The Fives Travel Guide
Playa del Carmen




Popular places to visit

Xcaret Eco Theme Park
Commune with nature, explore ancient ruins and learn about Mayan culture at this popular theme park, home to a natural underground river.

Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.

Maroma Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.

Ferry to Cozumel
Explore the waterfront in Xcaret with a trip to Ferry to Cozumel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Quinta Avenida
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can do some window-shopping at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Mamitas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mamitas Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Things to do

2 days COMBO: Xcaret Plus & Xplor All-Inclusive Transportation Included

Xcaret Park Admission with Show and Optional Transportation

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park

Playa Del Carmen: Cenote & Mayan Village Tour by Buggy

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive

Xplor - Food & Beverages Included, Optional Transportation
Top hotels in The Fives

The Fives Beach Hotel - Á la Carte All Inclusive
The many pools
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
Delightful and relaxing experience. Very clean place everywhere you look. Great food and lots of options that aren’t crowded. Staff is warm and welcoming. The pools, especially the lazy river are large!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Staff were lovely, room was very clean with comfy bed.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive
Loved our stay here, the place is beautiful, lots of different food. The beach has lots of seaweed but the hotel had people cleaning it up. The beach was nice but it is very rocky, definitely recommend water shoes!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Let’s start with the room service. We had to ask for towels at least 4 times during our 1 week stay. Towels were old, raggedy and literally falling apart. They didn’t stock our mini feodge daily and our amenities were never restocked (aside from the shampoo and body wash). Anytime we had a question ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
This hotel is all inclusive amazing good amenities it’s a beautiful place you will love it we came for my cousins 60 th b day of youte booking check prices everyday our booking was 1400 for 2 per day then ok the day of checking the rate droped to 930 for 2 but it was amazing
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Fives

Corasol
Though Corasol may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Coyote Golf and Playa Xcalacoco.

Nicte-Ha
While Nicte-Ha may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Punta Esmeralda Beach and Gran Coyote Golf.

Luis Donaldo Colosio
If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mundo Hábitat
Though Mundo Hábitat may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 28 de Julio Square and Plaza Las Americas.

Riviera Maya
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Riviera Maya and surrounding area, you can visit Tres Rios Ecopark and El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course.

Zazil-ha
When in Zazil-ha, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
