Playa del Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Playa del Carmen
Where to stay in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Centro
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 Quinta Avenida.
Playacar
Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Quinta Avenida – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Gonzalo Guerrero
If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
"Clean room and kid-friendly"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
"Transportation was awful. One from my party slipped on a spilled liquid in lobby. It was reported to Citlalli and they seemed to careless. Wanted to document in case of fracture and they made a call and said no manager was available."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
"Property itself was 6/10 Buffet food didn’t have a lot of variety and was not good to me 4/10 Restaurants were good but need reservations Cleaning staff 10/10 It smelled as soon as you entered the resort really bad because of the sargasso Beach access was nice had a swing bar"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
"Perfect location, walking distance to restaurants, shopping, clubs. But it is very quiet once you enter the hotel. I did not use the pool. Rooms are clean and match the pictures shown on the site. Great service!!!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
El Dorado Royale, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
"Staff was so kind, and the cleanliness was superb"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub
"Superbe endroit, je recommande"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mamitas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mamitas Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
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- Xcaret Eco Theme Park
- Maroma Beach
- Quinta Avenida
- Ferry to Cozumel
- El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
- Playacar Golf Club
- Mamitas Beach
- Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
- Tres Rios Ecopark
- Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya
- Paradise Beach
- Plaza Las Americas
- Playa Xcalacoco
- Río Secreto
- Gran Coyote Golf
- Mayan Ruins of Playacar
- Cenote Santa Cruz
- Playa 88
- Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall
- Cenote Chaak Tun
- Portal Maya
- Founders Park
- Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church
