Nestled in Quintana Roo, on the eastern coast of the Mayan Riviera, this lovely town offers a relaxed, beachside lifestyle with plenty of amenities and attractions to keep you entertained. With warm weather year-round, pristine beaches, and a vibrant cultural scene, Playa del Carmen is a popular retirement destination for those seeking a perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and adventure.
Playa del Carmen, known colloquially as ‘Playa,’ is a resort city located along the Caribbean Sea in Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad.
As of 2020, the city’s population was just over 300,000 people, a small yet thriving portion of which are foreign expats.[2]
Is a popular tourist destination in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region. Its current growth rate is set at 25% per year.
According to the Guinness World Records, it is one of Latin America’s fastest-growing communities. In 2016, the city was the tenth most popular international travel destination for U.S. travelers, and over a million tourists passed through the city a year later.[3][4] The main airport for Playa is the Cancún International Airport, which is around 70 kilometers (43 mi) away.
The area is known for its white sand beaches, blue turquoise waters, coral reefs, surrounding rainforests, and balnearios. The city’s downtown area revolves around Quinta Avenida, a busy pedestrian thoroughfare with many shops, clubs, and restaurants. The weather is hot year-round, with the summer and winter breaks being peak seasons for tourism.
