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Playa del Carmen

Mexico · CZM

Fifth Avenue, cenotes, and a ferry to Cozumel.

About

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 Playa del Carmen, and is around 68 kilometers away from Cancun. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 304,942, making it Quintana Roo’s second-largest city after Cancun.

Source: Wikipedia — Playa del Carmen (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • beaches · world class
  • water sports · world class
  • dining · excellent
  • family friendly · excellent
  • nature · excellent
  • nightlife · excellent

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan79°F13d wet
  • Feb81°F8d wet
  • Mar82°F9d wet
  • Apr84°F8d wet
  • May86°F14d wet
  • Jun86°F21d wet
  • Jul87°F17d wet
  • Aug87°F20d wet
  • Sep87°F22d wet
  • Oct85°F22d wet
  • Nov83°F13d wet
  • Dec81°F13d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into Cozumel International Airport (CZM), about 12 mi away.

Nearby destinations

The closest places to Playa del Carmen we have written up.

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