Why go
- City in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- 2 hand-picked places to stay.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Playa del Carmen National Airport (PCM).
History
Playa del Carmen is a resort city along the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad, and is around 68 kilometers away from Cancun. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 300,000, a small yet thriving portion of whom are immigrants.
Where to stay
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- AeroMéxico AM (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Montreal
- Air France AF (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Mongolian International Air Lines 7M (CNA, D28) · 1 route: Cancun
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Houston
- Virgin Australia VA (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Playa del Carmen National Airport (PCM); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Marítima de Playa del Carmen, 1.8 km); routes include Playa del Carmen - Cozumel, FerryCozumel: Playa del Carmen => Cozumel, FerryCozumel: Cozumel => Cozumel.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Playa del Carmen, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.