Playacar Fase 2, Playa del Carmen

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Playacar
Fase 2

The most established private residential community in the Riviera Maya, with privacy, jungle and golf, steps from the Caribbean Sea.

800+Properties
18Golf holes
5 MINTo downtown
24/7Gated security

01The community

A destination of world-class living

Playacar Fase 2 is the most established private residential development in Playa del Carmen. Surrounded by tropical jungle, an 18 hole golf course and exclusive Caribbean access, it offers a quality of life that is hard to match anywhere in Mexico.

It was designed for buyers who value privacy, security and nature without giving up the social life of Playa del Carmen. 5th Avenue and the best restaurants on the Riviera Maya are minutes away, and we are at your side from the first showing to the keys.

Gated access

24/7 gatehouse with full perimeter surveillance.

Golf course

18 holes designed by Robert von Hagge.

Private beach

Exclusive beach club on the turquoise Caribbean.

Preserved nature

40% Mayan jungle, with cenotes and wildlife.

02Lifestyle

Everything you need, in one place

Living in Playacar Fase 2 means a daily routine where nature, community and convenience sit within the same gate.

01

Golf & Sports

⛳

The Playacar course, designed by Robert von Hagge, is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. Tennis, paddle and gyms round out the sporting offer inside the community.

02

Dining & Culture

🍽️

Five minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen, 5th Avenue and world class restaurants, plus the community’s own restaurants and beach clubs.

03

Security & Privacy

🔒

Access control with resident credentials and visitor registration. Cameras and 24-hour patrols guarantee the peace of mind families come here for.

04

Services & Education

🏥

Supermarkets, international schools, clinics and banks cover everything needed for comfortable living without leaving the area.

05

Beach & Caribbean Sea

🏖️

Some of the world’s finest beaches. From Playacar Fase 2 you have access to private beaches and top-tier beach clubs.

06

Connectivity & Access

✈️

Forty minutes from Cancún International Airport, with excellent road access to Tulum, Cancún and the whole Riviera Maya.

03Real estate market

Types of properties

From entry-level condos to luxury villas with golf views, Playacar Fase 2 has options for every buyer and investor profile. Browse current listings in Playacar

Condominium pool at a Playacar Fase 2 apartment building

Condominiums
From USD 150,000 MXN 2,700,000

Apartments of one to three bedrooms, ideal for vacation rental investment with strong annual returns.

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • Community pool
  • High rental demand
  • Maintenance included
Private pool of a residential home in Playacar Fase 2

Residential homes
From USD 400,000 MXN 7,200,000

Homes of three to five bedrooms with private garden, pool and tropical architecture built to a high standard.

  • 3–5 bedrooms
  • Private garden & pool
  • Private garage
  • Golf view available
Double height living room in a Playacar Fase 2 luxury villa

Luxury villas
From USD 1,000,000 MXN 18,000,000

Signature architecture, premium finishes, privileged views and the highest degree of privacy in the community.

  • 5+ bedrooms
  • Architect-designed
  • Sea or golf views
  • Premium finishes

Estimated rental returns by property type

Property type Typical price (USD) Avg. occupancy Est. gross annual yield
Condominium 150,000+ 70–80% 6–8%
Residential home 400,000+ 65–75% 5–7%
Luxury villa 1,000,000+ 60–70% 4–6%

Estimates based on typical short-term rental performance in Playacar Fase 2. Actual returns vary by unit, season and management. Speak with a Playa Realtors advisor for a property-specific projection.
Source: Playa Realtors market data, cross-referenced with AirDNA occupancy benchmarks for the Riviera Maya.

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04Location

Explore the area in detail

Please click on the map to discover each part of the community and its points of interest.

Strategic location on the Riviera Maya

Playacar Fase 2 sits just south of downtown Playa del Carmen, combining immediate access to urban services with the calm of a private gated community.

It borders the Caribbean Sea to the east, Playacar Fase 1 to the north and a nature reserve to the south, the ideal base for everything the Riviera Maya has to offer.

Cancún International Airport~40 minutes by car

Playa del Carmen downtown5 min by car, 15 min walking

Tulum~1 hour by car

Cozumel ferry~10 minutes by car

Interactive map · Playacar Fase 2 and points of interest

05Why invest

Reasons to choose Playacar Fase 2

As a permanent home, a second residence or a vacation rental investment, the case for Playacar Fase 2 is a concrete one.

01

Steady appreciation

Properties in Playacar have appreciated steadily for two decades, driven by international demand and tourism growth on the Riviera Maya.

02

High rental demand

Average occupancy of 70–80% on Airbnb and VRBO, at nightly rates that generate attractive annual returns for owners.

03

International community

Residents from more than 30 countries live here, creating a cosmopolitan environment for families and professionals alike.

04

Established infrastructure

Unlike newer developments, Playacar Fase 2 is fully mature, with paved streets, utilities, transport and settled commercial areas.

05

Straightforward for foreign buyers

Foreigners buy in the restricted zone through a fideicomiso (bank trust), a safe and well regulated process that we handle with you from start to finish.

06

Exceptional quality of life

Sun, sea, jungle, gastronomy and safety in one place, one of the finest lifestyles in the Caribbean.

Can foreigners buy property in Playacar Fase 2?

Yes. Foreign buyers purchase in the restricted zone through a fideicomiso (bank trust), a well established process regulated by Mexican law.

What are the closing costs in Mexico?

Budget roughly 6–8% of the purchase price for notary fees, trust setup, taxes and registration.

Can I rent out my property short term?

Yes. Playacar Fase 2 has strong demand on Airbnb and VRBO, with average occupancy of 70–80%.

Is financing available for foreign buyers?

Some developers and lenders offer financing to foreign buyers, though most purchases in the area are made in cash.

Karina Sayed, President and Broker at Playa Realtors

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