Beach Life Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is blessed with lush tropical landscapes and miles of unspoiled white sandy beaches bordered by the amazingly beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

And the quaint but happening town of Playa del Carmen is the ideal place to discover all that the Riviera Maya has to offer. With its miles of coastline and ocean side cantinas and hotels, it is a fantastic place to spend your beach vacation. It has an excellent location, close to many of the areas main attractions, and the beach life in Playa has something for everyone.

Playa del Carmen is a beachfront town, so wherever you go, you are never more than a few steps away from the water. From the Ferry Pier south is a beautiful stretch of beach with public facilities and welcoming hotels, restaurants, and open-air cantinas. Playa del Carmen’s beach is perfect for sunbathing, watersports, walking, enjoying a drink or people watching. Swim in the ocean, play beach volleyball, or relax with a book, the choice is yours.

A stroll on the beach leads to Playa del Carmen's attractive lighthouse (faro), where you can climb its exterior circular cement staircase to the top. If you enjoy taking pictures, this is just one of many beautiful and unique places to get some amazing shots. If you get up early, you will have the beach nearly all to yourself, and you can watch the sun rise over the Caribbean.

Beach life in Playa del Carmen is relaxed and comfortable. Although you will see many trim and tan bodies soaking up the sun, you will also see people of all ages, abilities, sizes, and colors. This beach town is for everyone who loves the sand, sea, and sun. Make new friends, relax with a book, enjoy time with your family, or even meet that someone special. If life’s a beach, then Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya is the perfect place to be.

With all the services and activities available right there on the beach, you don’t have to go any further to have an amazing and memorable vacation. But Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya have so much more to offer, that most people take some time out to do some exploring inland as well.

Learn more about Playa del Carmen's cuisine, lifestyle, and the Mayas and their archaeological sites in our Community and Culture section.