Playacar 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 beautiful beaches 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 romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Quinta Avenida
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can do some window-shopping at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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 Playacar

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
The room was very nice, it could use more lights, the staff friendly and helpful except when dealing with the personal of the company hired to transport us from and to the airport/resort, they were unbelievably horrible to work with, very disorganized and extremely rude both at the airport location ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
Friendly staff and beautiful outdoor spaces
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
The staff were friendly and quickly helped with concerns I had regarding access to volleyball for pool and dinner reservations. It would have been even better if there was pool equipment at the family pool towel hut - volleyball, Frisbee, floating rings. The family area is quite far from the beach ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen
Great room - nice size, room for everything we had and plenty of space for both of us.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive
Clean room staff amenities
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Yucatan - All Inclusive
Rooms were clean and the staff were always nice courteous and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Playacar

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 Fase I
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Fase I. A stop by Playacar Beach or Mayan Ruins of Playacar might round out your trip.

Campestre
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Campestre and surrounding area, you can visit Playacar Golf Club and Playacar Beach.

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 Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

Ejidal
When in Ejidal, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Central Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Calica
While Calica isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are some notable places to visit nearby.
