Discover Playa del Carmen

The car-free promenade running parallel to the beach stretches for several kilometers and is lined with boutiques, restaurants and craft shops, making it the lively center of the city and a popular spot for an evening stroll.

The numerous natural freshwater sinkholes in the limestone bedrock of the Yucatán Peninsula formed from collapsed underground caves and invite swimming, snorkeling and diving in crystal-clear, cool water, many just a short drive from the center.

Regular ferries take visitors to the offshore island of Cozumel in about 45 minutes, known for its world-class diving and snorkeling spots along the second-largest barrier reef in the world, ideal for a day trip from the mainland.

Directly off the coast stretches the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef with an abundance of colorful fish and corals, well suited for beginners snorkeling as well as experienced divers on reef and wreck tours.

The nearest airport is in Cancún, about 65 kilometers away, from where Playa del Carmen is reachable by bus or shuttle in about 45 minutes to an hour. The small Cozumel Airport is also just a short ferry ride away.

The car-free promenade running parallel to the beach stretches for several kilometers and is lined with boutiques, restaurants and craft shops, making it the lively center of the city and a popular spot for an evening stroll.

The numerous natural freshwater sinkholes in the limestone bedrock of the Yucatán Peninsula formed from collapsed underground caves and invite swimming, snorkeling and diving in crystal-clear, cool water, many just a short drive from the center.

Regular ferries take visitors to the offshore island of Cozumel in about 45 minutes, known for its world-class diving and snorkeling spots along the second-largest barrier reef in the world, ideal for a day trip from the mainland.