Ani and John's wedding

Playa del Carmen is located in the Mayan Riviera and extends until the entrance to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere just south of Tulum. Please note that our hotel is 45 minutes away from the Cancun international airport.

Playa del Carmen is located just about in the middle of the Riviera Maya and is easily accessible from all the resorts in the area.

Playa is also the main town in the Riviera Maya and perfectly located to visit other cool places such as the Mayan Pyramids in Tulum, the National Parks in Xel Ha, tropical islands like Cozumen (only 45 minutes away in Ferry), among many others.

You will need to fly (or swim) to Cancun International Airport. The airport code is CUN

Please note that the hotel is approximately 45 minutes away from Cancun International Airport.

You can get to the hotel in Uber or Taxi. Don't worry. Ubers are safe in Cancun ;)

The currency in Mexico is the Mexican Peso. The exchange rate is about 19 pesos per US dollar.

You can exchange money at the airport, hotels or currency exchange houses.

Most times you will be able to pay in dollars if you don't have pesos with you.

Credit cards are generally accepted. For taxis you will need cash.

Tipping between 10-15% of the bill is customary in restaurants in Mexico.

In hotels the staff will appreciate when good service is recognized by tipping even when rates "include tips".

If you are eating out, check your bill to make sure if they already included the tip in the final price in which case there is no need to add an extra.

In Mexico (Playa del Carmen included), the standard voltage is 127 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Mexico, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 110 - 127 V (as is in the US, Canada and most South American countries).

June marks the start of the summer season in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and the temperatures are warm at this time of year. Summer is also the rainy season. Despite this, the days are still long and filled with sunshine, and there is plenty to see and do around town.

Average temperatures in June sit at around 28°C/82° F, though they can rise to 32°C/89° F during the hotter parts of the day. The evenings and nights in June are very pleasant with low temperatures rarely dropping below 25°C/77° F. This means that you won't need to pack any thick layers unless you want to.

Please do remember to pack plenty of sunscreen as the sun is strong this time of year :)

The ceremony, cocktail and reception will be held at the Sandos Eco Resort in Playa del Carmen where we will be staying.

Sandos Eco Resort is 45 minutes away from Cancun international airport and about 20 minutes from the famous Quinta Avenida of Playa del Carmen, a pedestrian street filled with restaurants, shops and bars.

We strongly suggest to stay in the Wedding Hotel for your convenience.

Sandos Eco Resort is an all-inclusive family friendly hotel (food and drink included with room. Please check the all inclusive section of this page for more information).  

Sandos Eco Resort is surrounded by tropical jungle and set on a white Caribbean beach. It has its own "cenote", spa, aqua park, mini farm of rescue animals, yoga classes and a bunch of other activities that you can enjoy.

When making the room reservations please keep in mind that the hotel has kid-friendly and adult-only areas.   We suggest you book online directly, the rates right now are the best for those dates.

Check out the hotel below...

Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico 77710
Carretera Puerto Juarez-Chetumal Km. 295, Solidaridad
Phone:01 984 873 44 44

The hotel rates are all inclusive. This means all meals are included every day: Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Buffet or à la carte Dinner. 24 hours all  inclusive.

 Unlimited domestic drinks: beer, soft drinks, house wine and domestic & international cocktails  including disco (18+)  within the Resort.

 Hotel Taxes and service charges, environmental sanitation fee to be paid upon check in. 

 Free WiFi in designated public areas of the hotel; in the following room sections: Royal Elite, Select Club and Signature Eco.

 1 Tennis Court with unlimited day and night use within schedule of operation (reservation required).  Includes equipment (balls & rackets), proper attire and court shoes required. 1 multi-use court.

 Water sports: Boogie board, Sailing (insurance fee applies, lessons not included) & Kayaking (subject  to ocean conditions). Snorkeling gear (1 hour per day) and introductory Scuba Diving lesson in pool  (once per stay).

 Gym: free use of fitness equipment, sauna, steam room & Jacuzzi (18 + years).

 Daily activities program with their sports and entertainment team: darts, dancing courses, billiards,
football, zumba, beach activities, pool games, water aerobics, water polo, beach volleyball and water  volleyball...

 3 Pools: 1 Exclusive for Select Club Adults Only 18+ Guests, 1 Chill out Pool, 1 Activities Pool with  separate children area.

 Splashing Water Park for the whole family with 29 fun water slides and games surrounded by water spouts (height restrictions apply).

 Kids Club from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm with fully supervised activities program such as: children’s pool,
games and arts & crafts and mini disco, for children 4 – 12 years old.

 Teens Activities for 13 to 17 years old with assistance of our animation and sports team. Music, pool  tables, table tennis, foosball (table football), beach soccer, etc.

 Nightly entertainment at the theatre: Shows, live music and theme nights, movies.

 Disco Bar with music from 11pm to 2 am (18+ years).

COMMON FACILITIES INCLUDED IN HOTEL RATES FOR ALL GUESTS STAYING IN THE HOTEL :

18 Restaurants, 6 of them specialty restaurants for à-la-carte dining:

Restaurants Type Service

“La Laguna” International

Buffet Breakfast: 07:00-11:00 hrs
Lunch: 12:30-16:00 hrs
Dinner: 18:00-23:00 hrs

“La Toscana” Italian

Buffet Breakfast: 07:00-11:00 hrs
Lunch: 12:30-16:00 hrs

“Las Máscaras” Mexican Buffet (seasonal)

Dinner: 18:00-23:00 hrs

“La Riviera” Mediterranean, à la carte.

Dinner
17:30-23:00 hrs

“Fogo do Brazil” Meat restaurant specialized in
Brazilian Rodizio, à la carte***

Dinner
17:30-23:00 hrs

“El Templo” *** Japanese Teppanyaki***

Dinner***

17:30-23:00 hrs 

“Los Lirios” Steakhouse and fishclub, a la carte

Dinner
17:30-23:00 hrs

“La Toscana” Italian specialties, à la carte

Dinner
17:30-23:00 hrs

“Salvia” Eco Food (vegan), a la carte

Dinner
17:30-23:00 hrs

***Reservations required.

24 hours all inclusive: snacks available during restaurant closing hours.

Dress code: Casual attire. Casual elegance in the evening: dress shorts are allowed. No swim wear,  tops or bare feet allowed in the restaurants.

Bars & Snacks Type Service

Lobby Bar “L’Elefant” Cocktail & Lobby bar 07:00 – 24:00 hrs

Sports Bar “El Manglar” Sports Bar 10:00 – 24:00 hrs 

Chill-out “El Mapache” Chill-out 18:00 – 24:00 hrs

La Tortuga Pool Bar 10:30 – 18:00 hrs 

2 Pool Bars “Sirena” and “Iguana” Poolside bars 10:30 – 18:00 hrs

Theatre Bar Theatre bar 16:00 – 23:00 hrs 

Beach Bar Beach Bar 10:30 – 18:00 hrs 

Los Lirios Disco bar (18+) 23:00-02:00 hrs

If you have time off you can head out and explore the wild Riviera Maya at the wedding resort.

Many eco activities come included with their Eco Nature Experience, giving you the opportunity to experience the resort’s natural jungles with a variety of interactive experiences for adults and kids alike.

Their All Nature Experience at Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, allows guests to  personalize their vacation even more by choosing one of their activity combo tours for a morning, afternoon or evening that focuses on eco experiences.

These six themed tours happen every week, taking you out into the most stunning natural settings the resort has to offer, like the lush green jungle, their refreshing natural cenotes (where the wedding ceremony will be held), or the majestic Caribbean Sea.

Each of the six tours provides a combination of back-to-back activities, all with the same theme. This way, you can choose the theme you want, then head out and experience the best activities in one outing and it’s all included in the all inclusive plan.


· SOUL OF NATURE
Connect your spirit with mother nature through three unforgettable experiences. We begin by charging our energy through Maya Mudras. Then, experience nature using all your senses on the Sensory Experience path, and end the tour by planting a tree so you can leave a piece of yourself behind at Wedding Resort.


· AQUATIC WORLD
Explore the gorgeous waters of the Riviera Maya, starting with a kayak tour on the incomparable Caribbean Sea. Next, immerse yourself in the clear waters of a river running through the mangrove forest, and end the adventure by discovering the secrets of an ancient cenote.


· ADVENTURE IN THE JUNGLE
Begin this incredible adventure with a bike tour through the lush Maya jungle. You’ll also have the chance to test your bravery on our fun-filled water slides, and complete your experience by competing with friends in the Mayan Survival challenge, where skill and spirit are your best allies.


· ANCESTRAL COOKING
Learn the secrets of an ancient recipe from Maya cuisine. Cook a delicious meal using red hot stones in a river rock hole and end this culinary tour by removing the cochinita pibil (Yucatan’s most famous dish) from an underground cooking pit.


· MAYA WORLD
Experience for yourself the wonders and mysteries of ancient Maya culture on this tour. You’ll delve into the underworld (kingdom of the dead) with the most famous legends from Maya culture. Next, you’ll be blown away as you learn to work stone like the great masters and capture your story forever. To end the tour, balance your energies with the universe through a ceremony by a shaman.


· NATURE AND SURVIVAL
Explore the natural surroundings of Sandos Caracol and enjoy the most captivating plants and wildlife that live in the Riviera Maya. Venture across the suspension bridge and wander through the heart of this land, then learn all the tricks you’ll need to survive out in this inhospitable jungle.

****To book your tour, just stop by the InfoCenter at the entrance to El Manglar Sports Bar at the Resort, and their Eco Team will be happy to help you.