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Playa del Carmen

In the destination Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen and Cozumel).

In the photo: Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen

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The city

What to expect from Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen is the largest town in the Riviera Maya, about 55 km from Cancún airport. Life revolves around Quinta Avenida, the pedestrian street parallel to the sea, and Parque de los Fundadores, next to the pier for boats to Cozumel, where the Portal Maya sculpture stands. To the north, Punta Esmeralda beach receives the water of a small cenote. It is the most commonly used base for Cozumel, Akumal, Tulum and the cenotes.

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The local experience

What to see in Playa del Carmen

Historic street

Quinta Avenida

Playa del Carmen's pedestrian street, parallel to the sea, with shops, galleries, restaurants and bars, from the pier for boats to Cozumel to the north of the town.

Square

Parque de los Fundadores

The seaside square of Playa del Carmen, next to the pier for boats to Cozumel, with the Portal Maya sculpture and, on some days, the Papantla flyers.

Beach

Playa Punta Esmeralda

Public beach in the north of Playa del Carmen where the water from a small cenote meets the sea, forming a shallow natural freshwater pool on the sand.

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