Is Playa del Carmen safe right now?

Sommario:

1. Is Playa del Carmen safe right now?
2. What hotel do you fly into for Playa del Carmen?
3. Is it better to stay in Cozumel or Playa del Carmen?
4. What should you avoid in Playa del Carmen?
5. Is Playa del Carmen cheaper than Cancun?
6. Do you need a car in Playa del Carmen?
7. Is Tulum better than Playa del Carmen?
8. Which is nicer Cozumel or Cancun?
9. Which is safer Cancun or Playa del Carmen?
10. Can you swim in the ocean in Playa del Carmen?
11. What is the best month to go to Playa del Carmen?
12. Is Puerto Vallarta or Tulum better?
13. Is Cozumel or Cancun safer?
14. Where should you not travel to Mexico?
15. Is there sharks in Playa del Carmen?
16. Why does Playa del Carmen smell?
17. What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?
18. Is there a seaweed problem in Playa del Carmen?

Is Playa del Carmen safe right now?

Playa del Carmen is generally safe right now for travel, but visitors should be aware of scams and health-related restrictions.

What hotel do you fly into for Playa del Carmen?

Cancun Airport The closest airport to Playa del Carmen is Cancun Airport. We are about 45 minutes south of the airport. If you book an all inclusive vacation, chances are that your return airport transportation is included.

Is it better to stay in Cozumel or Playa del Carmen?

While Cozumel may be the prime destination for scuba divers, because of its limited infrastructure and access to other attractions outside of the island, it is recommended to stay in Playa del Carmen and make day diving trips to Cozumel's waters.

What should you avoid in Playa del Carmen?

Places to avoid in Playa del Carmen

• Side streets – ESPECIALLY at night, little side streets and alleyways are not the safest. ...
• Public transport stations – again, at night there turn into a little gathering point for sketchy people.

Is Playa del Carmen cheaper than Cancun?

Playa del Carmen is a bit Americanised too in comparison with most of the Mexican towns, but still less than Cancun. ... Obviously, Playa del Carmen being smaller and less touristic, is a bit cheaper than Cancun – cheaper food, accommodation, taxis, just everything.

Do you need a car in Playa del Carmen?

The only time you really might need to rent a car in Playa del Carmen is if you are planning a trip to somewhere outside of Playa, or if you are staying outside of the center. If that's the case then renting a car is a good call. ... I always rent a car, in Tulum as it's very hard to easily get around without a car.

Is Tulum better than Playa del Carmen?

Tulum is more the destination of choice for those looking for an off-the-beaten-path, back-to-nature adventure where everything is much more rustic, small-scale, and low-key than in Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen is the better choice for those looking for a little more action and modern accommodation than in Tulum.

Which is nicer Cozumel or Cancun?

Cozumel or Cancun: quick answer Cozumel is smaller, quieter, and less crowded. Cancun has ample, postcard-type beaches along the hotel zone, a long stretch of white sand and clear seawater. Cozumel has smaller and rockier beaches but provides access to the great coral barrier for world-class snorkeling and diving.

Which is safer Cancun or Playa del Carmen?

Both Playa del Carmen and Cancun are considered equally safe. Both are Americanized cities in Mexico that attract a lot of tourists.

Can you swim in the ocean in Playa del Carmen?

Playa Mamitas, Playa del Carmen There are restaurants and bars of all types: some have music and dancing and others are more family friendly, with beach chairs you can relax on. The blue waters are very shallow, so you can swim without having to worry about any dangers or waves.

What is the best month to go to Playa del Carmen?

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is between April and May, when there are fewer people along the shore. Day temperatures hover between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, dropping slightly in the evenings. From October to March, the climate is generally dry and slightly warm.

Is Puerto Vallarta or Tulum better?

Always good to explore new places. PV is more arid, backdropped by mountains and tourist trappy. Tulum is more a remote vacation to get away from the regular day to day... Puerto Vallarta can be that too but you also have the option of dining in town, shopping, galleries and experiencing the people and culture.

Is Cozumel or Cancun safer?

3. Compared to other parts of Mexico and the Caribbean, Cozumel is safe . ... The drug-related crime in Mexico that makes the headlines is concentrated near the country's borders, and even the crime that has occasionally erupted around Cancun rarely affects tourists.

Where should you not travel to Mexico?

Do Not Travel To:

• Colima state due to crime.
• Guerrero state due to crime.
• Michoacán state due to crime.
• Sinaloa state due to crime.
• Tamaulipas state due to crime and kidnapping.

Is there sharks in Playa del Carmen?

Every year female bull sharks return to their breeding ground in the shallow waters in front of the coast of Playa del Carmen in Mexico. The bull shark is quite a large shark that can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater bodies of water.

Why does Playa del Carmen smell?

Workers remove sargassum seaweed from the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. ... When sargassum dies, it leaves a terrible egg-like smell. And, as the dead seaweed drops to the ocean floor, it can kill the coral the Caribbean is known for.

What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?

June is the month with the most rainfall in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 169mm (6.65") of precipitation.

Is there a seaweed problem in Playa del Carmen?

I'll be honest, the seaweed situation in Playa del Carmen can be bad. Like REALLY BAD. At its worst, there can be mountainous piles of coarse brown sargassum on the beaches with an overpowering rotten eggs smell that makes you want to hold your breath.