There are a few ways to get to Playa del Carmen and around the city. Note that some larger hotels in Playa provide free airport transportation to town, so check ahead. Some suggest the easiest way to go is by hiring a shuttle ride in advance. The shuttle company will take you from the Cancun airport directly to your accommodation in Playa del Carmen.
You can easily book ground transportation from the Cancun airport to your Playa del Carmen hotel here. Renting a vehicle may be the most convenient choice depending on how much exploring you plan to do on your own. It is an easy and affordable option. Driving to Playa del Carmen from Cancun is straightforward and takes just under an hour from the airport. We recommend booking your car here for the best prices. Book a car for pick up at the Cancun airport here.
Book a car for pick up in Playa Del Carmen here. If you want to take a taxi to Playa del Carmen, they are everywhere in Cancun and will take you straight to your accommodation in Playa.
Taxis in Playa are an easy way to get around. Flag them down on the road or have your hotel call one for you. One of the most affordable transportation options to Playa from Cancun is taking the ADO Bus Autobuses de Oriente , which takes a little more than one hour. There is so much to do in Playa. Here are just some of the activities you can enjoy! The most famous is Xcaret with its meandering canals you can swim through, incredible beach coves, cultural shows, jungle hikes and so much more.
They are a little pricey, but the adventure parks are widely considered a must do in the Playa area. When going on vacation in the time of Covid, Travel Insurance is a must in our opinion. Most of the current policies cover Covid medical issues as well as vacation delays due to Covid.
They typically even cover your hotel if you test positive in Mexico and have to extend your trip a few days until you get a negative test. Our visitors almost unanimously choose a Trawick International Safe Travels plan which was a Forbes top-rated travel insurance plan of Easily compare the different Trawick, Generali and other top travel insurance plans here.
Talk about healing properties. The cenote choices in the Playa area are vast and diverse as there are literally dozens of incredible locations nearby. You can swim, scuba dive, snorkel or just walk through one of these breathtaking and powerful forces of nature. There are several tour options for visiting cenotes from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum. For more cenote info and great cenote recommendations, be sure to check out our Ultimate Cenote Guide.
Stretching from Ave. Constituyentes in the north to Calle 1 1st Street in the south, this is where the action is. Walk south to the nightlife party area and stop in at some of the clubs and tourist bars. Far and away the most famous club to dance and drink the night away is Coco Bongo with its massive interactive stage shows and wild dancefloor.
This VIP package for Coco Bongo has hundreds of five-star reviews and includes hotel transport, drinks, skip the line privileges and more. There are several spectacular islands easily within reach of Playa del Carmen. Isla Mujeres makes for an incredible day trip via catamaran or party boat. Most tours include some fantastic snorkeling and lunch on the beach in Isla Mujeres.
The more remote Isla Contoy meanwhile is an uninhabited nature preserve, perfect for getting away from it all to check out wild birds and desolate beaches. Robinson Crusoe eat your heart out. Take a look at this very highly rated catamaran day tour to Isla Mujeres.
If you feel like upgrading, book this more luxury catamaran day tour to Isla Mujeres. Many visitors ask about the weather in Playa del Carmen and expect it to be hot and sunny every day. While Playa del Carmen is generally warm, the weather changes quickly and rapidly. Forecasts will only give you a day estimate. Always check the amount and percentage of rain and the hours of sunshine.
You can even check more detailed forecasts which will give you the weather by the hour. It might be stormy in the morning and sunny during lunchtime. You never know. I always am. How much money should you have for visiting Playa del Carmen or any nearby city? Playa del Carmen can be very expensive, or very cheap, depending on what you want to do.
There are many places to stay in Playa del Carmen and many more are being built every month. You can choose from all-inclusive resorts, fancy hotels, private villas, small guesthouses, or hostels. I had a chance to stay at different hotels around the city.
Here are my recommendations depending on your budget, expectations, and location preference. I stayed at all of these properties even lived at Sabbia apartments for a whole year and Elements for a few months , so can tell you everything about them. The city is easily walkable, with pedestrian paths everywhere. The fares within Playa Centro downtown are supposed to be fixed at 30 pesos no matter what, but taxi drivers are always trying to take advantage of tourists and charge them 80, or even pesos for a ride over Christmas or Easter periods even more.
If you speak good Spanish you can argue. Another option is just telling the direction to the driver without asking for a price, giving them 25 pesos at the end. The roads are wide and easy to navigate, especially with modern technology like Google Maps. Just watch out for wild drivers. There have been many reports of attendants not resetting the machines between cars and charging you for your gas without actually putting it in.
Honest staff will show you zeros on the machine, so make sure you always look. If you pay in cash, say aloud the amount you are handing over, as some attendants will try to convince you it was a smaller denomination than it really was. A common scam against tourists. Read more about renting a car in Mexico.
They can drop you off anywhere along their set routes. For instance, at Akumal or any cenote between Playa and Tulum. All colectivos leave from in front of the post office Correos de Mexico on Calle 2. But if you want to experience something local, a trip on a colectivo is definitely recommended. There are many things to do on the beach in Playa.
You can get a massage, go jet skiing, parasailing, or even take a catamaran cruise. On the south side of the large pier off Benito Juarez street calle 1 is where Playacar starts and the beaches in this area of town are nicer and generally more clean and quiet.
If you want to mingle with the locals, try Punta Esmeralda. My favorite beach, however, is Xcacel. It serves tostadas topped with fresh fish, as well as fried coconut shrimp and even unusual tacos. My favorite is actually a Popeye taco with creamy spinach, cheese and shrimp.
The list would not be complete without a nod to some genuine Mexican taquerias with several branches around town. Some people prefer El Fogon, others Don Sirloin. I recommend the tacos al pastor with cheese, delicious shavings of spit-roasted pork topped with a slice of pineapple, served on the best corn tortillas. Hijos de la Tostada, as the name indicates, serves tostadas.
Similar to Los Aguachiles, it focuses mostly on seafood. You can get them traditional with raw seafood, or more western style with a fried ingredient on top. The place can give you a giant ceviche for just pesos. Even with two people, you might struggle to finish it! This small corner spot is home to simple, but delicious chicken tostadas. No English menu, no cutlery available, but plastic chairs only.
Definitely recommended, but prepare to get your face and hands dirty! La Cueva del Chango is a great place for any occasion, due to its amazing setting. Set in a lush garden, this is a great place to have a nice, relaxing, and tropical breakfast. They even have the turtle pond in the middle!
It serves incredible French food and pastries for any time of the day. You must try the white chocolate raspberry cupcake! Nativos has several branches throughout Playa del Carmen.
This local chain serves up good, mostly healthy food and a wide selection of giant smoothies. There are a lot of Italians and Argentinians in Playa del Carmen. Some of them opened Papa Charly creating one of the best restaurants in Playa.
The place serves great pasta with a huge variety of sauces to choose from. My favorite though is the mushroom lasagne. Don Chendo is a Chicago style pizza place that gets everything right. Did I miss something? Do you want to ask me anything about Playa del Carmen, Mexico? Wow, that really is everything you need to know about visiting the area! This guide is pretty good abd updated. It is important to mention that it is written by a resident. However, I am also a resident since , I am surprised that all the local wonders of Calle 4 are missing, so consider the following a to do list for the future tourists and to check list for Anna.
Google or go, and find out why hotels and restaurants here are always full. Hi Anna! Mostly to snorkel! Is the seaweed situation going to be a problem with that? Should we stay in Cozumel or playa for snorkeling? Love reading your blog-so interesting! Muchas gracias! Amy and Arturo. Is that because ticket is purchased online vs ADO bus company booth at airport? Basically, is it much better to wait to purchase ticket until airport? Thanks for help!
Peso symbol is the same as dollar symbol currencies have a common origin in the 15th—19th century Spanish dollar. You purchase the ticket at the booth at the airport without any issues.
That makes total sense now. Thank you so much for the help! This blog has been a great resource for our trip planning!!! Your content about Playa has been so helpful even though I have been to Playa twice before. Thank you for your posts. I wonder if you could help me with a couple of questions. I will be visiting Playa in April and will be leading a group of 10 adults. We will probably only have time to visit one cenote this trip.
Which would you recommend for first-time cenote swimmers? We only plan to swim not dive. I have been to the Gran Cenote before, but some of your other suggestions intrigue me. Also, I am finding very little information online about the cost of renting a jet ski. Can you offer any tips or information about getting the best price? Do you recommend any local jet ski rental spots? Thank you for any help you can give. Hi Adam! This is a fantastic guide!
Rental car is the best solution. Do you happen to have a 2nd recommendation for a car rental place if Mex on 5th av. Your guide has been so helpful in our trip planning to Playa!!! Ahorita los precios subieron muchisimo — mas o menos mxn por dia.
Cualquiera licencia esta bien. Thank you for this amazing posts about Mexico. Heading there in August for a big trip and was wondering if you would be able to give me some travel advice please? Me and my partner do not drive, but I am dying to visit Las Coloradas and Calakmal. Are there any easy ways of getting there via public transport?
And finally, one of the best ways get to "Playa" is through cruises or other kinds of boats. History of Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen began as a small town and fishing settlement that grew exponentially with time. Today, it is one of the largest resorts in Mexico. In it had a population of 10, While in it had reached a population of 49, inhabitants. But even before that, Playa del Carmen had a Mayan past. It was known as "Xaman Ha" northern water and was a crossing point for the Maya who went to the Ixchel sanctuary on the island of Cozumel.
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