Downtown Playa del Carmen grows around Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), the pedestrian street a block from the beach. It is the most walkable part of the city, with restaurants, shops and the ferry to Cozumel.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want to walk everywhere and live close to the beach.
- Part-time owners who like an active, central location.
- Buyers who do not need a car day to day.
What you can buy
- Condos in boutique buildings, from studios to penthouses.
- Beach-access and ocean-view units near the first streets.
- A few houses and mixed-use buildings.
What to check before you buy
- Noise from bars and 5th Avenue, especially in lower floors.
- Parking, which is limited downtown.
- HOA fees, building upkeep and rules.
- Real distance to the beach, not the advertised one.
Buy here with a licensed buyer’s agent
Playa Realtors is a licensed boutique brokerage that represents buyers in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and across Quintana Roo since 2008. We never represent developers. Plan on closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price, and ask us for a written estimate before you make an offer.
Want to stay close to 5th Avenue behind a gate? See Playacar Phase I.
Keep exploring
Coco BeachNorth of downtown and calmer, still within walking distance of 5th Avenue.Read the guideBest neighborhoods in Playa del CarmenCentro, Gonzalo Guerrero, Zazil-Ha, Playacar and Colosio side by side.Compare neighborhoodsBeaches of Playa del CarmenFrom the busiest to the quietest, and how to reach each one.See the beachesTrue ownership costs in MexicoProperty tax, HOA fees, utilities and upkeep, so you know the yearly number.Read the articleHow Canadians buy in the Riviera MayaThe order that works when you are buying from Canada.Read the guideHow Americans buy in the Riviera MayaThe order that works when you are buying from the United States.Read the guide
