Free Things To Do In Playa Del Carmen

3 Free Things to do in Playa del Carmen

In Playa del Carmen (and all of Mexico), all beaches are public and free. If you can get access to the beach, anywhere, you're allowed to enjoy it. There are as many flavors and stretches of beach in Playa del Carmen as there are types of people who visit. The beautiful people tend to congregate outside Mamitas and Kool beach clubs. No need to pay for a beach chair, just grab your towel and lay down on the beach, and you're there for free. As you walk north of Mamitas, the beach is just as beautiful, but crowds thin and you'll see more locals.

Quinta, sometimes called 5th Avenue, is the place to see and be seen in Playa. It has the feel of a touristy beach resort during the day, changing to a pretty thriving night scene as the day wears on. The far South end by the pier is a gauntlet of touts and tourist shops that turns to a quieter buzz of restaurants and trinket shops as you head North. Walk far enough North, past Avenida Constituyentes, and you'll find little Italy, where it's a bit quieter and prices are a bit lower.

You'll find some fun free entertainment in the attractive Parque 28 de Julio (15 Avenida Norte and Calle 10 Norte) most evenings, where local families go to relax after work. Right across from the Palacio Municipal (City Hall) it's also the location of a giant Christmas tree in winter and hosts a lot of festivals throughout the year. During the day, Parque la Ceiba (on Calle 1a Sur and Diagonal Avenida 60) is worth a visit, with its playgrounds for the kids and quiet (if short) walking trail. There's even yoga in the mornings, and lots of kids and community activities taking place all the time.

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