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Explore Playa del Carmen

Located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatán Peninsula, the town of Playa del Carmen is most notably a resort town on the Caribbean shoreline, with coral reefs and palm-lined beaches.A Popular eastern Mexican tourist destination, with restaurants, diverse nightspots and clusters of shops lining the streets within the Quinta Avenida pedestrian thoroughfare.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqwD0aWnrCE

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Spanish; English and Mayan are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Mexican Peso (MXN)
UTC-07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 85 MXN, Mid-range Restaurant meal 500 MXN, Combo Meal 90 MXN
Drinks
Cappuccino 45 MXN, Beer 24,78 - 50 MXN, Bottle of Wine 150 MXN, Water 14,29 - 17,36 MXN, Coke/Pepsi 19,75 MXN
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 32,50 MXN, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 10 MXN, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 160 MXN
General Transport
Walking here is encoraged as the things that can catch your interest are all close together.Bikes are used often here and bikes as well as cars can be rented out should the need arise.Taxis charge about 25 to over 100 MXN per fare.Buses are available for use and a first class ADO bus charges 85,53 MXN to go to tourist destinations.

Things to do in Playa del Carmen

Go slightly off-shore for some kite surfing and paddle boarding.Have an adventure in any of the three water based activity parks of Xcaret, Xplor and Xel-ha.For a worthwile performance that includes dancing, singing and climbing, sit and enjoy the Parque Fundadores.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Mexico) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Mexico:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Cholera and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Mexico: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Light clothing
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Beach bag
  • Hat
  • Sandals
  • Camera / water camera
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Aqua socks or Waterproof shoes and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Mexico) The following countries do not need a visa; but require a passport; to enter Mexico.Tourists and business visitors can stay in Mexico for a period of 180 days: European Union All European Union citizens; Andorra; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Brazil; British Virgin Islands; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Ecuador; Hong Kong; Iceland; Israel; Jamaica; Japan; Liechtenstein; Macau; Marshall Islands; Malaysia; Micronesia; Monaco; New Zealand; Norway; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; San Marino; Singapore; South Korea; Switzerland; Trinidad and Tobago; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Uruguay; Vatican City and Venezuela.