The Tides Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Playa del Carmen will soon have its first five-star resort with a full complement of luxury amenities. The Tides Playa del Carmen will span eight magnificent oceanfront acres. The resort will offer everything a guest could want in a tropical vacation getaway:

Described as the "style capital of the Riviera Maya" by Travel & Leisure magazine, Playa del Carmen was has a long history as a quiet fishing village with Mayan roots.

It is located in the northern coastal zone of the Yucatan Peninsula. It serves as a port to Cozumel, a popular dive center, which is just a 40-minute ferry ride away.

Over the years Playa del Carmen has developed into an increasingly sophisticated town, offering a wide array of dining and entertainment choices. Travelers enjoy scuba diving, fishing, swimming, and exploring the ruins, as well as visiting nearby eco-tourism destinations. A Greg Norman signature golf course is also nearby.

The Kor Group is the developer for The Tides Playa del Carmen. It is known for its collection of distinctive hotels. The architect is Ricardo Legorreta, often cited as Mexico's greatest living designer.

The Tides Playa del Carmen will be located on the beach that ends at Calle 26, which is within easy walking distance of exciting Quinta Avenida, a pedestrian-only area with exciting nightlife, fine dining and upscale shopping.

It offers an opportunity to own beachfront real estate in an exotic, peaceful setting. A variety of floor plans is available in studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, ranging from 750 to 3,000 square feet.

The individual condo hotel units will offer spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the Island of Cozumel. Construction begins in late 2007 and is expected to be complete by late 2009. Prices range from $575,000 to $2,990,000.