{"id":22184,"date":"2020-01-16T11:22:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T16:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=22184"},"modified":"2026-03-25T23:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:32:45","slug":"playacar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/playacar\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Playacar – Mexico (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard of Playacar<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

When I first moved to Playa del Carmen<\/a> I didn’t even know<\/em> this place existed.<\/p>\n

Crazy, right? It was right under my nose!
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You’re gonna wish you had known about it sooner too.<\/p>\n

Hang tight, because I’m about to enlighten and brighten your next vacay prospects.<\/p>\n

You can thank me later. \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n

Everything you need to know about Playacar:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Location of Playacar<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What is the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The best resorts in Playacar<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. The beach at Playacar<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Mayan ruins in Playacar<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. The best restaurants in Playacar<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Getting around<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Shopping<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Housing and real estate<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Weddings in Playacar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Once I learned of Playacar I was compelled to return time and time again.<\/p>\n

    I’ve stayed at multiple hotels in the area<\/strong>, eaten at the best restaurants<\/strong>, and swam in its glorious waters.<\/p>\n

    It’s my favorite spot to hang out on weekends in Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n

    Now, I’m here to bring you the inside scoop. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

    Whether you’re planning to stay in Playacar,\u00a0 or just want to explore for a day or two while you are here, it’s highly recommended from yours truly.<\/p>\n

    The beach alone is worth a visit.<\/p>\n

    \"Playacar<\/p>\n

    1. Location<\/h2>\n

    Almost everyone has heard of Cancun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Most people know about the Riviera Maya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    And some people know about Playa del Carmen<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

    But Playacar?<\/p>\n

    Not so much. Weirdly.<\/p>\n