Coco Beach is the residential area north of downtown Playa del Carmen, with wide streets, beachfront buildings and a calmer feel than central 5th Avenue, while staying within walking distance of restaurants.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want beachfront or beach access with less noise than downtown.
- Full-time residents and families.
- Owners who still want to walk to 5th Avenue.
What you can buy
- Beachfront condos with ocean views.
- Beach-access condos one or two streets back.
- Some houses and townhouses.
What to check before you buy
- Front-line versus second-line buildings: confirm real beach access.
- Building age and maintenance in older beachfront towers.
- HOA fees and reserve fund.
- Sargassum management on the beach in season.
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.
Keep exploring
Centro and 5th AvenueThe most walkable part of the city, a block from the beach.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
