Why I've Stopped Going Back to Playa del Carmen, and Why You Might Too
Playa del Carmen sells an easy idea: walk out of the hotel, hit the sand, then wander Quinta Avenida for tacos and a cold drink. I still see why people love it. Still, I’ve come to see it as a place you now have to plan around, and the 2024 to 2026 evidence explains why. ... The article discusses the reasons why Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has been avoided by travelers since 2024 and 2025. The author points out that the city is now a travel destination that requires planning around. Factors such as seaweed and commercialization have exacerbated the problem, such as 33,000 tons cleared from Playa's beaches by late July 2026, the highest total of any municipality in Quintana Roo. The town is fighting back, with a 5-km double barrier and cleanup crews at 15 locations, but beach erosion means much of the removal has to be done by hand. The article also notes that Playa has become noticeably more expensive, with restaurants now charging Miami prices for average food. The most common problems are small and annoying, but still felt secure in the nightlife. Despite these issues, the article concludes that the safety of Playa is still improving.
Publicerad : 18 timmar sedan förbi Samanta Brown i Travel Environment
Playa del Carmen sells an easy idea: walk out of the hotel, hit the sand, then wander Quinta Avenida for tacos and a cold drink. I still see why people love it. Still, I've come to see it as a place y... [6658 symbols]
