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Visiting Playa del Carmen, Mexico


Playa, as locals call it, is located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, about 40 miles south of Cancun. Discovered by those craving white beaches, gentle surf and outdoors activities, this once sleepy fishing village has retained its small-town charm. Buildings are low-rise, and the atmosphere is still authentic. When the sun goes down, the temperature goes up. Bars get into full swing around midnight, and Avenida Quinta transforms from a family-friendly pedestrian way to a sizzling hot spot.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jul
88°F 31°C
76°F 24°C
15 in 39 cm
Aug
89°F 31°C
76°F 24°C
11 in 27 cm
Sep
88°F 31°C
75°F 23°C
9 in 23 cm
Oct
86°F 30°C
75°F 23°C
16 in 40 cm
Nov
83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
14 in 36 cm
Dec
80°F 26°C
70°F 21°C
18 in 46 cm
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Jul 15
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Thursday
Jul 16
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Friday
Jul 17
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C

Traveler Reviews

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda

5 of 5 stars
carrollton, TX
Jul 14, 2009

The BlueBay Grand Esmeralda was a great get away. Even at 95% occupancy, it never seemed crowded. Beautiful grounds. We visited 4 of the many restaurants and all were exceptional. Alonzo the...more

Riu Palace Riviera Maya

4 of 5 stars
Iowa, USA
Jul 14, 2009

We stayed for 6 nights with another couple from Iowa and really enjoyed our stay. I had booked our flights with frequent flyer miles so I had the ability to re-book the hotel portion of the trip each...more

Riu Palace Riviera Maya

Jul 14, 2009

two years ago we stayed at RIU playacar , had a fantastic time there and would also recommend it . However we saw this hotel and knew we wanted to stay here. The room was spotless, wonderful bathroom...more

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