Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, or just "Playa" as it is also commonly referred to by locals, is a coastal resort town in Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Approximately 70 km south of Cancún and 20 km west of Cozumel, it is at the center of the Mayan Riviera and offers a more relaxed atmosphere, smaller boutique lodgings, and a distinct European flavor.

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  • One of the best beaches ever !!  Carole H.
  • MUCHO mejor que Cancun para ir en pareja. El pueblo es espectacular.  Justin B.
  • Zalige 'milkshake' van watermeloen aan het strand... Trip naar Cozumel was duur en eigenlijk niet de moeite.  Sandra D.
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Playa del Carmen Travel Guide is based on Playa del Carmen by Ryan Holliday, Claus Hansen, Pablo, Inas, Zepppep, Maneeshaj, iGuide and others. Playa del Carmen Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.