Studying in Playa Del Carmen

Located on the beautiful Caribbean coast of Mexico some 40 miles (60 kms) south of Cancun, Playa, as it is now affectionately known, is the perfect base from which to explore the fascinating sites along the Cancun - Tulum Corridor of Quintana Roo (now called Mayan Riviera).

This city is booming and has been registered as the fastest growing community in all of Latin America. What is bringing the growth in this region? The main factor is coming from the increase in tourism, the increase in hotel rooms being constructed and thus increases in employment. Playa del Carmen is a unique market given it is located right next to the Caribbean Ocean.

Buying a place in Playa del Carmen can afford a lifestyle which is a mixture of fraternity life and vacation time.

As Playa del Carmen grows, doctors are moving in from Cancun to set up their practices. For grave medical situations we suggest foreigners make the trip to either Mérida or Cancún (see the relevant sections).

Details on emergency numbers and relocating to Plaza del Carmen.

The Yucatan Peninsula is unique for its many Mayan ruins, which are scattered all over the region. These small coastal outposts are hints of the grand scale of the prolific and ancient Maya world. Many of the most amazing sites are near Playa, including Chichén Itzá, Cobá and Tulum, where the ancient ruins look out onto the luminescent blue ocean.