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Visiting Playa del Carmen, Mexico


Playa, as the locals call it, is located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, about 40 miles south of Cancun. Discovered by those craving white beaches, gentle surf and outdoor activities, this once-sleepy fishing village has retained its small-town charm. Buildings are low-rise and the atmosphere is still authentic. When the sun goes down, the temperature goes up. Bars get into full swing around midnight, and Avenida Quinta transforms from a family-friendly pedestrian way to a sizzling hotspot.

Traveller Advice on Playa del Carmen

665 Hotels & Accommodations

58 Things to Do

214 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
14 in 36 cm
Dec
80°F 26°C
70°F 21°C
18 in 46 cm
Jan
80°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
4 in 10 cm
Feb
81°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
8 in 21 cm
Mar
83°F 28°C
71°F 21°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
2 in 5 cm
Extended Forecast
Saturday
21 Nov
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C
Sunday
22 Nov
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C
Monday
23 Nov
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C

Reviews you can trust

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

4 of 5 stars
Canada/Gatineau
20 Nov 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

The hotel itself is magnificant! Nice grounds, very good restaurants and our rooms were perfect and clean. Staff is very friendly and for the first time south, felt the alcool in the drinks!! All...more

Hacienda Tres Rios

5 of 5 stars
Regina, Canada
20 Nov 2009

We stayed there nov 8 to 12th. We wish it could have been longer, next time it will be. Others have stated things that we agree 100%. The food is great, I mean top notch. I normally have a dislike...more

The Tides Riviera Maya

20 Nov 2009

I rely heavily on trip advisor and it's been spot on with many of our trips, so I want to return the tips and reviews from my own experience in order to inform other travelers....THANKFULLY I had read...more

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