Playa del Carmen
Mexico · Estado de Quintana RooMX
City in Quintana Roo, Mexico
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. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 300,000, a small yet thriving portion of whom are immigrants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 304,942
- Coordinates
- 20.627, -87.080
- Timezone
- America/Cancun
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Playa del Carmen
Located in Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico, Playa del Carmen is best described as a sizeable city. Population figures land around 304,942. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, water sports and adventure.
Things to do in Playa del Carmen
Nature in Playa del Carmen
(18)Looking for nature? Playa del Carmen has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 18 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Playa del Carmen's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Playa del Carmen
(14)On the water sports side, Playa del Carmen offers Diving, Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddleboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Playa del Carmen. That is 14 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Playa del Carmen
(11)Adventure lovers get Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Escape Room. All of it is drawn from Playa del Carmen's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Playa del Carmen
(9)Playa del Carmen's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, Docks and Fountains. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Playa del Carmen. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Playa del Carmen
(9)On the nightlife side, Playa del Carmen offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Playa del Carmen's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Playa del Carmen
(5)Looking for wellness? Playa del Carmen has Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Playa del Carmen's own activity tags.
Family in Playa del Carmen
(4)Playa del Carmen records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Playa del Carmen is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Playa del Carmen
(4)For sports, expect Golf, Horse Trails, Running and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Playa del Carmen's own activity tags.
More to do in Playa del Carmen
(2)Looking for other activities? Playa del Carmen has Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Playa del Carmen's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Playa del Carmen
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Playa del Carmen is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is America/Cancun.
Similar destinations
Places near Playa del Carmen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Playa del Carmen known for?
- Playa del Carmen is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and adventure, set in Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico with around 304,942 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Playa del Carmen?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Playa del Carmen. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Playa del Carmen located?
- Administratively, Playa del Carmen sits in Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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