{"id":19947,"date":"2019-02-18T04:50:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T09:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=19947"},"modified":"2024-02-05T06:29:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T11:29:13","slug":"meet-new-people-in-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/meet-new-people-in-playa-del-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make New Friends and Meet New People in Playa del Carmen (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering how and where you can meet new people in Playa del Carmen<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Whether you are traveling as a group on vacation, you’re backpacking your way around the world, or you’re a \u2018digital nomad\u2019 it\u2019s always nice to make\u00a0new friends when you travel.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ahhh – the memories!<\/p>\n

I take great pleasure in knowing I\u2019ve got friends in all corners of the world, and should I ever choose to visit a particular place I know I will always have a friendly face to show me around.<\/p>\n

In fact, I’ve met most of my international friends in Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n

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How to Meet New People in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>\n
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  1. Traveling to Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Use the Internet<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Ladies Night<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Tours<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. The Beach<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Quirky Eateries<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Sports Bars<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Volunteering<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Learning Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Keeping Active<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Traveling to Mexico<\/h2>\n

    With world-class resorts, stunning natural wonders,\u00a0 and some of the best food in the world it really is no wonder so many people are eager to tick this place from their bucket list.<\/p>\n

    Aside from your average tourists, not many people realize that Playa del Carmen is a haven for long-term travelers, solo-travelers, and even poker players.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    You will meet some of the most interesting people in the world here – believe me!<\/p>\n

    When I first moved here to live as a 24-year-old solo female traveler, I’ll be honest I was worried about making new friends.<\/p>\n

    I thought Playa was largely a tourist destination (like Cancun<\/a>) where tourists came and went as they pleased.<\/p>\n

    I was wrong.<\/p>\n

    Playa is a community<\/strong> of incredible people doing wonderful things.<\/p>\n

    \"Playa<\/p>\n

    Meeting new people in Playa del Carmen and making friends was way easier than I had ever imagined.<\/p>\n

    You just have to know where to look (and that’s what I’m here for)! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

    Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

    My Top Tips For Meeting New People in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>\n

    I am going to start off with the\u00a0things you can do before you get here…<\/p>\n

    2. Use the Internet<\/h2>\n

    This is 2020 people,\u00a0 and I’m sorry to state the obvious, but all hail the internet.<\/p>\n

    If we don’t know the answer to something we Google it. Boy, I love being a millennial.<\/p>\n

    However, rather than just let you navigate the search engine aimlessly I’m going to give you some valuable direction, so take a paper and pen you are going to want to note this down.<\/p>\n

    Facebook Groups<\/h4>\n

    For me, this has been by far the most useful resource.<\/p>\n

    Facebook groups<\/strong> have helped me uncover lots of things such as expat meetups, and where to find the best dentist.<\/p>\n

    I was amazed by how welcoming and hospitable Playa’s people are. All I had to do was type my question, hit send, and BOOM, within minutes I had multiple helpful replies.<\/p>\n

    All the local knowledge you will ever need is right at your fingertips.<\/p>\n

    \"Facebook<\/p>\n

    Here are 4 groups you need to like and join immediately:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    1. Playa del Carmen Expat Forum<\/h4>\n

    Expats and Locals in Playa del Carmen<\/a> is a group on Facebook dedicated to long-term travelers in the area. So, if you are planning to stay longer than 2 months<\/strong> it’s definitely worth joining.<\/p>\n

    If you also want to learn Spanish this is a great place to look for lessons with a reputable teacher.<\/p>\n

    2. Ladies of Playa<\/h4>\n

    Girl power! Ladies of Playa<\/a> is for all the women in the area, it’s always nice to meet other like-minded people.<\/p>\n

    In this group, you can expect invites to regular meetups and social events that are free to tag along too.<\/p>\n

    \"Ladies<\/p>\n

    It’s great if you’re a solo traveler in the area and you want to explore the best of the region places such as Bacalar<\/a> and Holbox<\/a> but don’t want to go alone. The group members will often post about the upcoming trips they are planning offering others the choice to join them.<\/p>\n

    Usually, the girls just all contribute to the gas and then pay for their own accommodation\/food etc.<\/p>\n

    3. Mexpats<\/h4>\n

    With such a large expat community in Playa,\u00a0 Mexpats<\/a> is dedicated to hosting snazzy social networking events along with bringing you the latest information about what’s happening in the area.<\/p>\n

    \"Mexpats<\/p>\n

    It’s a place to exchange services<\/strong> and adapt to the true lifestyle of Playa.<\/p>\n

    In the future, Mexpats are working on a membership community where members will have access to local prices<\/strong> and other added benefits (almost like a temporary residency). Stay tuned!<\/p>\n

    4. Roomies in Playa<\/h4>\n

    Want to find a cool place to live and possibly even get yourself a roomie? Roomies in Playa was my gateway when moving here. I even found a place for me to stay before I arrived!<\/p>\n

    Initially, I lived with two Mexican girls which were great as they helped me get to know the language and showed me around.<\/p>\n

    \"Roomies<\/p>\n

    Read my full guide about moving to Playa del Carmen here.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Tinder \/ Dating Apps<\/h4>\n

    I was a little reluctant to put this on here, but for all you single Pringles, why not!<\/p>\n

    Rule number 1, never meet the person alone for the first time<\/strong>. Meet in a public place and get to know them. Be sensible and take the same precautions as you would at home.<\/p>\n

    You’ll be pleased to know that dating apps here are just teeming with incredibly attractive people from all over the world.<\/p>\n

    The best part is? You can even choose Tinder Premium to match with the people in Playa ahead of time.<\/p>\n

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    If you are staying a while in Playa I will note it’s not always easy to meet people that are staying here longer than two weeks, but at least you will have made a new friend.<\/p>\n

    Everyone deserves a good dinner date from time to time.<\/p>\n

    Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

    3. Ladies Night<\/h2>\n

    All the women, independent, throw your hands up at me!<\/p>\n

    What better way to mingle than over a free gin and tonic.<\/p>\n

    Ladies can drink for FREE every night in Playa del Carmen.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Read the article above to find out where and when you can enjoy the privileges of being a woman.<\/p>\n

    \"beahc<\/p>\n

    If you enjoy gin and rum<\/strong> you are going to want to read this.<\/p>\n

    Not all the freebies can be enjoyed at night there’s also the opportunity to enjoy a free cocktail in the sun too.<\/p>\n

    Winner!<\/p>\n

    Sorry guys, but it really does pay to be a woman in Playa.<\/p>\n

    That’s not to say you won’t meet any men on ladies night, you definitely will.<\/p>\n

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    4. Tours<\/h2>\n

    What better way to get to know new people than spending 4-6 hours with them on a tour, creating memories that last a lifetime?<\/p>\n

    In my experience, I have met some of the most incredible people<\/strong> on tours such as:<\/p>\n

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    1. Jungle Buggy<\/a>\u00a0 – Race around the jungle trails before meeting the REAL local community of Playa<\/a> – this is your chance to make a difference think volunteering meets fun and adventure!<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Tulum, Cenotes, Snorkeling Tour<\/a> – Marvel at the Tulum Mayan ruins, swim in the most stunning underground channels and even snorkel alongside sea turtles. An epic full-day adventure in Tulum the perfect way to explore the very best of the Riviera Maya.<\/li>\n
    3. Fat Cat Catamaran<\/a> – Get merry and celebrate with a cocktail as you dance and marvel at the Caribbean coastline from this incredible catamaran. Oodles of fun!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n