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Things to see in Playa del Carmen (Mexico): 9 places and when to go
Playa del Carmen is a town in Mexico, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly With kids (4), Diving (3), History (1). The best known are Xcaret Park and XPLOR Park. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 20.5928, -87.1243
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (4) · Diving (3) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- CUN Cancún, 56 km as the crow flies
What to see in Playa del Carmen
The places in and around Playa del Carmen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Playa del Carmen
The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:53
- FebBest time11:19
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:29
- MayPossible12:59
- JunPossible13:15
- JulPossible13:08
- AugPossible12:42
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:31
- NovBest time11:00
- DecBest time10:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. In January, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Playa del Carmen
The nearest main airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN, Cancún), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- San Miguel de Cozumel26 places20 km
- Tulum Quintana Roo9 places51 km
- Cancún13 places71 km
- Ticul Municipality9 places252 km
- Mérida, Yucatán16 places263 km
- Veracruz6 places959 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Playa del Carmen?
The best known: Xcaret Park, XPLOR Park. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45.
How do you get to Playa del Carmen?
The nearest main airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN), 56 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Playa del Carmen as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- With kids91 places for with kids in Mexico, from Chiapas to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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