Why go
- City in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- 2 hand-picked places to stay.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Playa del Carmen National Airport (PCM).
History
Playa del Carmen is a resort city along the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad, and is around 68 kilometers away from Cancun. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 300,000, a small yet thriving portion of whom are immigrants.
Where to stay
Indoor
Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km. 55.3, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · lomashospitality.com
Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km 51, 77710 Riviera Maya, Q.R., Mexico · belmond.com
1era Avenida Bis entre Calle 12 y Calle 14 Norte, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · playapalms.com
Paseo Xaman-Há, Retorno Sayil S/N, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · thereefresorts.com
1 Avenida Norte & Calle 28 Norte, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · thereefresorts.com
C. Flamingos Supermanzana 6 Mz 7, Lt 1, Luis Donaldo Colosio, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · thereefresorts.com
Carretera Tulum - Cancún Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km.266,3 Xpu-Há, 77750 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · barcelo.com
Chetumal-Cancun Km. 266,3 Xpuha Q Q Riviera Maya Carretera, Puerto Jurez Xpu-Há, 77750 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · barcelo.com
Km. 266,3 Xpuha Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Xpu-Há, 77750 Riviera Maya, Q.R., Mexico · barcelo.com
Chetmal-Cancun Puerto Juárez Km. 266,3 Xpuha Q Xpu-Há, 77750 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · barcelo.com
Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km. 55.3, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · lomashospitality.com
Camino a Xcaret Carretera Federal Chetumal - Puerto, Avenida Benito Juárez, 282, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · barcelo.com
Carretera Federal Chetumal, Km. 299, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · oceanhotels.com
Xcalacoco, La Gloria Lote 2, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · cocoscabanas.com
1 Avenida Nte. Supermanzana en, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · rivieramayasuites.com
Q.R MX, México 307 KM 260, 77710 Akumal, Kantenah, Mexico · unicohotelcollection.com
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7 Riviera Maya, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
Desarrollo, P.º Xaman - Ha 7, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · barcelo.com
1a Avenida, Cto. 15 esquina, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · fiestamericanatravelty.com
5th. avenue between 6 & 8 streets 5ta. avenida entre calle 6 y calle 8, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · lunata.com
C. 10 Nte. s/n, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hotels.cloudbeds.com
Desarrollo, P.º Xaman - Ha Calle, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · barcelo.com
Calle 38 entre 5ta Avenida Y Zona Federal Maritima, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · mahekalbeachresort.com
Av. Constituyentes #1, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · alltrawyndhamplaya.com
Calle 10, 10 Av. Norte Esquina, Centro, 77714 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hotelhaciendarealdelcaribe.com
1era Avenida Norte bis, Manzana 22 Lote 3, entre calles 10 y 12, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hotelcasacolibri.com
Av. Constituyentes S/N, entre 10 Y 15 Nte, Centro, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · ihg.com
Calle 8 Nte Manzana 29 Lote 5, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hotelthepalm.com.mx
Calle 4 Nte Con, Zona Federal Maritima, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · oyorooms.com
Av Benito Juárez entre 1ra y Calle 5, Norte, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hotelcasamelissa.com
Calle 28 Nte No.132, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hotelsoulbeach.com
Calle 8 Nte entre 5a Avenida y zona federal maritima, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · pelicanoinn.com
Quinta Avenida, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · tukanhotels.com
10 Avenida Nte. Calle 2, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hilton.com
Calle 12 Nte S/N, entre 5ta Ave. y 10, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · hyatt.com
Calle 2 Nte. S/N Mza 1 Lte1, Calle 2 Nte 110, entre Calle Quinta Avenida y Zona, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · kayhotel.com
Calle Quinta Avenida y la Playa 110, Calle 2 Nte, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · areiabeachfronthotel.com
Carretera Federal Playa Tulum Manzana 357 Lote 8, Ejido, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico · casakaoba.mx
Carretera Federal 387 KM 299, 77710 Quintana Roo, Q.R., Mexico · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Indoor
Calle 44 Nte, Zazil-ha, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Indoor
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Eat & drink
Restaurant
Restaurants & places to go
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant and cafe with lots of branches all over the country Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 07:00-17:00 Wikipedia: es:Vips · vips.com.mx
Pizza, Fast Food · A big chain specialized in pizza Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-23:00 · dominos.com.mx
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th,PH 08:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com.mx
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-22:00 · restaurantes.subway.com
American, Burger, Hot Dog, Restaurant · Sport bar con hamburguesas Angus, hot dogs, alitas y cortes; área infantil y pet friendly. Opening hours: 12:00-01:00… · mrdogdelcaribe.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi, rollos y bowls Opening hours: 14:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 332 Avenida Luis Donaldo Colosio, Playa del Carmen, 77710 · sucursalplayadelcarmencolosio.tokiosushibol.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Restaurante de mariscos estilo Sinaloa (cocina del Pacífico): ceviches, tostadas, clamatos, salsas de la casa y mezcales; música en… · mariscoseldoctorcito.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos de pastor, suadero, bistec, chuleta, chorizo, cabeza de res, lengua, sesos, tripa y campechanos Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00;… · taqueriaselnero.com
Fish, Restaurant · Fish - Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks; Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-22:00 · restaurantbarbuzos.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Appetizers, salads, kushiagues, sashimi, soups, ramen, nigiris, maki, yakimeshi, temakis, chirashi, omakase, dessert Opening hours:… · doki-doki.res-menu.com
French, Chicken, Restaurant · Bistró y rosticería francesa: pollo rostizado, mejillones frescos y coctelería Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features:… · facebook.com
Steak House, Uruguayan, Restaurant · Parrilla uruguaya con terraza Opening hours: 13:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · Avenida Chemuyil, Playa… · rondaparrillauruguaya.com
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Cafetería de comida saludable; desayunos y brunch. Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 08:00-16:00; We off Features: outdoor seating,… · paraisocafe.com.mx
Waffles, Restaurant · Waffles savory or sweet in a lot of varieties Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa,Su,PH 09:00-14:00 · wafflegg.com.mx
Ice Cream, Churros, Ice Cream · ice cream, with and w/o fruits, soft, cafe, frappe Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 09:00-22:30 · 77720 · sweetiesoftgelato.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bebidas de té con tapioca, granizados y bebidas frías de origen taiwanés. · Paseo Central, Playa del Carmen
Chicken, Fast Food · pollo rostizado en paquetes con tacos dorados, espagueti, papa, ensalada y arroz; venta de tortilla · Avenida de los Gavilanes, Playa del… · pechugon.com.mx
Argentinian, Restaurant · Cocina casera argentina: milanesas Opening hours: 12:30-23:30 Features: delivery · Avenida Montes Azules, Playa del Carmen, 77710
Chocolate, Cafe · Chocolatería mexicana de origen chiapaneco: bebidas ancestrales de cacao, chocolate de 33 a 100 %, tascalate, pozol, cafés, infusiones,…
Churro, Fast Food · Charritos con azúcar y canela y churros rellenos de chocolate con Nutella, fresa con lechera, crema pastelera, zarzamora o cajeta. ·…
Cafe · breakfast, meals, smoothies, sandwiches, bread, french pastries, typical mexican meals Opening hours: Mo-Su, PH 07:00-21:30 · 77714 · laterrazadeplaya.com
Tamales, Fast Food · Tamales hand crafted starting with the nixtamalization in various varieties vegan, vegetarian and tradicional with meat Opening hours:…
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sucursal de la baguetería bretona Ty-Coz en la Avenida Constituyentes, colonia Gonzalo Guerrero. Local de autoservicio que despacha…
Barbecue, Chicken, Fast Food · estilo Sinaloa Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 10:30-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Pasta, Restaurant · pasta, pizza · cheesterplaya.mx
Bowl, Cafe · Snack bar de bowls preparados con ingredientes naturales y orgánicos · Avenida Chemuyil, Playa del Carmen, 77710
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · pizzaplayadelcarmen.com
Cuban, Fast Food · Puesto de comida cubana bajo carpa: hamburguesas, hot dogs y papas a la francesa; también atiende eventos por cotización. Features: outdoor…
Greek, Restaurant · Greek Estiatorio · 5th Avenue
Esquites, Seafood, Elotes, Fast Food · elite y esquites con camarón Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream · Paseo Central, Playa del Carmen · nutrisa.com
International, Mediterranean, French, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-22:45 Features: vegetarian options · Avenida 10 Norte, Playa del… · grupobygeorge.com
Mediterranean, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 14:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-16:30 · 1 entre calle 8 y calle 10, 77710 · m.facebook.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-20:30 · es.restaurantguru.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · Avenida 20 Norte, 77710 · chouxchoux.mx
Birria, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Avenida de los Gavilanes, Playa del Carmen
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-24:00
Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo,PH 12:00-20:30 Features: takeaway
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo,PH 16:00-00:30; Tu off
Thai, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30 Features: vegan options · 6 Avenida 10 Norte con Calle 6, Playa del Carmen, 77720 · grupobygeorge.com
Ice Cream · ice cream · haagendazs.com.mx
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Arab, Burger, Sandwich, International, Falafel, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegan options, halal, kosher
Wings, American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00; Mo-Th,Su 12:00-24:00 · bostons.com.mx
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Airports
Cozumel International Airport (CZM) 20 km to the centre
Boulevard Aeropuerto Cozumel s/n, 77600, Mexico — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, AeroMéxico, Air Canada…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Cancun… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Cancun (69 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- AeroMéxico AM (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Montreal
- Air France AF (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Mongolian International Air Lines 7M (CNA, D28) · 1 route: Cancun
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Houston
- Virgin Australia VA (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Playa del Carmen National Airport (PCM) 1.8 km to the centre
Playa del Carmen, ROO, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Aeródromo de Xcaret 8.4 km to the centre
Solidaridad, ROO, MX
Getting there by ferry
Terminal Marítima de Playa del Carmen
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre · Navegación Veracruzana (NAVEGA)
Ferry Calica
Ferry terminal · 8.7 km from the centre
Ferry Cozumel
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Playa del Carmen - Cozumel
Ferry route
FerryCozumel: Playa del Carmen => Cozumel
Ferry route
FerryCozumel: Cozumel => Cozumel
Ferry route
Calica - Cozumel
Ferry route · Transcaribe
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Playa del Carmen National Airport (PCM); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Marítima de Playa del Carmen, 1.8 km); routes include Playa del Carmen - Cozumel, FerryCozumel: Playa del Carmen => Cozumel, FerryCozumel: Cozumel => Cozumel.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Playa del Carmen, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.