Beach in Mexico

Playa del Carmen Map

Interactive map of Playa del Carmen with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

📅 Best: January, February, March, April and May

Summary

Playa del Carmen is a beach in Mexico. Playa del Carmen is a beach known for Riviera Maya sand and cenote trips.

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is January, February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 70°F.

The closest major airport is Cancun International Airport (CUN), about 31 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Playa del Carmen

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 20°37′46.6″N 87°4′26″W (20.6296, -87.0739)

Quick facts about Playa del Carmen

TypeBeach
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates20°37′46.6″N 87°4′26″W (20.6296, -87.0739)
Known forRiviera Maya sand and cenote trips
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April and May
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Playa del Carmen

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Tulum · 38 mi · roughly 53 min driving
  • Cancun · 39 mi · roughly 54 min driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Playa del Carmen

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Cancun International AirportCUN31 miCancun

Things to do in Playa del Carmen

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Playa del Carmen.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is a beach in Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.6296, -87.0739. It lies in North America.

When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?

January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Playa del Carmen, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What is the nearest airport to Playa del Carmen?

The closest airports are Cancun International Airport (CUN), 31 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Playa del Carmen?

Popular options include Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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