Is Playacar open to public?

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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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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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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The short answer is yes, it is safe to walk around Playa del Carmen. It is especially safe during the day and if you stick to the busy areas in the evening that are typically bustling with tourists and locals.

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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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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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It's a beautiful place and not in your face touristy that we think Playa del Carmen is. Playacar is on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, just south of Playa del Carmen. Playacar area itself is a very nice gated residential community. Made up of 2 phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2.

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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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Be careful of where and when you withdraw cash Although credit cards are accepted at more and more small businesses, Playa del Carmen still runs on cash, and you'll need small bills to enjoy its local taco joints, neighborhood bars and side-street shops.

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Drinking age: The minimum drinking age in Playa del Carmen is 18 years. Drinking alcohol in the street: Drinking alcohol in public streets is not allowed in the state of Quintana Roo. Yes, this means that walking along 5th Avenue with a beer in your hand is against the law.

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Playacar Beach Because the private community takes care of the beaches here, the white sand and turquoise waters are well taken care of and usually free of seaweed.

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TIP: The best and safest areas for swimming are at the beach off the main square, directly to the north of the ferry dock. To the south, in Playacar, there are lots of great swimming areas with few rocks and minimal boat traffic, though there may be a few Jet-skis.

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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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Where To Avoid in Playa del Carmen. In general, most tourists choose to stay in the areas close to La Quinta (5th Avenue) and within a few blocks of Playa del Carmen's beach. The general advice you'll likely hear is to avoid going further from the beach than the highway.

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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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If you're looking for a wide variety of options, including all-inclusive resorts and budget-friendly hotels, Cancun may be the best choice for you. On the other hand, if you prefer a more intimate and laid-back atmosphere, Playa del Carmen might be a better fit.

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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. All Mexican beaches are public, but we have outlined some unwritten rules that apply to beaches in Playacar.

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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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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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