In Calica/Playa Del Carmen, we took a cab to the downtown/beach area. Calica is a no frills port so you have to take a cab to Playa Del Carmen (which is nice). That was just six dollars for three of us. Once we got to the beach there were several resorts to choose from. They offered chairs and umbrellas...and had wait service on the beach. We bargained until we got the best deal. Some of the resorts will throw in some extras if you are willing to bargain.