Can anyone go to Playacar Beach?

Find Sandy Shores in the Resort Community of Playacar All Mexican beaches are public, but we have outlined some unwritten rules that apply to beaches in Playacar. We encourage you to go, just know the lay of the land.



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The entrance can be found towards the south end of 5th Avenue. Take a walk down the pedestrian-only walkway of 5th, and when you reach the end of 5th Ave close to Parque Fundadores, keep going and head towards the iShop.

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There are a few beautiful private beach areas in between the rocks. The main gate for Playacar is located just north of Juarez off Hwy 307. You can also walk into Playacar from Playa del Carmen either by walking along the beach or through the mall that is at the ferry docks. Just walk north and you hit Playacar.

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It is important to note that many of the Playacar beach areas are reserved for guests staying at all-inclusive Playacar resorts, condos and beachfront properties. If you see beach chairs on the sand in Playacar, this is a clear indication that this area is reserved for guests of the community, not passersby.

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Playacar is a gated resort community on the south-side of Playa del Carmen. This residential and all-inclusive resort area offers a long stretch of beach for resort guests and visitors vacationing in the vacation homes and condos of the subdivision.

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Punta Esmeralda Beach is known as the hidden local beach in Playa del Carmen. This undeveloped beach is perfect for those wanting to escape the crowds, relax and unwind. At Punta Esmeralda Beach, visitors will find a natural cenote that flows into the Caribbean.

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Public Beaches in Playa del Carmen: The Definitive Guide
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  • Punta Maroma, one of the most beautiful in the world. ...
  • Xcalacoco, a very private public beach. ...
  • Punta Esmeralda, the favorite of the locals. ...
  • Playa 88, an almost desert beach. ...
  • The C.T.M.


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Playa Fundadores is one of the most well-known beaches in Playa del Carmen. The most iconic statue, the Portal Maya Statue welcomes visitors as they walk down onto the white sand.

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Top Tip: Punta Esmeralda is a curved bay sheltered from the open sea, and thus receives less sargassum seaweed than other beaches in Playa del Carmen. If you're visiting during the sargassum season, which runs roughly from April to August, this might be the best place to swim in seaweed-free water.

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The beaches in Playa del Carmen experience a seasonal seaweed influx that can change throughout the year. While efforts are being made to address the situation, visitors should know that the seaweed may impact their beach experience.

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Waves will not get to big, this is a not a surfers paradise so swimming can be done every day! Playa del Carmen and the bays are protected by natural reef systems or in the case of Playa, the island of Cozumel so high waves just don't happen very often.

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As its nickname suggests, Secret Beach is not marked with signs nor is it easily accessible. A short but fairly steep trail leading to the beach is located at the end of the first dirt road you'll see on the right hand side when turning onto Kalihiwai Road from Kuhio Highway.

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Swimming conditions Whether it's safe to swim at Secret Beach is dependent on water conditions, which vary by season. Swimming is typically safe in the summer months, though rough surf and strong currents sometimes bring about conditions that are dangerous.

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#1 Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun You can find one of the best Secrets resorts adults-only in Mexico on one of the best beaches in the world: Maroma Beach. And staying at Secrets Maroma will give you easy access to this slice of paradise.

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It is more expensive than most other Mexican cities. Many things are imported to Playa and this adds to the cost as well. Once you travel out of the area you start to notice how things are cheaper but after a while you get used to what things cost and how to stretch your budget if you live in Playa Del Carmen.

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It is said that the waters of Playa del Carmen are among the world's most beautiful.

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Both Playa del Carmen and Cancun have beautiful beaches with crystal-clear waters and soft sand. However, Cancun's beaches are more crowded and touristy, while Playa del Carmen offers a more laid-back atmosphere.

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Even though Playa has great nightlife, being publicly inebriated in Mexico (especially while alone and at night) will make you an easy target for theft, assault, drink spiking, and bribery, and as much as we wish it didn't — these situations do happen.

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Be extra careful at night in Playa del Carmen As with many places in the world, most crimes in Playa del Carmen occur at night. Besides being extra careful at the bars in Playa del Carmen, you'll also want to be extra careful when walking alone at night.

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