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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.
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63 Things to Do

223 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
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
May
87°F 30°C
75°F 23°C
11 in 28 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
28 Dec
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Tuesday
29 Dec
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Wednesday
30 Dec
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C

Reviews you can trust

La Casa del Agua

28 Dec 2009

The restaurant is located at 2nd street and 5th avenue in the town of Playa del Carmen. I read a review a bout it many years ago from Conde Nest magazine where they were rated as one of the best...more

Playa Scuba

5 of 5 stars
amsterdam
28 Dec 2009

I did not dive with Klaus, but met him at a cenote where he was guiding clients. Always on the look out for special video he told me about the bull sharks in the area. I had only one day left before...more

Edventure Tours

28 Dec 2009

We were picked up at our resort in the morning and driven to Tulum where we were greeted by the friendly staff at Edventure. We chose the basic tour for $75 which included 2 snorkeling excursions, one...more

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