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What are the closest ruins to Playa del Carmen?

What are the closest ruins to Playa del Carmen?

A: Chichen Itza and Ek Balam are about 2.5 hours from Playa del Carmen, while Tulum and Coba are about 45 minutes.

Is it expensive to live in Playa del Carmen?

The Cost of Living in Mexico is Significantly Less On average, a person can spend anywhere from $10 USD to $1000 USD per day. However, the average person will spend $30 USD per day in Playa del Carmen. This comes to about $900 USD per month, including groceries, transportation, rent, bills, and others.

Where do most expats live in Playa del Carmen?

Surrounding Towns / Areas Most expats live in the Yucatan and Quintana Roo States. Why? Because it puts them in close proximity to everything they could ever need. In the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen offers the perfect blend of comfortable living without it being too remote or lacking in expat essentials.

Are Americans safe in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is a generally safe destination for solo visitors, though they should exercise caution as petty crime and scams have been known to occur in Mexico. Tips for solo travelers include sticking to main tourist centers, staying in hostels, and not walking alone at night.

Where are the best places to visit in Playa del Carmen?

Mayan ruins to visit near Playa Del Carmen. Visiting Mayan ruins when in this part of Mexico is high on the list of places to visit. The most popular ruins to visit are Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba.

Is there a ferry from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres?

Isla Mujeres is just off the coast of Cancun. Isla Mujeres is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from Playa Del Carmen. Then you will board a ferry that takes 30 minutes to cross. This small island is small enough to drive a golf cart tip to tip in about 30 minutes. There are beaches, mainly Playa Norte that people love to visit.

Where is Cozumel Island in Playa del Carmen?

Cozumel Island This island is just across from Playa Del Carmen. The Cozumel Ferry Pier is on the south end of town and you can be there in about 40 minutes (see our article about taking the ferry to Cozumel). Most people go to dive off Cozumel since that is what it is famous for.