Playacar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
Explore the waterfront of Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and enjoy activities such as diving in Playa del Carmen. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Playacar Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Playa del Carmen at Playacar Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as diving. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Xaman Ha Aviary
Enjoy an outing to Xaman Ha Aviary during your stay in Playa del Carmen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the diving spots.
Mayan Ruins of Playacar
Find out about the history of Playa del Carmen when you spend time at Mayan Ruins of Playacar. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha
Enjoy a trip to Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha and popular activities such as diving in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Paseo del Carmen
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Paseo del Carmen during your stay in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Activities
Aqua Nick - Water Park Riviera Maya
Xcaret Park Admission with Show and Optional Transportation
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park
Puerto Morelos Beachside Tacos & Town Tour With Tequila Tasting
Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch
Playa Del Carmen: Cenote & Mayan Village Tour by Buggy
Our pick of the best Playacar Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Tequila - All Inclusive
The property overall was very good. The staff was friendly and I liked that you could go to other RIU hotels in the area and eat and drink and it was still all inclusive. The food was pretty good, most restaurants are buffet style. The rooms were a little dated but I liked daily room service. Nice ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Resort was nice, the upgraded elite club package was a complete waste of money, all it got you was a pool with no pool chairs or shallow parts and a restaurant that had the same menu as their steakhouse pretty much. Resort had a major red ant problem. Definitely not worth the money.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen
In my personal experience of staying at this hotel the room was clean and modern and the staff was great. The only area that requires improvement in this hotel is the POOL!!. The roof top area is great but the pool's water is cloudy which in my personal knowledge its a sign of bacterial growth or ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive
Loved our stay here! Had a great time at the pool, felt safe, staff was great, and the beach was beautiful, even with the sargassum. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Yucatan - All Inclusive
Staff was the best part
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sandos Playacar All Inclusive
We spent most of the time in the adult only pool. It was very nice. Need to get there early to get chairs. They had fun activities every day. The adult only pool should have a swim up bar. Our room faced the beach. It was a lovely view. We did not really use the beach because of the sargussom. There ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Playacar
Playacar Zona Hotelera
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Zona Hotelera. A stop by Playacar Beach or Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha might round out your trip.
Playacar Fase I
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Fase I. A stop by Playacar Beach or Mayan Ruins of Playacar might round out your trip.
Campestre
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Campestre and surrounding area, you can visit Xplor Theme Park and Playacar Golf Club.
Playa del Carmen Centro
A noteworthy feature of Playa del Carmen Centro is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.
Ejidal
When in Ejidal, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Plaza Las Americas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Calica
While Calica isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are some notable places to visit nearby.
