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If you are planning on buying real estate on the Riviera Maya – the stretch of beautiful beachfront and thriving tourism centers stretching down from just south of Cancun about 80 miles to Tulum – you may wonder which is the better choice, Playa del Carmen real estate, which has established itself over the past couple of decades as the focal point of the area, growing at a rate that topped international statistic lists, or Tulum real estate, a green-focused community which has yet to experience its boom, but is showing a good deal of promise.

The plain, honest truth is, it all depends on what you are looking for. Playa del Carmen is a complete urban community, and real estate buyers there enjoy an ideal combination of many services, and a city that has retained its small-town atmosphere. Some of its most attractive features include:

Fifth Avenue – the heart of the area’s tourism attractions
European atmosphere – mostly due to a large number of Italians (second only to Americans)
Two new malls
Walmart, Sam’s and many similar stores
English movie theaters
Large Variety of real estate – condos, homes, land in all shapes, sizes and styles
Many communities and areas to choose from

Tulum, although it has been around as long as Playa del Carmen, has focused both its tourism and development on “green” ideas, giving it a stronger appeal to a more limited group of buyers. The recent creation of a separate municipality, and a some other major advancements have drawn a lot of investment attention. Some key features are:

Green-focus – sustainable hotels and development
New international airport in planning stages
Many land investment opportunities
Clearly developed urban growth plan
High-quality new developments

Only about 40 miles apart, both areas share the benefit of access to many of the features along the Riviera Maya, including:

8 Golf courses (2 PGA)
Thriving tourism
Eco-tourism (theme parks, extreme sports, tours, ocean sports, etc.)
Full service marinas
Cancun International Airport (offer many affordable flight options, developing as an international hub)

If you are buying real estate on the Riviera Maya, both Playa del Carmen and Tulum real estate offer many benefits; contact an experienced agent to further discuss the advantages of each.

Mexico’s international real estate industry is closely coupled with the international tourism industry, which attracts money and investment for services, restaurants, golf courses, marinas, shopping areas, excellent roads, and much more. Good news is trickling in. The latest been that in 2010, Mexico is showing a sure signs of recovery from the recession.

Regions which are forecasted to see benefits from this include Baja California and the Pacific Coast, with booming markets such as Ixtapa real estate, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and La Paz real estate. Also Yucatan Peninsula markets such as Campeche, Merida, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Costa Maya and Cozumel real estate are also enjoying the enjoy positive effects from recovering tourism.

The tourism recovery can best be noted in the data from the month of March, a high point in tourism traffic. During this month, 7.87 million international tourists (largely from States and Canada) visited Mexico, each spending an average of $169 dollars, for a total of $1.3 billion of tourism revenue, an increase of 6.6 % over March 2009. The average spending of $169 dollars per visitor is a 5.6% increase from last year.

Real estate buyers in Cozumel and Costa Maya especially, but also in the Pacific coast locations, will benefit from the increase of cruises to Mexico, as passenger numbers increased significantly, reaching 720 000, an increase of 13.6%. These two locations are especially tied into the cash flow generated buy cruises, and many real estate buyers first visit the area on a cruise.

Why purchasing Playa del Carmen Real Estate is perhaps one of the best lifestyle and investment decisions you will ever make. Here are some reasons to buy a home world’s favorite beachfront town, both for tourists and for oversees real estate investors.

1. Beautiful beaches:
The beaches in Playa del Carmen are considered by many experts to be the most beautiful in the world and indeed Mexico. The beaches are wide with soft and white sand. The waters are crystal clear and warm. Recent developments have ensured that beaches are wide (as much as 330 ft in some places). Whether you buy a beachfront condo or any home in Playa del Carmen, the beach is never far from you.

2. Retirement
Playa del Carmen is a perfect place for retirees. The healthcare costs in U.S. are quite expensive whereas, cost living in Mexico is relatively cheaper even while it has latest medical healthcare facilities. The town is abuzz with cultural and sporting activities like live music concerts, golf etc. All this means that your retirement money goes a long way.

3. Invest and earn regular income
Real estate in Playa del Carmen is always a hotbed of activity because of booming tourism. This ensures a regular stream of tourist and travelers. A vacation home in Playa del Carmen can be enjoyed whenever you want and then put on rent while you are back in U.S. or Canada. This way, you can have your cake and eat it too.

4. Tourism
Playa del Carmen is a tourist paradise. It is surrounded by area with ancient architecture, remote & quaint villages & towns, marine wildlife, lush green forests. There is a whole host of activities for tourists to enjoy non stop.

5. World class properties and great prices.
Playa del Carmen real estate is still not overheated like other areas and hence, the prices here are quite lower. The properties been developed also of world class standard with all luxuries and amenities.

While living just next to the arguably the most beautiful beachfront in the world is the main draw of buying a Condo in Playa del Carmen, there are many other advantages which this city offer residents and tourists.

The municipal government of Playa del Carmen is continuously investing in improving the city; now that the recession has subsided and tourism has bounced back strongly. Improvements in street lighting, more sports fields and improved recreational areas in downtown and in outlying areas including a new ecological park are for everybody to see.

These investments will not only provide better lifestyle for beachfront visitors but also boost local economic factors, improving the city’s lifestyle and image as whole, for local Mexicans and tourists alike.

Playa del Carmen condo owners and tourists can notice tree lined medians, and decorated traffic circles, which enhances the city’s image. Another important point is that the municipal government in Playa del Carmen managed to continue expanding and improving infrastructure in a noticeable way during the brunt of the recession in 2009, without running up a debt. While a large new palm-lined boulevard, providing access to the city’s two malls, was largely completed during 2009, among many other projects, the fact that the municipality did not overspend can give buyers further confidence that more than sufficient funds will continue to be available for urban improvement.

In addition to improving the visual aspect, this fact is of significant importance for those who plan to invest in real estate in Playa del Carmen, whether it is in a house or a condo for rental purposes, or a parcel of land for improvement and re-sale.

Cameron Beckman won the Mayakoba Golf Classic for his third PGA Tour title, closing with a 3-under 67 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory over third-round leader Joe Durant and Brian Stuard.

Beckman, three strokes behind Durant at the start of play Sunday, finished at 15-under 269 on the Mayakoba Resort’s El Camaleon course. Beckman also won the 2001 Southern Farm Bureau Classic and 2008 Frys.com Open.

Durant shot a 72, and Stuard had a 66. Skip Kendall (64), Richard S. Johnson (65), Briny Baird (68), Chad Collins (70) and J.P. Hayes (71) followed at 12 under.

Beckman bogeyed the sixth, got the stroke back with a birdie on the par-5 eighth and added birdies on 13 and 17 before closing with a par.

“Without question, putting,” Beckman said. “I mean, I hit the ball well, also, but this is probably the best I’ve putted in a long time. Probably since the last time I won. I just put a new putter in play two weeks ago, and just absolutely putted beautifully on these greens. … Just a