Best Neighborhood for Solo Travelers in Playa del Carmen?

If you are traveling alone, choose your neighborhood by how connected you want to feel. Playa del Carmen is easy to enjoy solo, and each of our three neighborhoods suits a different kind of trip.

Key takeaways

• As a first-time solo traveler, you'll find Centro easiest.
• In Zazil-Ha, you get quieter streets that stay connected.
• In Colosio, you get a more residential feel.
• Avoid walking alone on the beach after dark.
• For quiet blocks late at night, take a taxi arranged by your host.

Centro

For a first-time solo traveler, Centro is the easiest choice. 5th Avenue is next to it, and our Uva suites are a 2-minute walk from the ADO tourist terminal.

Zazil-Ha

In Zazil-Ha, you get quieter streets that stay connected. It is an 8-minute walk from 5th Avenue. Read the Zazil-Ha guide.

Colosio

In Colosio, you get a more residential feel. Read the Colosio guide.

At night

Do not walk alone on the beach after dark. For quiet blocks late at night, ask your host to arrange a taxi.

FAQ

Which neighborhood is easiest for a solo traveler?

As a first-time solo traveler, you'll find Centro easiest. In Zazil-Ha, you get quieter streets that stay connected. In Colosio, you get a more residential feel.

Is it safe to walk on the beach alone at night?

We recommend you avoid it. Do not walk alone on the beach after dark.

How should I get home late at night?

For quiet blocks late at night, take a taxi arranged by your host.