Playa del carmen mexico where is it

It will take 10 minutes to drive, but you could even walk or cycle. Chichen Itza is also considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Akumal — Want to swim with sea turtles? Akumal is just 30 minutes south of Playa Del Carmen. Many combine Akumal and Tulum into one trip. Puerto Aventuras — If you want to hang out with movie stars on pristine beaches then the uber rich area of Puerto Aventuras is twenty minutes south of Playa Del Carmen.

Because of the imminent growth of tourism in the Riviera Maya, there will soon be many more villages, towns, and attractions along the coast. I am a little fearful that in twenty years the location of Playa Del Carmen will have been its downfall. But right now it means you can have an incredible vacation staying in Playa Del Carmen and visiting all these cool places.

Take a look at this very highly rated catamaran day tour to Isla Mujeres. If you feel like upgrading, book this more luxury catamaran day tour to Isla Mujeres.

Check out this top rated tour to Isla Contoy. Book in advance as access to Contoy is very limited. There are a lot of great beaches in the Playa del Carmen area.

Fundadores is the bustling main beach along the strip in Playa del Carmen center and is always great for lounging and people watching. Restaurants and vendors are scattered along the beach so grabbing a ceviche or a cervesa is easy. Playacar beach is a bit further south, a long walk or a short taxi ride from Centro, and is a bit more idyllic. Playacar is a residential neighborhood, so the beach is well-groomed and the vibe is more quiet and peaceful.

There are all types of wonderful accommodations in Playa Del Carmen. From all-inclusive resorts to boutique hotels and more.

Location and amenities are the two top things to look for. For information about the different neighborhoods and great hotel recommendations, check out our Playa Del Carmen Hotel Guide. You can find mouthwatering food everywhere you go in this vibrant city.

The Mexican Caribbean is an enchanting wonderland of relaxation and adventure, one can easily have the trip of a lifetime here. We have never been to Mexico and your Playa guide really inspired us to go! This guide made our trip fun and so so easy. We went expecting to stay for 3 days and we ended up extending our trip for an additional two weeks.

Not only did we use this Playa guide but the Cozumel guide also. So helpful! Thank you so very much for putting it together. We love Playa so much and come visit at least every couple of years. This guide was so helpful in making our trip even more memorable this year. Thank you to all who wrote it. Playa del Carmen At Sunset. A Bit Of History Hundreds of years ago, Playa del Carmen was an important Mayan stop along the pilgrimage route toward the nearby island of Cozumel, considered a sacred place at the time.

Playa Del Carmen Today Today, travelers and locals visit the city for relaxation, nature, culture and a less expensive but no less beautiful travel destination than Cancun. Where Is Playa Del Carmen? January — April Perfect weather-wise, but sees the highest influx of tourists. November — December The autumn-winter months are considered by many to be the best times to visit Playa del Carmen.

A Hammock in Playa Del Carmen. Playa del Carmen is located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on the southeast coast and is part of the tourist area of the Riviera Maya, as mentioned before. It is a city that lies on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. It has beautiful beaches on the east and Mayan jungle located to the west.

How to get to Playa del Carmen? Getting to Playa del Carmen is very easy. Any insight? Also, is tipping standard there? And if so, how much for hotel staff, massages, wait staff, etc.? Tipping is a must. The majority of people working in hospitality there have no salary at all I actually worked in a well-known chain in Mexico when I used to live in Mexico City years ago, and my only salary were tips.

Wow, this is so sexy. Would definitely want to visit after seeing your amazing pics of Playa del Carmen. Esp the part about parties and all. Been doing my research about PDC and Cancun.

Will be staying in PDC for 3 nights and Cancun for another 3 nights. Thanks again. All of these mentioned in Playa. We are heading to Mexico in November and travelling from cancun to Bacalar. Struggling with all the car rental advice there is so much.. And I found two rental places avant and easy way would you say these are good? This is a long shot but I was hoping you might contact me. We are planning a trip to Tulum and I was thinking about throwing in Xel Ha on the same day.

Should I bother with Xel Ha? They mostly want to snorkel and fish and play on the beach. Thanks in advance! Thank you so much!! We may skip Xel Ha because of the cost but would want to snorkel for sure — would you recommend buying our gear in advance and would you recommend a short trip to Cozumel for snorkeling or are there better places to snorkel in Playa? You are wonderful to answer me so quickly!! There is nothing better than fish or tacos on the beach with toes buried in the sand.

Any recommendations for that type of place? Yep, you can either go to some beachside restaurants eg, Machekal Beach Resort, Canibal Royal but these will be more expensive than other places. Yes it is! I actually used to live on Avenida C. How far away is Calakmul from Playa by car? And can you explore the ruins yourself or do you need a guide? Would you recommend staying in Calakmul or is it also doable as a day trip?

I recommend leaving early one day, stop for lunch in Bacalar, then continue driving, sleep at the campsite in the jungle and wake up early to see the ruins the next morning. Then drive back. Do you have any info on the campsite like email address or contact for booking or do we just drive there and check ourselves into the campsite? Hi — what is the attitude toward gays in PDC? We are a group of 20 gay, mid-age women who may be there for 5 days.

We frequently travel outside the U. At the same time, we are ourselves and have a reasonable expectation of security. Is there anything that we should know ahead of travelling there? Gurlll your info is on point!! Just wanted to let you know and thank you. I dont have any questions for now. And what do you know about hotel hulku? Hi, Anna! Love your blog and instagram! Do you have any recommendations for shopping in PDC?

Are there shops that sell genuine artisan goods? Your best bet is to get out of Playa and head to Valladolid for authentic goodies. Alternatively, you might look at Siete Detalles. Hi I am planning to go to Playa del Carmen with my 16 year old son the 1st week of October.

Will it warm beach weather. Any places you recommend for us? Tulum is about an hour from Playa, you can take a colectivo, bus or taxi there. Xcaret is slightly closer. Hi Anna, Do you know the seaweed situation in Mayan Riviera? Is it worth risking? I went few times, last in , and had bad luck. The beaches were covered in seaweed. Did I pick a wrong resort? I am going with a toddler boy and a family so my only options are all-inclusive resorts. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Seaweed is still there, unfortunately, not only in Mexico but also anywhere down the coast of Belize as well. Resorts clean the seaweed usually, so it should be fine, but you also might want to use the pool. Hi Anna. First I must say that I love your blog! Two weeks are barely enough to see everything there, but we planned every second to the last detail and location and I believe we made it and it was absolutely magical. The one thing we enjoyed the most were the cenotes — we booked a snorkelling tour to Dos ojos and Grand cenote.

We recommend to everyone to go visit the cenotes. The feeling is beyond words!!! I just told James that we should plan another vacation to Mexico soon.

We just have to find the time. Anyway, Thank you for reminding me how amazing Playa del Carmen was. Greetings Lola and James. I am very happy that you had a great time with Koox. Come again next year and I will make you a special personal discount for diving and snorkelling. Looking forward to seeing you again. I love the blog. We are thinking about staying in playa car. Will a car to get to the city?