The Fives Travel Guide
Playa del Carmen



Popular places to visit

Xcaret Eco Theme Park
Have a fun-filled day at Xcaret Eco Theme Park and find out why people love this theme park in Xcaret. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the diving spots.

Maroma Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area.

Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.

Ferry to Cozumel
Explore the waterfront in Xcaret with a trip to Ferry to Cozumel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Quinta Avenida
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Quinta Avenida, a favourite shopping spot in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Playacar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playacar Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in The Fives

The Fives Beach Hotel - Á la Carte All Inclusive
Tons of amenities, friendly staff, food was ok, but rooms were not very up-kept - ours was dirty upon check-in, and it unfortunately took several requests over multiple days to get service (new towels/water/cleaning/etc.).
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Everything was nice and pretty l. The food needs some updating. The food pretty much is the same variety for all 3 courses. I will 7 of 10
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
It wasn’t what I expected but it’s ok.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Ocean Riviera Paradise All Inclusive
It was a great stay everything was awesome .The customer service was amazing.Such a beautiful experience. The only thing I would improve on is have more day time entertainment down at the beach pool . I found the adult pool was way too hot not refreshing at all so we spend most of our time was at ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Xcaret Arte – All Parks / All Fun Inclusive, Adults Only
We decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary at Hotel Xcaret Arte. We received to fill out the list of activities, and we did it, we said the reason to visit this hotel. The day of our anniversary we went to a restaurant for dinner and to celebrate, they asked if we are celebrating something and ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
Beautiful resort with immaculate facilities. Staff very polite and attentive. Many restaurants to choose from, all with 5 star service. Entertainment every evening and activities during the day, which you can choose to partake in or not. It was the perfect place for a relaxing get away from it all ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Fives

Corasol
Though Corasol may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Coyote Golf and Playa Xcalacoco.

Nicte-Ha
While Nicte-Ha may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Punta Esmeralda Beach and Gran Coyote Golf.

Luis Donaldo Colosio
If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mundo Hábitat
Though Mundo Hábitat may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 28 de Julio Square and Plaza Las Americas.

Riviera Maya
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Riviera Maya and surrounding area, you can visit Tres Rios Ecopark and El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course.

Zazil-ha
When in Zazil-ha, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
