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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

662 Hotels & Accommodations

56 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
Sunday
8 Nov
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C

Reviews you can trust

Riu Palace Riviera Maya

5 of 5 stars
Sunderland, United Kingdom
7 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is my 4th stay in a Riu hotel and they continue to deliver excellent facilities and service. The food in all the of the restaurants is great and dont be disappointed if you cant get into one of...more

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis, Indiana
7 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Banyan Tree Mayakoba is absolutely the place to go to be pampered and feel relaxed! We travel quite a bit (about two trips a year, out of the country) and although we have never stayed at a place...more

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa

5 of 5 stars
Omaha, Nebraska
7 Nov 2009

I did a lot of reading of reviews here before we left on our trip. The ones that were complaining of small drinking cups, poor service, or too long of a walk are just crazy in my opinion! Yes, the...more

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