Riviera Maya Travel Guide
Playa del Carmen
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Popular places to visit
Xcaret Eco Theme Park
Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural heritage of Mexico with a visit to this popular archaeological park.
Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.
Maroma Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Ferry to Cozumel
Explore the waterfront in Xcaret with a trip to Ferry to Cozumel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Quinta Avenida
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can do some window-shopping at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Playacar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playacar Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Riviera Maya
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
Overall, we had a great stay at this all-inclusive resort. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful — every time we had a question or a small issue, it was resolved quickly and with a smile. The food was good overall. Some dishes were a bit different from what we’re used to, but the variety was ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive
The food options were so-so. The buffet was often not well stocked (mostly in the evening). Some of the staff at the buffet were unprofessional - the woman on the grill on new year;s day spent most of her time talking to Spanish speaking guests and wasn't paying attention to her cooking and ruined ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The grounds were beautiful and very well maintained. The room was clean and had a nice large balcony. All of the food was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. This was likely due to our rooms proximity to the main building, but very loud music played past midnight every night making it difficult ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Rooms very clean. Staff helpful and friendly. Food very tasty , available and diverse. Just a block from downtown and main beach. Pool was a little cold and lounge chairs not abundant.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
Amazing hotel. Phenomenal food. Great parks. Amazing photo package. An amazing vacation.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Our vacation was AWESOME! The resort is large enough for privacy but compact enough to allow easy access to all amenities. The room was beautiful and food was on point. The staff is amazing and go out of way to make sure everything is to our liking.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riviera Maya
The Fives
The Fives might not have many top sights, but Playa Xcalacoco and Gran Coyote Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Corasol
Though Corasol may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Coyote Golf and Playa Xcalacoco.
Nicte-Ha
While Nicte-Ha may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Punta Esmeralda Beach and Gran Coyote Golf.
Maroma
Maroma is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Maroma Beach and Paradise Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Playa del Carmen.
Mundo Hábitat
Though Mundo Hábitat may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 28 de Julio Square and Plaza Las Americas.
Luis Donaldo Colosio
If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.
