🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Quinta Avenida
- ✓Playacar
- ✓Cozumel Island
- ✓Rio Secreto
- ✓Xplor Park
- ✓Cenotes
- ✓Tulum Ruins
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Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Sophisticated beach resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya
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Recommended Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort
- ★The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
- ★Hotel Xcaret Mexico
- ★Mahekal Beach Resort
- ★Thompson Playa del Carmen
- ★Rosewood Mayakoba
- ★Andaz Mayakoba Resort
- ★Hilton Playa del Carmen
🍜Restaurants & Food
•La Perla Pixan Cuisine
$$$Contemporary Mexican and Caribbean fusion with beachfront location
•El Fogon
$Authentic tacos al pastor and Mexican street food, local favorite
•Alux Restaurant
$$$Unique dining experience inside a natural cave with international cuisine
•La Cueva del Chango
$-$$Breakfast and Mexican dishes in lush jungle garden setting
•Axiote
$$-$$$Modern Mexican cuisine using local and sustainable ingredients
•100% Natural
$-$$Fresh juices, smoothies, and healthy Mexican dishes
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🛍️ Shopping
- •Quinta Avenidashopping_street
Main shopping street with international brands, local boutiques, and souvenir shops
- •Paseo del Carmenshopping_mall
Open-air shopping mall with upscale stores, restaurants, and entertainment
- •28 de Julio Marketmarket
Local fruit and vegetable market offering authentic Mexican products
- •Calle Corazonshopping_area
Charming pedestrian street with boutique shops and art galleries
- •Ultrafemmeboutique
Designer swimwear and beachwear from international and local brands
💡 Travel Tips
- • Rent a car to explore cenotes and Tulum at your own pace without tour groups
- • Book eco-parks (Xcaret, Xplor, Xel-Ha) online for significant discounts
- • Always use reef-safe sunscreen - regular sunscreen damages cenotes and coral reefs
- • Colectivos are cheap and frequent for trips to Tulum (30-40 MXN)
- • Avoid restaurants directly on Quinta Avenida - walk one block inland for better value
- • Ferry to Cozumel runs every hour - arrive early during peak season
- • Cenote entry fees are 100-300 MXN, tours include multiple cenotes
- • Akumal (20 minutes north) offers turtle snorkeling - arrive early morning
- • Stay hydrated in the heat and humidity - drink plenty of water
- • Tipping 10-15% is standard in restaurants
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - April
💰Daily Budget
$70-130/day
👥Popular With
CouplesDiversBeach LoversAdventure Seekers
🗓️Recommended Stay
4-6 days
🌐Timezone
UTC-5
💬Local Language
Spanish
💱Currency
MXN (Mexican Peso)
📅Playa del Carmen 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Beach & Downtown
🌅
Morning3h
Playacar Beach
💡 Quieter southern beach area. White sand and clear turquoise water. Beach clubs available.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🛍️
Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue) Shopping
💡 Pedestrian street with shops, restaurants, and bars. Best for people-watching and souvenirs.
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Evening2h
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Dinner at La Perla Pixan Cuisine
💡 Contemporary Mexican cuisine with Caribbean twist. Reserve in advance for beachfront tables.
💡Tips
- •Rent a car to explore cenotes and Tulum at your own pace
- •Book eco-parks (Xcaret, Xplor) online for discounts
- •Bring reef-safe sunscreen (regular sunscreen harms cenotes and reefs)
- •Colectivos (shared vans) are cheap for Tulum trips ($3-5)
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