When we were staying in Playa Del Carmen, we went to the famous strip of bars and shops, home of the infamous 'Coco-Bongos' club.
This scuplture arc looked over the beach, it was beautiful.
A must-see in Playa Del Carmen is the local flying pole dancers - known as 'Danza de los Voladores' which means Dance of the Flyers. The men began by playing a tune which you can hear in this video. They then climbed to the top of the pole and sat there, tying themselves up by a thick piece of rope. The men then threw themselves off of the pole, propelling into a circular motion with their arms out as the swirled down the pole. There was nothing holding them but the ropes they were attached to. It was fascinating to watch - if you're ever in Playa Del Carmen please go and watch! It's free to watch, all they ask for is a small donation.