Location
Playa del Carmen is the transport hub of the Riviera Maya, sitting halfway between Cancún and Tulum on Highway 307. Ferries to Cozumel, the Tren Maya station, and the ADO bus terminal all sit within walking distance of the Quinta Avenida, the pedestrian main street that runs parallel to the beach.
Address
Quinta Avenida (pedestrian strip)
Centro, Playa del Carmen
Solidaridad, Quintana Roo 77710, Mexico
Ferry to Cozumel departs from the Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal at the south end of the Quinta Avenida
Getting Here
By Public Transport
Riviera Maya is easily accessible via multiple transit options. The main transit hubs serve the shopping district directly with shuttles, buses, and taxis connecting all major malls.
By Car
If you're driving, central Playa del Carmen sits just off Highway 307 (the Carretera Cancún-Tulum). Turn off at Avenida Constituyentes or Calle 38 Norte to reach the beach and the Quinta Avenida pedestrian strip. Street parking is limited, so the paid lots off Avenida Constituyentes and around Calle 38 are the reliable bet.
By Bus
ADO buses run direct from Cancún International Airport and downtown Cancún to the Playa del Carmen ADO terminal, just off the Quinta Avenida. Colectivos (shared white vans) run every few minutes along Highway 307 between Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum for around 30 to 50 MXN.
Map
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Public Holidays: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Contact Us
Playa del Carmen tourist information
Email: info@insiderivieramaya.com
Playa del Carmen: The Hub of the Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen sits halfway between Cancún and Tulum on the Caribbean coast, with the ferry to Cozumel, the Tren Maya station, and the ADO bus terminal all within a short walk of the beach.
The Playa del Carmen ferry terminal links the mainland to Cozumel, and the ADO bus terminal and Tren Maya station sit a few blocks inland, putting the whole Riviera Maya within easy reach.
The Quinta Avenida
The car-free Quinta Avenida runs the length of central Playa del Carmen, one block back from the beach. Shops, restaurants, and bars line it from the ferry terminal up to Calle 38, and everything you need is within a 15-minute walk.
Day Trips in Every Direction
From Playa del Carmen, the Tulum ruins and cenotes are 45 minutes south, the Cozumel reef is a 30-minute ferry ride east, and the Cancún hotel zone is an hour north. It is the natural base for a Riviera Maya trip.