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Discover Playa del Carmen

Travel guide: Playa del Carmen verstehen

Quinta Avenida, beachclubs and cenotes — the Riviera Maya with a pulse.

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CountryMexico

RegionCaribbean

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Today in Playa del Carmen27°Drizzle

16 km/h

Must-see

What to experience in Playa del Carmen

Tauchspot

Deep Dive Mexico

Tauchspot

THE CENOTE GUY - CENOTE DIVING

Blue Life

MAYAN DIVE CENTER

XICO DIVE CENTER

Scubascoolmexico Diving | Scuba diving Playa del Carmen

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Xcaret Park

Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.

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Xel-Há

Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.

Dining

Where to eat in Playa del Carmen

Restaurant

Sanchez

Restaurant

Nicoletta Playa Del Carmen

Restaurant

Kascabal

Restaurant

Piaggia Restaurante Playa del Carmen

Restaurant

El Fogón

Vibrant 2-story restaurant offering slow-roasted pork tacos, pozole & other meat-based fare.

Restaurant

La Cueva del Chango

All-day dining spot popular for brunch, with a junglelike terrace plus vegan & vegetarian menus.

Impressions

Playa del Carmen in pictures

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THE CENOTE GUY - CENOTE DIVING — Playa del Carmen — THE CENOTE GUY - CENOTE DIVING

Blue Life — Playa del Carmen — Blue Life

MAYAN DIVE CENTER — Playa del Carmen — MAYAN DIVE CENTER

XICO DIVE CENTER — Playa del Carmen — XICO DIVE CENTER

Scubascoolmexico Diving | Scuba diving Playa del Carmen — Playa del Carmen — Scubascoolmexico Diving | Scuba diving Playa del Carmen

Xcaret Park — Playa del Carmen — Xcaret Park

Xplor Park — Playa del Carmen — Xplor Park

Xenses Park — Playa del Carmen — Xenses Park

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Route inspiration

Sample routes featuring Playa del Carmen

A starting point for your ideas — we reshape every route around what you want. No package, just your starting point.

Maya Culture

Tulum · Akumal · Cancun

8 daysfrom CHF 3'100

Coastal Adventure

Tulum · Akumal · Cancun

8 daysfrom CHF 3'100

Cancun — Honeymoon Edition

Cancun · Tulum · Bacalar

7 daysfrom CHF 2'940

Cancun — Family Edition

Cancun · Tulum · Bacalar

8 daysfrom CHF 1'840

Cancun — Bachelor Edition

Cancun · Tulum · Bacalar

4 daysfrom CHF 1'040

Travel together

Group trips visiting Playa del Carmen

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Mexiko: Cancún & Cozumel

Feb 27 – Mar 11, 2027 · from CHF 2'990

Mexiko: Playa del Carmen

Dates to come · from CHF 1'990

Past trips

Finished

Mexiko: Cancún, Playa del Carmen & Tulum

Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026 · from CHF 3'990

More group trips to Mexico

Mexiko: Tulum Exklusiv

Dates to come · from CHF 1'990

Mexiko: Cancún

Dates to come · from CHF 2'199

Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Playa del Carmen

★ 4.8

Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Posh suites in a high-end, all-inclusive retreat with a spa, an infinity pool & 8 restaurants.

★ 4.7

Ocean Riviera Paradise

Polished suites in an all-inclusive beachfront resort with 21 eateries & bars, plus a spa & pools.

★ 4.7

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

Relaxed rooms & luxe suites in a high-end beachfront resort with free meals, a spa & scuba diving.

★ 4.7

Unterkunft The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences

Swiss Vibes ist ein Schweizer Reisebüro und Concierge-Service für maßgeschneiderte Luxus- und Erlebnisreisen weltweit.

★ 4.6

Unterkunft The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences

Swiss Vibes ist ein Schweizer Reisebüro und Concierge-Service für maßgeschneiderte Luxus- und Erlebnisreisen weltweit.

★ 4.6

Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort

Polished villas with private pools at a luxe beachfront resort with an upscale restaurant & a spa.

★ 4.6

Unterkunft The Beachfront By The Fives Hotels

Swiss Vibes ist ein Schweizer Reisebüro und Concierge-Service für maßgeschneiderte Luxus- und Erlebnisreisen weltweit.

★ 4.5

Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen

Adults-only, all-inclusive beach resort with luxurious suites, plus bars, restaurants & a pool.

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Country

Good to know about Mexico

Good to know

Mexico essentials

CapitalMexiko-Stadt

CurrencyMexikanischer Peso (MXN)

LanguageSpanisch

Time difference from CET−7 Std. (Zentralmexiko)

Flight time from Zurichca. 12–14 Std. (meist mit Umstieg)

Visa for Swiss passport holdersvisumfrei bis 180 Tage

ElectricityType A / B · 127 V

Emergency number911

General guidance only — your Travel Designer will check visa, entry and insurance requirements for your passport and travel date.

Kosten

How much does a trip to Playa del Carmen cost?

Was kostet Mexiko? — Tagesbudget

Grosse Preisunterschiede: Tulum kostet fast das Doppelte von Oaxaca oder Mérida.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 15	CHF 35	CHF 120
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 30	CHF 80
Lokaler Transportpro Tag	CHF 5	CHF 10	CHF 30
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 25	CHF 50
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 40	CHF 100	CHF 280

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 700 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter; Kurs 1 CHF = 1.22 USD = 1.08 EUR). Unterkunft = Doppelzimmer geteilt durch zwei. Ohne internationale Flüge, Visum und Versicherung. Die Strandorte (Cancún, Tulum, Los Cabos) liegen 30–50 % über dem Landesinneren. Zusätzlich vor Ort: VISITAX in Quintana Roo (rund 16–18 USD), die Bundesabgabe von rund 54 USD steckt meist schon im Flugticket.

Based on CHF · guide values per person · switch currency above.

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