Playa del Carmen Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Playa del Carmen Centro
Popular places to visit
Founders Park
Explore the great outdoors at Founders Park, a lovely green space in Playa del Carmen.
Xcaret Eco Theme Park
A wildlife sanctuary, cultural site and theme park in equal measure, a day at this popular attraction is a day experiencing the real Mexico.
Maroma Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.
Ferry to Cozumel
Explore the waterfront in Xcaret with a trip to Ferry to Cozumel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Quinta Avenida
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Quinta Avenida, a favourite shopping spot in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive
Puerto Morelos Beachside Tacos & Town Tour With Tequila Tasting
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park
Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch
2 days COMBO: Xcaret Plus & Xplor All-Inclusive Transportation Included
Playa Del Carmen: Cenote & Mayan Village Tour by Buggy
Our pick of the best Playa del Carmen Centro Hotel Deals
Antera Hotel & Residences
We’ve stayed at Antera a couple of times now. They accommodated my requests and were great to deal with. The room was very clean, nice linens, secure underground parking and friendly staff. It is noisy at night, but that’s to be expected if you’re right in Playa del Carmen.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Fives Downtown Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton
Great views. Easy check in. Within walking distance to tons of stuff!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Colonial Playa del Carmen
The whole hotel is in the construction, and they don't say nothing about.. Also the bed size is unstandout
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Pelicano Inn Playa del Carmen - Beachfront Hotel
Perfect location, nice room, good security and right on the beach
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Palm at Playa
The Palm is getting older and is in need of some repair. The maintenance of the Palm is in desperate need of an improvement! As a long time visitors we have seen the damage and decline of the property, for example the toilet seat shouldn’t slide around as you sit because the toilet seat is broken! ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
BALAM Playa - 15 Th. Ave
Staff was hit or miss. The morning shift front desk was not friendly, however, Gabby the cleaning staff was very kind and greeted me by name every day. Alejandro, the afternoon front desk worker was great and friendly. The mattress was old and very uncomfortable and the bathroom was also very old. ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Playa del Carmen Centro
Calica
While Calica isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Playa del Carmen
If you're spending some time in Downtown Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.
Gonzalo Guerrero
If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.
Playacar Fase I
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Playacar Fase I. A stop by Playacar Beach or Mayan Ruins of Playacar might round out your trip.
Tohoku
Tohoku might not have many top sights, but Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ejidal
When in Ejidal, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Plaza Las Americas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
