Playa del Carmen
Mexico · Quintana Roo · 0 m
Description
Playa del Carmen is a lively resort town on the Riviera Maya and one of the best-known destinations on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. The city is characterized by tropical beaches, an international atmosphere, and the famous Quinta Avenida, lined with restaurants, bars, cafés, and shops. Playa del Carmen combines relaxed beach life with diverse dining, shopping, and vibrant nightlife. At the same time, the city is an ideal base for exploring the cenotes and nature parks of the Riviera Maya, important Maya sites, and the nearby island of Cozumel.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue)
- Playa del Carmen beaches
- Xcaret Park(Day trip)
- Parque Los Fundadores & Portal Maya
- Playacar Beach
- Punta Esmeralda & cenote
- Cenote Chaak Tun
- Río Secreto underground river(Day trip)
- Cenote Azul(Day trip)
- Cenote Cristalino(Day trip)
- Cenote Jardín del Edén(Day trip)
- Kantun-Chi Ecopark cenotes(Day trip)
- Tulum archaeological site(Day trip)
- Akumal Bay sea turtles(Day trip)
- Cozumel coral reefs(Day trip)
- Xplor Park(Day trip)
- Xel-Há Park(Day trip)
- Xenses Park(Day trip)
- Yal-Kú Lagoon(Day trip)
- Cobá archaeological site(Day trip)
- Dos Ojos cenotes(Day trip)
- Gran Cenote(Day trip)
- Playa Mamitas
- Playa 88
- Playa Xcalacoco
- Playa del Carmen nightlife
- Calle 12 nightlife district
- Mamita's Beach Club
- Playa del Carmen street art
- 3D Museum of Wonders
- Frida Kahlo Museum Riviera Maya
- Nuestra Señora del Carmen Chapel
- Playacar archaeological site (Xaman-Há)
- Playa del Carmen snorkeling
- Playa del Carmen scuba diving
- Bull shark diving (November - March)
- Cenote diving
- Caribbean sailing
- Playa del Carmen beachfront promenade
- Puerto Morelos Reef National Park(Day trip)
- Chichén Itzá(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Playa del Carmen
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry