🏙️Mexico
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen offers Caribbean paradise and nomad community - guide to Mexico's premier beach destination.
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Population
320,000
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Highlight
Caribbean beach paradise with digital nomad hub
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Country
Mexico
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Air Quality
25 (Good)
Caribbean paradise with bohemian beach culture, cenotes, and thriving international community
Quick stats
Cost Index
45/100
Rent (1BR center)
$600–1,800/month
Median Salary
$6,000–18,000 gross
Internet
50–300 Mbps
Safety
Generally safe
Transport
Buses, taxis, bicycles, walking
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
CentroPlayacarColosioEjidalGonzalo GuerreroZazil-Ha
Key Sectors
TourismHospitalityReal EstateRestaurantsWater SportsWellness
✓ Advantages
- •Beautiful Caribbean beaches and cenotes
- •Large international digital nomad community
- •Vibrant nightlife and beach clubs
- •Close to Mayan ruins and attractions
- •Year-round warm tropical climate
- •Easy access to Cozumel and islands
! Considerations
- •Tourist crowds and high season pricing
- •Limited job opportunities outside tourism
- •Hurricane season risks (June-November)
- •More expensive than inland Mexico
Playa del Carmen FAQs
Good for year-round beach living?
Excellent - beautiful beaches, warm weather, but hurricane season (June-Nov) brings rain and potential storms.
Digital nomad community?
Very strong - coworking spaces, networking events, international community, but costs higher than other Mexico destinations.
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