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5th Avenue (La Quinta)
localPedestrian shopping street with shops, restaurants, and bars.
Playacar
beachGated resort community with golf course and ruins.
Downtown (Centro)
localLocal neighborhood with authentic Mexican life.
Coco Beach
beachNorthern beach area with resorts and calmer atmosphere.
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faq.subtitle Playa del Carmen
ADO bus: $12-15 USD, runs every 30 min, 1h ride. Private transfer: $60-80. Taxi: $70-100. Colectivo not available from airport.
Ferry from pier: $15-20 USD one-way, 45 min. Two companies: Ultramar and Winjet. Boats every 30-60 min. Book at pier or online.
5th Avenue is generally safe during the day but can be sketchy at night. Avoid side streets after dark. Watch for overpriced restaurants and timeshare sellers. Stick to busy areas.
First-timers: 5th Avenue area for walkability and beach access. Families: Playacar for security and amenities. Budget: Centro (10th-30th Ave) for local prices. Digital nomads: Coco Beach for quality/value.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Playa del Carmen
Stay away from 5th Avenue for food - overpriced and touristy. Walk a few blocks inland to 10th-15th Ave for authentic, affordable restaurants.
Beach clubs charge 100-500 pesos for chairs/beds. Some allow you to stay if you order food/drinks. Public beach access between clubs is free.
Colectivos (shared vans) to Tulum cost 50 pesos vs 500+ for taxi. Catch them on Calle 2 Norte near the highway. Much cheaper for day trips.
Book tours and activities in town, not through hotels. Save 30-50% on Xcaret, Xel-Há, cenote tours.
ATMs on 5th Avenue charge high fees ($5-8). Use ATMs at banks on 10th or 15th Avenue for lower fees.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
23°
23°88%7 м/с
Today
26°20°
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26°15°
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20°Jan
29°
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30°
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31°
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32°
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32°
25°Jun
33°
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33°
25°Aug
32°
25°Sep
31°
24°Oct
29°
22°Nov
28°
21°Dec
Water temperature
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
3 - 8 $
Mid-range
12 - 25 $
Fine dining
35 - 70 $
Drinks
Coffee
3 - 5 $
Local beer
2 - 5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
15 - 35 $ / night
Hotel 3★
130 - 200 $ / night
Hotel 5★
300 - 600 $ / night
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Apple PayGoogle Pay
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USD and MXN both accepted! Beach vendors, street tacos, collectivos cash-only. Tourist tax 283 MXN per person one-time. Cards at hotels, restaurants on 5th Avenue. Bring small bills - change scarce. Cenotes often cash entrance.
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HSBC and Santander ATMs on 5th Avenue (Quinta Avenida) reliable. AVOID: ATMs showing exchange rate before withdrawal - tourist traps with high fees. Decline Dynamic Currency Conversion always - pay in pesos! Beach clubs, cenotes, collectivos cash-preferred.
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18%
15-20% expected in restaurants. All-inclusive resorts $3-5 per service. Dive instructors $10-20 per dive. Tipping culture strong - workers rely on tips.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
US State Department Level 2 advisory. Tourist areas generally safe. Avoid walking alone after dark in non-tourist areas. Use official taxi stands. Be cautious on 5th Avenue at night.
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$1200-2200
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