Is Playa del Carmen a city or a town?

Playa del Carmen (Spanish pronunciation: [‘plaʝa ðel ‘kaɾmen]) is a city located along the Caribbean Sea in the municipality of Solidaridad, in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is a popular tourist area in eastern Mexico.

Is Playa del Carmen a party town?

Many people see Playa del Carmen as a lazy beach destination, or as a party town hidden in the shadow of Cancun, but it´s so much more. The exquisite mix of races and cultures in this small town have given way to an exciting and wonderful array of activities, restaurants, tour opportunities and arts.

Where do locals go in Playa del Carmen?

For most locals going to the beach in Playa Del Carmen means going to Playacar Beach. This is the more quiet beach where you have more space and less tourist.

Where is Playa del Carmen located in Mexico?

Playa del Carmen, or just “Playa” as it is also commonly referred to by locals, is a coastal resort town in Quintana Roo on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.

Where are the Avenues in Playa del Carmen?

Avenues run north to south and streets ( calles in local Spanish) run east to west. The highway splits everything in two. The area west (on the left) of the highway is a residential area called Ejido. It’s like the suburbs. You’ll find houses and some shopping centers.

How to find the nightlife in Playa del Carmen?

Playa Del Carmen maps for nightlife and bars Here are two maps we made for you that show you were the nightlife is including the clubs and live entertainment. The second map is a list of all the popular bars in the center of Playa Del Carmen. There are links on the maps for more information and the main articles for both nightlife and bars.

Is the downtown of Playa del Carmen walkable?

Playa Del Carmen’s downtown is very walkable and makes it possible not to have a car. Hotel choices range from boutique hotels to larger all inclusive. We made this handy guide on where to stayso you can be where you want to be. Shopping on 5th Avenue and in the downtown of Playa Del Carmen