Playa del Carmen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Half Moon Bay showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Half Moon Bay showing a beach and tropical scenes
Playa del Carmen

Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

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Playacar

4/5(10 area reviews)

Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Playacar Golf Club – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Playacar
Cozumel which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Downtown Playa del Carmen

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Playa del Carmen
Cozumel which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Gonzalo Guerrero

4/5(18 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

Gonzalo Guerrero
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Playa del Carmen Centro

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Playa del Carmen Centro is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

Playa del Carmen Centro
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Playacar Zona Hotelera

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Zona Hotelera. A stop by Playacar Beach or Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha might round out your trip.

Playacar Zona Hotelera
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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.

Riviera Maya
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Constituyentes Number 1 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is 4.281.676 ₫ per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
4.281.676 ₫
4.281.676 ₫ total
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,625 reviews)
Clean, great staff, great location, good food!

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juarez Km. 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is 21.521.058 ₫ per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
21.521.058 ₫
26.112.984 ₫ total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,362 reviews)
everything was perfect. It was beautiful the hotel it's really big so many options to eat you can eat all day , if you want to you can stay there for days and never finished exploring everything you want you find it and every corner it's perfect for especial vacations.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is 8.008.903 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
8.008.903 ₫
9.763.276 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,050 reviews)
Resort is beautiful and walking distance to Xcaret. Also wild animals and walking trails on the property are a nice touch. That is this resorts only saving grace. Beaches are non-existent. Also food was horrible. Eggs in the morning were soggy. Even boiled eggs were impossible to eat. Fruit quality ...

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

5 out of 5
Km 45 Carretera Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (530 reviews)
We had a wonderful room with good access to a quiet pool. Our shuttle was easy to book both ways. We weren’t wowed by the food but breakfast at the Riocon was always great.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
Playa Palms Beach Hotel

Playa Palms Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
1st Avenue Bis Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,704 reviews)
This is a lovely smaller place in a great location- staff are lovely and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Very friendly helpful staff and good small beach with lovely views

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Generations Riviera Maya Family Resort Catamaran, Water Park, All & More Inclusive

Generations Riviera Maya Family Resort Catamaran, Water Park, All & More Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (107 reviews)
Our first room had plenty of problems, the shower didn’t provide the option for the rainfall only the hand held, the temperature in the shower kept fluctuating from hot to cold, the safe was defective, the sliding door leading to the balcony wasn’t opening and closing properly. The concierge was ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Generations Riviera Maya Family Resort Catamaran, Water Park, All & More Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Playa del Carmen

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Xel ha was excellentl as was swimming in the cenotes.

5/5 - Excellent

Su

Good nightlife, good restaurants, great beach clubs

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Close to the airport. Shopping poor on 5th Avenue, however did feel safe due to police presence not sure how safe it would be without them available.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic place! Very safe, everyone can find something for themselves to do. Streets were very clean. Food in Playa del Carmen was delicious

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Busy Mexican town. I was offered to buy marihuana every 15 meters on my family town walk

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots of shops and massages, just dont accept 1st price, they come down loads. Massive supermarket near the ado bus station.

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