Playa del Carmen Centro Travel Guide
Playa del Carmen
Visit Playa del Carmen Centro
Popular places to visit
Founders Park
Explore the great outdoors at Founders Park, a lovely green space in Playa del Carmen.
Xcaret Eco Theme Park
Commune with nature, explore ancient ruins and learn about Mayan culture at this popular theme park, home to a natural underground river.
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
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 lively bars.
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.
Things to do
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Xunáan & Valladolid with Traditional Lunch Buffet
Xcaret Park Admission with Show and Optional Transportation
Aqua Nick - Water Park Riviera Maya
Isla Mujeres Catamaran with Snorkeling-Optional Lunch, Open Bar & Transfer
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive
Top hotels in Playa del Carmen Centro
Antera Hotel & Residences
Overall we enjoyed our stay at Antera hotel and residences. The bed was super comfortable, we really enjoyed the rooftop patio with hot tub and it was great having a kitchen, two bathrooms and laundry facilities in our unit. The property is well maintained and beautiful and we really enjoyed the ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Fives Downtown Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton
The pool is great! Very friendly staff working the bar area.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen
The rooms were clean, spacious, and serviced daily, which we really appreciated. We stayed in Room 205, and unfortunately, the bathroom had a noticeable sewer smell. When we mentioned it to the receptionist, there seemed to be a misunderstanding, and we were informed the hotel was fully booked, so ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen - Beachfront Hotel
Beautiful ocean front room. Great breakfast and wonderful staff throughout the entire hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Zenyt Hotel Boutique
Nice, new and modern hotel. About a 10 minute walk to 5th Avenue. The area was quieter and less touristy, but still right in Centro and walking distance to many areas. There were some nice local restaurants close to the hotel. We always felt safe walking in the area day or night. All the staff (front ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Lunasol
Property was fairly close to everything, staff were excellent, rooms have no drawers or coffee makers etc. but were clean. Community kitchen is by the pool outside, fridge worked as did microwave and stove, they have a toaster oven as main stove oven didn’t appear to be working. They could’ve used ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Playa del Carmen Centro
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.
Downtown Playa del Carmen
If you're spending some time in Downtown Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.
Gonzalo Guerrero
If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tohoku
Tohoku might not have many top sights, but Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ejidal
When in Ejidal, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Plaza Las Americas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
