During your stay in Playa del Carmen, you will have many options of coastlines and beaches to choose from as this area offers numerous places to enjoy a day of sun, sand, and sea. Below we recommend some of the best options to visit according to different plans, whether it is a family trip, partying with friends or just to relax for a few days.
Playa Mamitas
Located in the heart of Playa del Carmen, is considered a real paradise for travelers and one of the most well-known beaches of the Mexican Caribbean. It has a great variety of nightclubs and excellent choices of restaurants and cocktails bars for every budget. Daily visited by many national and worldwide tourists, hosts the best beach parties ever: live DJs, good music, and beautiful people are what you will find in Playa Mamitas –and Yes, it usually gets bustling, so we recommend arriving before 11 am to choose the best spot.
Punta Maroma
Located 10 kilometers north of Playa del Carmen, a semi-virgin beach easily accessible and close to the ever-growing city. This beach has the second longest coral reef in the world, with crystal clear waters and a white sand coastline is a MUST for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. You will find few resorts and hotels located in that area; the beaches are clean and very well preserved, for this reason, the services that you can find in Maroma are oriented more to relaxation, such as Spas, kayaking, horseback riding and swimming with dolphins.
Playa Paraiso
If you plan to visit the sacred ruins of Tulum, you can’t miss Playa Paraiso. Categorized by media as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Paraiso is located a couple of kilometers from the archaeological site of Tulum, on the south of Playa del Carmen. White sands and a turquoise sea make it a real paradise for family enjoyment. You have to consider that this beach does not have a parking lot, so you have two options: either park your car away from the beach and walk or visit one of the Beach Clubs at an additional entry fee.
Xpu-ha
Most tourists classify this beach of shallow waters as a top family destination, ideal for fun activities with the little ones. If you decide to snorkel with the family, young children will not pay. Located south of Playa del Carmen, approximately a 20-minute drive between Puerto Aventuras and Akumal resorts having no resorts and hotels nearby, this beach usually has fewer tourists and makes it an ideal place to hold intimate events such as weddings or christenings.
Akumal
Akumal or ‘Place of the Turtles’ in the Mayan language, is considered historically as the first swimming tourist destination by the Caribbean Sea within the coastal strip of the Yucatan peninsula. Currently, a sanctuary for turtles and other marine species that spawn in this area; and inhabitants always striving to conserve an ecological balance among locals and tourists, to save and ensure environmental quality of this beach.
As you could see, Playa del Carmen has well-known and not-so-known touristic beaches, making it one of the top destinations in Mexico and the world for all tastes. If you want to save on your lodging when you visit us, we recommend to book your accommodation with us because we offer everything you need to make your vacation in Playa del Carmen an unforgettable, comfortable and relaxing experience, but mainly at super accessible with competitive prices!
Mi Casa, Tu Casa is a private vacation home in Playa del Carmen, Mexico with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a pool, located 7 minutes from the beach and 5th Avenue, with a nearby shopping area and within a Private Residence area with Security 24 hrs. Also, you can hire extra services with us, for example, a mini-van rental or a cleaning service option, for an additional charge- guaranteed to make life easier.
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