Playa del Carmen sits in the middle of the Riviera Maya, about 45 minutes south of Cancún airport. Life centres on Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), the pedestrian street that runs parallel to the beach, and on the ferry to Cozumel. It is walkable, international and busy all year, which is why so many buyers start their search here.
Most homes for sale are condos — from compact studios a few blocks from the sea to large beachfront apartments — with gated houses in Playacar and residential communities on the edge of town. Year-round visitors keep demand for short- and long-term rentals steady.
Right now we have 113 properties for sale in Playa del Carmen from $65,000 to $2,100,000 USD. Many more come up before they are advertised — tell Robin what you are looking for.
Where to buy in Playa del Carmen
- Centro & Quinta Avenida
- Walk to the beach, restaurants and the Cozumel ferry; the strongest holiday-rental location.
- Playacar
- A gated community of houses and low-rise condos south of the centre, with a golf course and its own beach.
- Gonzalo Guerrero & Zazil-Ha
- Quieter streets close to the action, popular with people who live here full-time.
- North Playa & residential areas
- Newer developments and more space for the money, a short drive from the beach.
