Beaches6 min readJanuary 25, 2025
Top 5 Beaches in Playa del Carmen
My definitive top 5 — Punta Esmeralda (best beach in Mexico), Playa 38, Blue Flag-certified Playa 88, Parque Fundadores, and the quiet local gem of Playa 72.
Written by
Rudy Lim
Founder of Tranquilo Vacation Rentals. Living in Playa del Carmen for over 5 years, exploring the Yucatán Peninsula from Holbox to Bacalar — and sharing what he finds along the way.
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