Playacar Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen
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Photo by Karen Godin

Popular places to visit

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Xaman Ha Aviary

Enjoy an outing to Xaman Ha Aviary during your stay in Playa del Carmen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the diving spots.

Xaman Ha Aviary
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Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal

4/5(11 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and enjoy activities such as diving in Playa del Carmen. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
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Playacar Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Playa del Carmen at Playacar Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as diving. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Playacar Golf Club
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Paseo del Carmen

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Paseo del Carmen during your stay in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Paseo del Carmen
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Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha

Enjoy a trip to Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha and popular activities such as diving in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha
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Mayan Ruins of Playacar

Find out about the history of Playa del Carmen when you spend time at Mayan Ruins of Playacar. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.

Mayan Ruins of Playacar

Things to do

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Chichen Itza Premium, Cenote, Valladolid & Mayan Cuisine

฿2,227
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza Premium, Cenote, Valladolid & Mayan Cuisine
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Tulum Ruins Cenote & Swimming with Turtles from Playa del Carmen

฿4,194
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tulum Ruins Cenote & Swimming with Turtles from Playa del Carmen
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Holbox Island Full Day Trip with Lunch From Playa del Carmen

฿4,934
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Holbox Island Full Day Trip with Lunch From Playa del Carmen
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Coba & Tulum with Cenote Mariposa, Mayan Traditions & Lunch

฿2,935
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Coba & Tulum with Cenote Mariposa, Mayan Traditions & Lunch
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Holbox Island Tour

฿5,920
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Holbox Island Tour
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Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Swim with Turtles Tour

฿5,850
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Swim with Turtles Tour
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Top hotels in Playacar

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - Optional All Inclusive
The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - Optional All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Ave. Xaman-Ha, Retorno Sayil S/N Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,609 per night from 28 May to 29 May
฿4,609
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Italian restaurant is not worth it. Buffet food is always cold and water are warm. Beach and pools are great and staff are friendly and attentive."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

The Reef Playacar Beach Resort & Spa - Optional All Inclusive
Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is ฿10,928 per night from 22 May to 23 May
฿10,928
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,320 reviews)
"Staff great, air conditioning top notch, decent food, comfortable beds"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mza. 1, Lote 1 Fracc. Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is ฿11,196 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿11,196
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,224 reviews)
"Property was very nice clean food was okay staff was friendly overall nice place"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Ave Xaman-ha, Manzana 3, Lote 19, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is ฿6,192 per night from 22 May to 23 May
฿6,192
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff and service. Foods could be better. My family and I had bedbugs bite all over our bodies they have to clean the beds and sheets better"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Manzana 3, Lote 4, Condominio Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO
The price is ฿10,072 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿10,072
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Spent a week here in May for my birthday. I loved this hotel!!! The room was nice, the food was awesome and the service was excellent. We ate at the Steakhouse twice. The surf n turf was delicious! Even the food at the buffet was great!! My wife and I were completely satisfied!! Oh yeah, the beach ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive
Iberostar Tucán - All inclusive
Iberostar Tucán - All inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Avda. Xaman-Ha, Lote Hotelero No 2, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Like the wildlife and how quiet the resort is."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

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Iberostar Tucán - All inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Playacar

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Playacar Beach

Visitors to Playacar Beach appreciate its beaches. A visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Golf Club might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Playacar Beach
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Playacar Zona Hotelera

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Playacar Zona Hotelera. Make a stop by top sights like Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha while you're exploring the area.

Playacar Zona Hotelera
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Toledo

While Toledo isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Toledo
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Playacar Fase I

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Playacar Fase I. Make a stop by top sights like Mayan Ruins of Playacar while you're exploring the area.

Playacar Fase I
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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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Ejidal

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

Ejidal

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