r/playadelcarmen

Hello! Me and my wife are coming to playa del carmen next week, and we’re curious how high the pressure is on booking excursions and such. Our plan is to just book them when we’re there, but we realised that some might be harder to book on short notice? (It’s still quite short notice anyways).
We’re thinking about places and things like Chichen-itza, Xcaret park, whale shark swimming, snorkling the reef etc. Also if there are some must-see/must-do things you can recommend.
Anyone here has any ideas on this? 🙂

Are ADO buses or airport transfers available from PDC to Cancun airport on the Dec 12 holiday?

I was going to book flights from Dec 5-12, but now I’m not so sure in case I won’t be able to get back to the airport on time.

Follow-up question: Are there typically a lot of road closures along the PDC-Cancun route on Dec 12?

We will be in PDC in two weeks and I contacted a couple of photographers to get photos taken. One mentioned that the sargassum is pretty bad and suggested getting photos taken in Puerto Morelos, Cancun, or even Isla Mujeres instead.

The thing is it’s a group of 20 people (family reunion) so I’m not sure how the logistics would work to get all of us to another location. We are staying at an all inclusive and will not have our own transportation.

How bad is the sargassum? It is worth looking into arranging transport to another beach for photos?

My fiancé is having a knee replacement in August.

Our trip is in September (honeymoon) and we anticipate difficulty with longer walks/stairs.

I also have chronic illnesses that affect mobility at times. (I’m anticipating a flair tbh from the travel)

Our travel agent was able to talk to the resort and get us an accessible room close to the lobby.

For anyone that has stayed in/around that area, what is the noise level like with the nightly entertainment?

Should I pack some ear plugs 😅

Also, do the rooms get pretty cool? We are super hot sleepers and love to have the room pretty cold 🥶

Thank you in advance!

I'm looking for places that might offer some kind of day pass where you can go relax for the day away from work/screens. Bring a book and read in peace. Get food. Maybe a sauna/steam room/gym/showers.

Things like this...

I’m curious about everyone’s first impression.

What’s the first thing you notice after clearing customs?

Was it confusing? Easy? Stressful? Organized? The weather? The transportation area?

Interested to hear what stood out the most.

We have a group of 20 people ranging from 1 to 75 years old staying in PDC in July. Is Xcaret good for all ages? What is the best way to buy tickets and get there from our hotel- The Fives Beach? Any tips appreciated!

Hello all. I'm traveling to Playa del Carmen for work in mid-July. I also photograph wildlife as a hobby.

Before I pack and lug all my big lenses for my upcoming trip, does anyone know what migrating birds are present in July?

Flamingos? Ospreys? Pelicans?

Hey everyone! I’m supposed to go to Playa del Carmen this week but debating switching to Costa Mujeres because of the seaweed.
I don’t swim in the ocean, so I’m mainly worried about the smell. Is it noticeable while walking around, at resort pools, or rooftop bars?
Would you still go, or pivot if you could?

So those pharmacy’s that advertise pain killers and such would they sell RX stuff? I’ve tried finding other information but can’t seem to find much of what they carry there. I’m supposed to travel to Mexico in the next week and have horrible back pain and am prescribed light pain medication but really want to up it to maybe some oxy would they sell them there and if so is it real or fent laced. I’m talking about those pharmacy’s on fith ave or can I pay a doctor some extra money to prescribe me hospital pain meds? If I’m violating guidelines please remove this I want to respect the community

Hey everyone,

I’m going to be in playa del Carmen on September, and I would like to know how safe is the area?
Is it ok to walk around everywhere or it’s there some places where I shouldn’t be going?

Is PDC hotter than Tulum? It feels hotter but maybe due to surrounding jungle in Tulum

Estoy viajando por América Latina, y en Argentina y Brasil pagué mi viaje vendiendo dulces. Pensé en vender dulces en las playas de la región, pero escuché que hay mafias que cobran tarifas o algo así, lo que lo hace imposible y peligroso. ¿Es esto cierto? ¿Hay algo más que necesite saber?

Temporarily living in PDC for a few weeks while working remotely and enjoying life.

Looking for others who might be up for tacos, rooftop swims, Beach walks, or avoiding scams on Quinta Avenida. 😀

Great conversation is the goal for this newly minted digital nomad.

Going to pdc in two days, staying near 5th ave, but i know everything is expensive there so where can i get a cheap one?

I’m going to be staying in PDC for 2 weeks to get some dental work done. First time traveling to Mexico with my dad but he doesn’t like to go out much. 26m, like to meet new people and drink/party but am a little concerned as I’ll be out alone most of the time. Heard some horror stories about corrupt cops and cartel.

That being said, is there anything I should be aware of being out and about alone? Also looking for recommendations on some good bars/clubs or places to hit to meet some friends and locals.

i heard you can bring 30 days worth back with you and i could def make monthly trips if needed

spent some time in Kuxtal on 5th and 40th and wondering what new nice buildings there are in this city