About Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, or just "Playa" as it is also commonly referred to by locals, is a large coastal resort town in Quintana Roo on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Approximately 70 km south of Cancún and 20 km west of Cozumel island, it is at the center of the Mayan Riviera and offers a more relaxed atmosphere and smaller boutique lodgings.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Mexican peso (MXN)
Symbol: $
Language
Spanish
Phone Code
+52
International dialing code for Mexico
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Mexico
Region
Americas
North America
How to Get to Playa del Carmen
Transportation options and arrival information
The main airport for Playa isCancún International Airport(CUNIATA). You could also check flights to the Cozumel airport (CZMIATA), which is much closer than CUN, or the new Tulum International Airport (TQOIATA), which is almost 2 hours by taxi or bus from Playa.
Getting Around Playa del Carmen
Local transportation and navigation tips
Because the layout of downtown Playa is a rectangular grid, getting around is very easy.
Safety in Playa del Carmen
Low Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.612)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Playa del Carmen
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Unlike other beach destinations, all the "best" hotels are not on the beach. A few face the ocean but the majority are set back a block or two near 5th Ave.
Things to See in Playa del Carmen
1 landmarks and points of interest
Estadio Unidad Deportiva
stadium in Carmen, Mexico
Source: Wikidata
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