Downtown Playa del Carmen Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

A market stall with colorful woven baskets and a sign indicating a price of 1.99 USD.
A large sculpture of intertwined hands with rings, overlooking a beach with palm trees and people.
A stingray resting on a sandy seabed with seaweed.
A person snorkeling in clear turquoise water with a beach and palm trees in the background.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with balconies overlooking the beach.

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A beach with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and clear blue water.

Playa del Carmen Main Beach

8.4/10 (20,384 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park
Semi-Private 3-Waterfall Cenotes Experience

Semi-Private 3-Waterfall Cenotes Experience

£51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Semi-Private 3-Waterfall Cenotes Experience
Chichen Itza, Cenote, Buffet Lunch, Tequila & Valladolid Tour

Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch

£30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive Tour

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive

£45
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive
Chichen Itza Premium, Cenote, Valladolid & Mayan Cuisine

Chichen Itza con Cenote Noolha, Zip-Line, Cocina Maya y Valladolid

£16
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza con Cenote Noolha, Zip-Line, Cocina Maya y Valladolid
Ultimate Tulum Experience Mayan Ruins & Cenote Swim

Tulum Experience Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim with Lunch

£30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tulum Experience Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim with Lunch
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Top hotels in Downtown Playa del Carmen

Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen All Inclusive - Adults Only

Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen All Inclusive - Adults Only

5 out of 5
1a Avenida esquina Calle 26 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £281 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£281
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen All Inclusive - Adults Only
Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Av. Constituyentes No. 2 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £252 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£252
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,494 reviews)
"The rooms are good, the staff very friendly but the food was not good at all, the drinks was the cheapest and only one kind of beer was available. The pool looked good but all the tiles were super gross full of fungus. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Constituyentes Number 1 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £180 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£180
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Meliora By Bunik

Meliora By Bunik

2.5 out of 5
Calle 10 Nte Bis Playa del Carmen QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £46 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£46
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Meliora By Bunik
The Reef 28 Hotel & Spa - Luxury Adults Only - All Suites

The Reef 28 Hotel & Spa - Luxury Adults Only - All Suites

5 out of 5
1 Ave. Norte y Calle 28 Norte Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £107 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£107
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,271 reviews)
"Food was great, place was clean"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

The Reef 28 Hotel & Spa - Luxury Adults Only - All Suites
Sofía by Bunik

Sofía by Bunik

2.5 out of 5
Calle 24 Nte Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is £38 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£38
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,108 reviews)
"Me sentí muy cómoda en mi estancia"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Sofía by Bunik
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Where to stay in Downtown Playa del Carmen

Find the best Downtown Playa del Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Playa del Carmen
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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.

Riviera Maya

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Riviera Maya and surrounding area, you can visit Tres Rios Ecopark and El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course.

A beach with clear blue water and several sun loungers.

Playacar

Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Quinta Avenida – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A coastal town with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a beach lined with palm trees and buildings.

Gonzalo Guerrero

If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and clear blue water.

Playa del Carmen Centro

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 Quinta Avenida.

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof structure.
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Maroma

Maroma is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Maroma Beach and Paradise Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Playa del Carmen.

Downtown Playa del Carmen Travel Guide

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