Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen real estate sits at the heart of the Riviera Maya, about 45 minutes south of Cancún International Airport. It grew from a fishing village into a walkable international town built around Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), with beaches, a ferry to Cozumel and a large community of full-time foreign residents.

For buyers, Playa del Carmen offers everything from studios a few blocks from the beach to beachfront penthouses and gated golf communities. It is where Playa Realtors has its main office, and the market we know best.

Playa del Carmen real estate: areas to know

Centro and 5th Avenue: the walkable center, with boutique condo buildings near the beach.

Coco Beach: the calmer residential area north of downtown, with beachfront towers.

Playacar: gated community south of the ferry, with Phase I on the beach and Phase II around the golf course.

Corasol and Selvamar: newer gated communities south of town, with amenities and, in Corasol, a golf course.

Buying in Playa del Carmen with a licensed buyer's agent

Playa Realtors is a licensed boutique brokerage that has represented buyers in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and across Quintana Roo since 2008. When you buy with us, we represent you, never the developer. Plan on closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price, and ask us for a written estimate before you make an offer.

In addition, Playa del Carmen real estate holds its value well because demand comes from many places at once: full time residents, remote workers, retirees and families who visit every winter. As a result, a well located condo usually finds a buyer even when the wider market slows down. However, prices change a lot from one block to the next, so it pays to compare buildings carefully before you choose. For background on the region, see Quintana Roo on Wikipedia.

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