Playa Del Carmen Travel Guide
Mexico
Playa del Carmen is a city of 100,383 people on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in the state of Quintana Roo. Its location makes it a practical base for exploring the nearby coastline, with several named beaches within 40 kilometres.
Travellers arriving by air can use Playa Del Carmen Airport (PCM). Paamul Beach is 17.2 kilometres away, Playa Xpu-Ha is 26.0 kilometres away, and Chen Rio is 34.4 kilometres away.
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Pays in MXN
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +52
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.
Best time to visit Playa Del Carmen
Jan
27°14Feb
28°8Mar
29°11Apr
30°7May
31°10Jun
31°20Jul
32°16Aug
32°18Sep
32°19Oct
30°20Nov
29°13Dec
28°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Playa Del Carmen
Paamul Beach
17.2 km away
Playa Xpu-Ha
26 km away
Playa Los Coquitos
28.2 km away
Playa Kantenah
29.9 km away
Chen Rio
34.4 km away
Playa Ojo de Agua
34.7 km away
Things to do in Playa Del Carmen
Parroquia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen
roman catholic place of worship
0.1 km
Coco Bongo
dance club
0.2 km
Mandala Playa del Carmen
dance club
0.4 km
Grand Riviera Casino
casino
0.2 km
Club Social Karaoke Box
karaoke venue
0.4 km
Residences El Faro
historic site
0.4 km
Coco Maya
dance club
0.5 km
Chabad Playa Del Carmen
religious organization
0.7 km
Getting there
Playa Del Carmen Airport · 1.2 km
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