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Playa del Carmen

Mayan Riviera beach base with dense coworking and nomad density

In Playa del Carmen, a mid-range month runs about $1,472 (MX$25,262) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet3.5/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.4/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.2/10

Better wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There4.9/10

Harder to reach than about 55% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

36 categories for Playa del Carmen, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cozumel (~30 km) · Tulum (~60 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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