners, family barbecues, s'mores parties, birthday parties
• Spa treatments
• Romantic In-Suite Packages
• Signature Memories
• Tours and excursions
• Shuttle transportation to Cancun and Playa del Carmen
• Mini-air hockey, mini-pingpong and mini-soccer in Kid's Club
• Interactive gaming, billiards and air hockey in Breeze Teen Club
• Kites for kite flying
• DVDs

• International wine selection from our cellars
• Scuba diving trips, certification, rental equipment
• Lighted tennis courts for night play
• Babysitting and nanny services
• On-demand movies & video games
• Fax and Internet services, international phone calls
• Car rental & limousine service
• Money exchange
• Laundry services
• 24-hour medical services

Rooms & Rates

• Starting at $318/night
  
• Junior Jacuzzi Swim Up Suite
• King, Baths, Sleeps up to 2

• Starting at $327/night
  
• Family Jacuzzi Suite
• King, Sleeper Sofa, Baths, Sleeps up to 5

• Starting at $430/night
  
• Premium Jacuzzi Swim Up Suite
• King, Sleeper Sofa, Baths, Sleeps up to 5

Room Amenities

• All-Inclusive Plan Includes

  • Champagne welcome with personalized check-in
  • Selected accommodations
  • Selected premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and juices
  • Private label wine
  • Gourmet meals and specialty snacks
  • Eight-course Author's Dinner
  • Beach beds for two with beach waiter service
  • In-suite Jacuzzi for two
  • Wine & tequila tastings
  • Baby Equipment Loan Program: stroller, Pack and Play, baby bottle warmer, baby bottles, bottle sterilizer, infant monitor, wash basin, baby food processor, Gourmet Gerber baby food
  • Fisher-Price Jugueteca Toy Lending Program
  • 4 swimming pools, one for children
  • Interactive Breeze Teen Club (13 to 17 years old) and nightclub (11 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
  • Kid's Club (6 months to 12 years of age)
  • Splash park, playground
  • Rock climbing tower
  • Daily/nightly entertainment, shows and live music

  • Teen beach parties
  • Teen White Carpet Event
  • Ocean trampoline
  • Parent's Night Out: Complimentary babysitting at the Kid's Club nightly 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Non-motorized water sports: kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boards
  • Scuba diving clinics in the pool
  • Full-service concierge
  • Spanish classes, stretching classes, aqua aerobics, cooking classes
  • Fitness center and classes
  • Two tennis courts (fee for lighted night play)
  • Beach volleyball, soccer, pingpong
  • Giant chess set and table games
  • 24-hour room service (restricted when raining)
  • Kid's menu and Gourmet Gerber baby food
  • Once daily re-stocked mini bar with soft drinks, water and beer
  • U.S.-based Certified Advance Wedding Planner and On-Site Certified Wedding Coordinator
  • All taxes and gratuities

  
  

• Included Dining Opportunities

  Tapaz
  This is a chef-interactive restaurant where chefs cook small tapas starter courses and present them personally to the table. The main course is served family-style, on large platters and in large bowls, to the center of the table so diners can help themselves. Stone walls provide castle ambiance; large tables accommodate family groups up to 12 people. Open for dinner.

  Le Chique
  This tres-chic adults-only bar and restaurant could be right out of the fashionable streets of Paris. The highlight is the eight-course Author's Dinner, featuring innovative, ground-breaking cuisine at each course. These memorable flavor explosions are the unique creation of the chef, much like the writer of poetry. The elaborate ambience sparkles with crystals, beads and purple accents. Open for dinner; dress is elegant.

  Sienna
  Savor the world of fresh, hand-made pasta, crusty pizzas cooked in a brick oven, sauce simmering with fresh herbs, the aromas of garlic, basil and oregano, and delicate pastries to end the meal. The authentic cuisine of Tuscany is presented in the ambience of a bricked Italian wine cellar. Private dining area available. Open for dinner.

  Spoon
  Food prep becomes entertainment at this restaurant with a display kitchen and interactive cooking stations. Guests can watch the chefs at work and put in requests to suit personal taste. Tiny gourmet starters and small surprise bites served between courses are served on large spoons. Private dining area available. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  Zavaz
  At this Caribbean bistro, dine on tropical fare by the seaside with lapping waves setting a tranquil tone. The highlight is spicy specialties from various islands, fresh fish and local ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  Zocalo
  Our classic Mexican restaurant showcases regional cuisines from around the country, and offers popular favorites like quesadillas and tacos. There is a large kids menu. Mariachi music sets the festive ambiance for this oceanfront restaurant. Sit inside or outside on the terrace. Open for lunch and dinner.

• Included Wine and Spirits

  Le Chique Lounge
  This is the high-end club with sophisticated decor and techno beat lounge music that everyone wants to go to. It's the most exclusive spot in town...the place to go to hang with the glamorous and sip trendy cocktails.

  Mojito Lounge
  Take your pick from 31 specialty Mojitos in this fashionable lounge. Soaring ceilings, clean white and green colors, and plants set the fresh atmosphere.

  Rooftop Garden Lounge
  Marvel at the sweeping ocean views from this one-of-a kind rooftop bar serving cocktails made from top brand liquors. You'll enjoy live entertainment every night followed by dancing under the starlit Mexican sky.

  Zavaz Lounge
  Lively Latin Caribbean music entices guests to this bar inside Zavaz restaurant. Here refreshingly cool coladas are made from exotic fruit juices and liquor.

  Zavaz Swim-up Bar
  Enjoy top-notch liquor brands like Absolut and Grey Goose without leaving the comfort of the pool. Sit on sunken bar stools and hang out.

  Cantina Zocalo
  This cantina is situated at the edge of the pool and on the edge of the beach, with classic rock music from the '60s and '70s you love. Choose your cocktails served frozen or on the rocks.

  Zocalo Swim-up Bar
  Swim right up to this bar in the pool where beach music such as Brazilian and the Beach Boys sets a fun scene. A host of signature margaritas are the specialty here, served frozen or straight up.

  Wave Swim-up Bar
  Located in the adults-only pool, the mixologists at this popular swim-up bar create cocktails that you'll want the recipe for. Work with them to create your personal cocktail.

• Additional Fee-based Amenities

  • Candlelight beach dinners, family barbecues, s'mores parties, birthday parties
  • Spa treatments
  • Romantic In-Suite Packages
  • Signature Memories
  • Tours and excursions
  • Shuttle transportation to Cancun and Playa del Carmen
  • Mini-air hockey, mini-pingpong and mini-soccer in Kid's Club
  • Interactive gaming, billiards and air hockey in Breeze Teen Club
  • Kites for kite flying
  • DVDs

  • International wine selection from our cellars
  • Scuba diving trips, certification, rental equipment
  • Lighted tennis courts for night play
  • Babysitting and nanny services
  • On-demand movies & video games
  • Fax and Internet services, international phone calls
  • Car rental & limousine service
  • Money exchange
  • Laundry services
  • 24-hour medical services

  
  

• Available Spa Services

  Beachfront Gazebo Massage
  Have a massage in a white gazebo right on the sand to the sound of lapping waves. Or have it in a secluded garden gazebo surrounded by colorful tropical flowers. Do it at dawn, sunset or by moonlight for a special experience. Couples can do this together.

  Shirodhara Energy Massage
  An Ayurvedic treatment from India that starts with sacred stones placed on energy chakras for balancing. Includes an acupressure back massage, a warm green tea drizzle on the forehead energy chakra, a head massage and foot reflexology.

  World Ritual Massage
  Combines an aroma drizzle to elevate the senses with a global massage.

  Citrus Souffle
  Includes a honey crystal scrub, a warm Citrus Souffle body wrap and an orange essential oil massage.

  Olive Slimming & Toning
  Starts with a crystallized honey scrub, followed by olive purification clay application with heating and cooling wraps. There is a neuro-aroma bath soak and massage with melted mango body butter.

  Spa Journey
  Spa packages typically include a number of in-sync treatments such as scrub, wrap, massage, facial or bath combinations. How can you go wrong with package names like Paradise or Tranquility.

  Massages
  These deeply satisfying techniques in massage and acupressure might incorporate warm stones, essential oils, aromatherapy or energy work. Add another massage therapist for a four-handed massage or another massage table for your partner for the ultimate experience.

  For Men
  Try the Sport Facial, Stress Terminator Journey, or the Face, Head and Shoulder Acupressure.

  For Expectant Mothers
  This safe, tailored program focuses on preventing stretch marks, balancing the complexion and enhancing tranquility.

  Facials
  Our facials use products from prestigious European skin care lines. They are designed to hydrate, oxygenate, revitalize, minimize wrinkles and lessen the effects of aging.

  Wraps
  Cooling, hydrating, detoxifying and nourishing elements are used in body wraps. Choose a kiwi-mango or coconut-lime Tropical Wrap, or the divine Chocolate Wrap with flower milk bath.

  Diamond Magnetic
  Starts with lavender aromatherapy for relaxation before brilliant-cut diamonds are placed on the seven chakras for energy balancing. Real diamond dust with micronized iron is applied as a body exfoliant. The iron particles are lifted by electromagnetic current, leaving the sparkling diamond dust on the skin. A diamond massage finishes the experience.

  New Era Inhibit Facial
  The product used in this anti-aging treatment minimizes and erases expression lines by filling wrinkles, like a natural Botox.

  Scrubs
  To cleanse and invigorate the skin, crystallized honey or plant extracts are used in body scrubs. Some scrubs combine a jetted hydro massage, or a bath of crystals and flower petals.

  Wedding Spa Rituals
  Ensure total bliss for your entire wedding day with a spa package to relax and prepare for the big event. Reserve the private Bridal Suite in Vassa Spa where you can be pampered and polished to look your best when all eyes are on you.

  Romantic Couples Indulgences
  Reserve the dedicated Couples Suite in Vassa Spa with dual massage tables for pampered togetherness. Schedule joint treatments and take time to enjoy the experience.

• Wedding, Honeymoon & Anniversary Packages

  Sweet Package (FREE)
  

  • Filing of all documents
  • Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minster
  • Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator
  • Complimentary online bridal registry and wedding website

  • Decoration of wedding location including wooden plank aisle runner, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen
  • Romantically decorated suite on wedding night
  • Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day
  • Dinner reservations for wedding group in the Spoon restaurant (maximum 40 persons)
  • Plus amenities of the Honeymoon & Anniversary Package

  
  

  Honeymoon & Anniversary Package
  

  • Private romantic candle light dinner on the beach for the couple
  • Chilled bottle of domestic champagne delivered to couples room upon arrival
  • Couples 1/2 hour massage lesson

  • Guaranteed king-size bed
  • Special in room towel arrangement daily
  • Bathrobes for use during stay

  
  

  Gold Wedding Package
  

  • Filing of all documents
  • Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minister
  • Professional services of an on site wedding coordinator
  • Complimentary online bridal registry and wedding website
  • Decoration of wedding location including wooden plank aisle runner, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen
  • Romantically decorated suite on wedding night
  • Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day
  • Dinner reservations for the wedding group in the Spoon restaurant (maximum 40 persons)

  • Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two
  • Chilled bottle of domestic champagne
  • Brides fresh floral bouquet
  • Grooms boutonniere
  • Blood test
  • Professional wedding photographer and 36 color picture package plus negatives
  • Hand made wedding album
  • Plus amenities of the Honeymoon & Anniversary Package

  
  

  Silver Wedding Package
  

  • Filing of all documents
  • Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minster
  • Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator
  • Complimentary online bridal registry and wedding website
  • Decoration of wedding location including wooden plank aisle runner, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen
  • Romantically decorated suite on wedding night
  • Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day

  • Dinner reservations for wedding group in the Spoon restaurant (maximum 40 persons)
  • Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two
  • Chilled bottle of domestic champagne
  • Brides fresh floral bouquet
  • Grooms boutonniere
  • Plus amenities of the Honeymoon & Anniversary Package

  
  

  SKY Wedding Package
  

  • SKY deck ceremony location that accommodates up to 80 people: Cocktail area with tables and umbrellas, Ceremony location overlooking the Caribbean, Lounge area with modular seating
  • Signature SKY deck uniforms with white glove service
  • SKY welcome cocktail served to all guests upon arrival
  • SKY deck cold towel service for each guest during ceremony
  • SKY deck fans placed on each seat

  • Personalized printed ceremony program with SKY deck photo
  • SKY webcam service featuring live internet broadcast of the ceremony
  • Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator
  • Souvenir silver photo frame for the bride and groom
  • The SKY Wedding Package is available as an add-on to the Free, Silver or Gold Wedding Package only. Location has a maximum capacity of 80 people and is only accessible by elevator and then one flight of stairs.

  
  

  Rules & Regulations
  

  • All wedding couples must first start with a package; qualify for the free or purchase the gold and silver
  • Maximum wedding group size is 340 persons
  • A non-refundable $200 deposit and signed wedding contract must be received to hold a wedding date
  • Full payment is due no later than 30 days prior to wedding date
  • A cancellation penalty of $300 applies to cancellations made inside of 30 days
  • Package price includes tax

  • 2008 packages valid through December 22, 2008
  • Silver and gold packages valid in all markets
  • The Free Sweet Wedding Package is valid when booking a Honeymoon Suite for a minimum of 7 nights plus 15 additional room nights in any category. Valid in the USA and reservations booked at published rates only. Must be booked 30 at least days in advance.
  • SKY Wedding Package is only available as an optional add on when qualifying for the free or purchasing the Silver or Gold Wedding Package. Location has a maximum capacity of 80 people and is accessible by elevator and then one flight of stairs only.
  • Package inclusions may vary without previous notice
  • Room reservations must be made separately

  
  

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• Area Attractions: See it, Do it, Love it!
  Swim with Dolphins, Wet'n'Wild
  Offers dolphin experiences. (Beware: no cameras are allowed, then they charge $25 for the first photo, $20 for each subsequent one).
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  Jeep Adventures
  During your Cancun Jeep Adventure you will get to visit some of the most beautiful parts of the Caribbean which are rarely visited by tourists.We avoid all of the usual tourist sites and concentrate on an action packed day full of scenic beauty and fun! Your professional adventure leader will guide you throughout the day to amazing places that even few locals get the chance to experience!
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  Aqua Tours
  Exciting water tour! Choose either a Jet ski or two person Jet boat for a trip through the lagoon out to snorkel on the reef, their top tours are Jungle Tour and the Sailing Quest (Catamarans).
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  The Lobster Dinner Cruise
  Romantic night out. Both the guys and gals will enjoy this trip. Take a trip out on the calm lagoon on a beautiful boat with friends you have not met yet. The staff allows you to take part in the fun or settle back and watch the sunset. Steak and lobster is cooked on the boat and tastes so much better away from the city sounds.
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  Football (Soccer)
  The most beautiful of sports is new in Cancun with the First Division team 'Potros de Hierro (Iron Colts) of Cancun'. The Atlante team, now based in Cancun, has a brand new stadium downtown.
  
  
  Markets
  Bring your haggling skills and get ready for a vast shopping experience in any of the city markets. Great buys can be found, but you need the nerve to get the price right.
  
  
  La Isla
  La Isla is a huge outside shopping mall in Cancun right near many of the local hotels. It features hundreds of stores ranging from American brands like Polo to Mexican brands like Gasolina. There are numerous restaurants including Chili's and McDonalds along with more local Mexican foods.
  
  
  Visit Cozumel
  Open 5.00 p.m TO 2.00 a.m. Bar with swings. Located next to La Carreta for cold Mexican beers, cheladas, exotic cocktails or aged tequila with live music.
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  Quinta Avenida
  Quinta Avenida, also referred to in English as 5th Avenue, is the main tourist thoroughfare in Playa. It is a pedestrian only, cobblestone lined street which spans approximately 20 blocks. Along 5th Ave. you will find a variety of restaurants, bars, clubs, shopping opportunities and various services. In Playa, nearly everything starts from this street.
  
  
  Playa Tukan
  The best beach is Playa Tukan at the north end of town off of Calle 26. It is best to arrive early. Rent a canopy bed on the beach. Draw the canopy back and catch the rays, then pull it back again for an afternoon nap. Mamitas Beach Club has plenty of beds and great music playing during the day. Be aware that some women do go topless but this is not widely accepted by locals.
  
  
  Nightlife
  A number of the best nightclubs are located on the beach. If you are interested in nightlife (dancing, drinks late until the evening/morning), then be sure to visit Blue Parrot, El Pirata, Santenera, and Hotel Deseo. The Blue Parrot has an intese and spectacular nightly fire show at 11pm and offers beach dancing, swings at the bar, and plenty of dancing. Santenera has a beautiful roofdeck bar. Deseo also has a roofdeck bar, but it comes with beds. Very relaxing and beautiful.
  
  
  Scuba diving and snorkeling
  Mesoamerican Barrier Reefwww.abyssdivecenter.com.
  
  
  Experience the Cenotes
  www.cenotedive.com
  
  
  Tulum
  Tulum is approximately an hour south of Playa and most famous for its beautiful Mayan archaeological site which sits on a low cliff overlooking a beautiful beach and the turquoise Caribbean sea.
  
  
  Diving Tours in Tulum
  Maya Diving
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  Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park
  Offering unique jungle adventures to suit everyone, Hidden Worlds is situated on the most extensive system of underwater caves and caverns on Earth. The park is home to some of the most incredible cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula, as featured in the critically acclaimed 2001 IMAX movie Journey Into Amazing Caves and the 2007 BBC Planet Earth series.
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  Maya Spa
  Holistic spa specializing in Mayan treatments. Located in Tulum.
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  Tres Rios Ecopark
  Located 10 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. Explore nature in this tropical reserve.
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  Tulum Pueblo
  Tulum Pueblo sits split by highway 307 running South-North. 'El Pueblo', as referred to by locals, is home to most workers of the tourist industry and where many of the stores, supermarkets, two bus stations, inns, hostels and small hotels are found. This section of town has a definite feel of existing mostly to cater to the Tulum ruins. Tulum pueblo is indeed a destination for shopping, great restaurants, a modest night life, booking tours, banking, shopping for food, local vegetables, fruits, cafes, and local flavor. Do not miss it
  
  
  Tulum Playa
  Tulum Playa nests along the coastline highway that leads into the Sian Ka'an Biosphere [Ecological Reserve], the Caribbean white sandy beaches to the east, an impressive mangrove & wetland reserve to the south. Tulum Playa embraces many of the fancier, ecological, boutique and spa hotels, and it has a decent to excellent selection of restaurants and night spots. There are also a number of affordable beach front cabana-type lodging locations. Walk the beach and simply step in and inquire about accommodations and rates. You will be surprised and delighted.
  
  
  Tulum Ruinas
  Tulum Ruinas is the archaeological site where the Maya ruins of Tulum stand. It is conformed by a-mile-long road leading into the ruins from highway 307. The road is flanked by several restaurants, a commercial area geared to one-day visitors, a huge parking lot, a small bus station that operates part-time and a handful of middle range hotels.
  
  
  Atlantis Submarine
  One-hundred foot submarine excursion. Located in Cozumenl 01-800-7150-804
  
  
  Tulum
  Tulum is a Pre-Columbian walled city of the Maya right on the ocean, the number one attraction when visiting the region, the site consists of a large temple, several auxiliary buildings and huts. Many tours frequent the archaeological zone so it is often busy, you can shop at several different vendor sites on your way in our out and it is recommended you use the washrooms near where the buses load.
  
  
  Chichen Itza
  Ek BalamCobaChichen Itza. Many tourists visit Chichen Itza as a day trip, especially from Cancun, more than 100 miles away. This archaeological site is also an hour and a half away from Merida, the capital of Yucatan. The Mayan communities near Chichen Itza have developed many wonderful sites for travelers to rejoice in the Maya Cultural heritage. It is recommended you avoid a day-trip visit to Chichen Itza and schedule a night or two to enjoy all the activities nearby. This allows time to see more than just a portion of this large site. If you stay a night here, come to the archaeological site early in the day before the sun is so hot, and before most of the day-trippers arrive.
  
  
  Charter Fishing
  You may see many boats on the beach in Playa del Carmen waiting for a deep sea fishing charter. Ask around. Some Captains are better than others. Asking the right questions may get your catch filleted, cooked or directions to an establishment that will prepare the catch. Most places on the beach will cook up your catch for somewhere around 7 bucks a head. If you are prone to queasiness, make sure you book ahead of time on a big boat out of Puerto Aventuras or Puerto Morelos because it can be a little rough in the smaller craft parked on the beach.
  
  
  Puerto Morelos
  It's the ideal location for those who want a quiet beach vacation away from the glitz, but with ample tourist amenities. The town has just two principal streets and you can walk from one end to the other in about 15 minutes. You can get by with English, but Spanish is not superfluous. Most places accept US dollars but not credit cards. Almost all prices are quoted in Mexican pesos and it is generally cheaper to pay in pesos, than in US dollars. The reef just off the shore is a protected National Marine Park. Buildings in Puerto Morelos are limited to three stories by local bylaws, to preserve the village type of character. There are two parts to Puerto Morelos, the former fishing village on the coast, now Hotels, Condominiums, Restaurants and Tourist shops, and the second part about 2 Km. inland and adjacent to Highway 307, on the western side, called La Colonia by locals. The inland portion is mainly single level dwellings for the local workers.
  
  
  Interactive Aquarium
  Right in the middle of the hotel zone, this small but modern aquarium lets you get up close and personal with aquatic life. You can pet rays, nurse sharks, touch starfish, etc. There is also a chance to swim with dolphins in a large pool.
  
  
  Xel-Ha
  Xel-Ha is an ecological theme park or natural aquarium. Here you can swim with dolphins, see sea turtles, bicycle, snorkel, cliff-dive, and scuba. If you choose to scuba you will get to pet stingrays and see larger fish. This park is quite large, so bring good shoes to walk up river, you bag your dry belongings and they will be driven back to the main area. There is a buffet restaurant and free drinks as part of the park entry-fee, as well as snorkel equipment and rafts.
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  Water and sand
  Cancun is possibly best known for its beautiful turquoise waters and powdery white beaches.
  
  
  Aviario Xaman-Ha
  Aviario Xaman-Ha is a beautiful Aviary where you will find different species, not just birds, other animal species like the butterflies, 'iguanas', turtles and other small mammals. The animals and plants that live here are in their natural habitat and they live in semi-captivity. We have endemic, threatened, and endangered species.
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• Area Dining: Eat it, Savor it, Remember it!
  La Pesca
  La Pesca, Avenida 30, near Constituyentes, across from the Mega grocery store. Arguably the best seafood in Playa del Carmen. Reasonable prices, awesome food. Try the cazuela de camaron. Open every day until 9PM (but if you get there before 9, you'll still be served with a smile).
  
  
  Ah Cacao Chocolate Caf
  Ah Cacao Chocolate Caf
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  Babes Noodles and Bar
  Very popular restaurant bar serving Thai-style noodles, loud music, and lots of beer. Two locations: Calle 10 between 5th and 10th, and 5th Ave. between calle 26 and 28.
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  HC Monterrey
  Calle 1 Sur between 15th and 20th Avenidas, well off the tourist strip of the Quinta Avenida. This butcher/restaurant is almost impossible to find without a recommendation. The arrachera nacional is so tender it almost melts in your mouth. The meat is served simply with a foil wrapped potato and half of an avocado. If you are looking for something a little different, but truly delicious, try HC. With prices around 80 pesos a person, make sure to get there early, they are open until only 7pm.
  
  
  Ileana's Il Piscadore
  Located on the North end of Playa, a newly renamed Italian Restaurant that is a must on any visit to Playa. The Owner, a lady originally from Italy, is entertaining, charming and readily introduced us to her mother and neice. (Guess it is a family restaurant.) The Calamari is among the best I ever ate! The tiramisu is outrageously delicious and unique. The home made pasta is superb. The portions are a decent size but you do not leave thinking you over ate. Cash only. 5 Sombreros.
  
  
  La Casa del Agua
  La Casa del Agua is located on 5th Avenue at 2nd Street, Playa del Carmen. Great ambiance; the Calamari at lunch was excellent as was the fish when we returned on a subsequent day for dinner. A little pricier than other restaurants but well worth a try. Their indoor 'waterfall' is a variation of a small pool of water cascading down rocks. The method cools nicely and is emulated in several restaurants. 5 Sombreros.
  
  
  La Cueva del Chango
  Contemporary Mexican cuisine in an offbeat 'jungle garden' setting. A refreshing change from the frenetic pace of the 5th Avenue restaurants. Calle 38, between 5th Ave. and the beach. The 'Monkey Cave' is open for breakfast, lunch and supper and frequented by 'locals' and many Americans who own villas locally.
  
  
  La Parilla
  Mexican Grill' is located upstairs on the corner of Calle 8 and 5a Avenida. The Mariachi band was excellent and would play any single song that they knew for $10 USD. Similarly, one guidebook mentioned the restaurant as heving been excellent, but unable to maintain its excellence with the increase in traffic attributed to its past reputation. 2 Sombreros.
  
  
  Media Luna
  5a Avenida between Calles 12th and 14th. The locals think highly of the restaurant, as do others. However, we (four) left without trying the cuisine. Located on the second floor and open to the air on the 5a Avenida side, we found the restaurant too noisy to have enjoyed the food had we ordered. We obeserved one table where diners were trying to talk over one another which caused us to initially change tables before we left. The restaurant offers vegetarian dishes, fresh fish, wonderful pastas and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  
  
  Oasis
  Mexican seafood. Battered shrimp tacos, seafood soup, fried fish. Attracts mostly Mexicans and Playa locals. Prices are reasonable and the quality is consistent.
  
  
  PlayaMaya Hotel
  At the beach. Octopus Tacos, wonderful.
  
  
  Yaxch
  A Mayan Cuisine restaurant located on 8th Street, between 5th and 10th Avenues, a half block from 5th Avenue. The Hotel gave us a card, good for one after dinner drink, a 'Mayan Kiss'. The soup (a Mayan Name) with Grouper was excellent. The shrimp plate was also tops. We returned on another occassion and had the Grouper dinner...Excellent! We also tried the creamed Chaya soup, wow. The menue for lunch and supper were the same as were the prices. One of our friends didn't care for the spicy shrimp dinner. 4 Sombreros.
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  Dirty Martini Lounge
  The Dirty Martini Lounge located on 1st Avenue between 10th and 12th street gives you an alternative place to party and chill without all the hussle and bussle of the other bars.
  
  
  Habana Cafe
  If you're craving a taste of Latin life with a touch of Cuban spice, the atmosphere at Habana Caf