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Playa del Carmen

Mexico travel guide

What to see in Playa del Carmen

Fifth Avenue, beaches and the ferry to Cozumel, right in the Riviera Maya.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from December to May
Photo: Carlos Valenzuela · CC BY-SA 4.0

Playa del Carmen highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Fifth Avenue

    A pedestrian street of shops and restaurants.

  2. Cozumel

    A diving island a ferry ride away.

  3. Cenote parks

    Xcaret, Xel-Há and nearby cenotes.

  4. Playa Mamitas

    The liveliest beach.

  5. Akumal

    A bay for swimming with turtles.

Day trips from Playa del Carmen

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Playa del Carmen

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Playa del Carmen are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to November

    Hurricane season

    Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.

    What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the fonda (family-run eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Mexico guide.

Frequently asked questions about Playa del Carmen

What to see in Playa del Carmen?

Fifth Avenue, Cozumel, Cenote parks, Playa Mamitas and Akumal.

What to see in Playa del Carmen in one day?

Don’t miss Fifth Avenue, Cozumel, Cenote parks, Playa Mamitas and Akumal. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Playa del Carmen?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Playa del Carmen are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

What day trips can you take from Playa del Carmen?

Cozumel and Xcaret.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.