Playa del Carmen, or Carmen, is a resort city on Mexico's Caribbean coast in Quintana Roo. Part of the Solidaridad municipality, it boasts a population of over 300,000 as of 2020, including a notable immigrant community. It's known as a popular tourist destination.
1999: Inter Playa del Carmen Founded
In 1999, the Inter Playa del Carmen association football club was founded.
October 2005: Hurricane Wilma
In October 2005, Hurricane Wilma passed directly over Playa del Carmen, causing significant damage and a temporary drop in tourist arrivals.
2007: First Technology Championship
In 2007, the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, a PGA Tour FedEx Cup golf tournament, was first held at El Camaleón Golf Club.
2013: Full-Points Tournament
Since 2013, the World Wide Technology Championship has been a full-points tournament where the winner earns full rights for a PGA TOUR win.
2016: Playa del Carmen Popularity
In 2016, Playa del Carmen was the tenth-most popular international travel destination for U.S. travelers.
2020: Playa del Carmen Population
In 2020, the city's population was just over 300,000, a small yet thriving portion of whom are immigrants.
2023: Technology Championship
In 2023, the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, a PGA Tour FedEx Cup golf tournament, was held at El Camaleón Golf Club.
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