This quick guide to the best neighborhoods for remote workers in Playa del Carmen outlines some of the best qualities of each of the city's diverse areas!
The coastal Mexican town of Playa del Carmen offers a mostly walkable experience for visitors. No matter where you live, for the most part, you can walk to the beach, the center of town and all the restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife you could possibly want. If you don't feel like walking, taxis are everywhere and are very cheap and there is also a shared bicycle system that costs only a few dollars per month.
Here is a breakdown of the best neighborhoods for remote workers in Playa del Carmen.
If you like to be in the heart of the touristy neighborhood, constantly surrounded by restaurants, bars, crowds, street vendors and more, this is the place for you. Rent is higher in this area but that's because you're in the heart of the action and only 5 minutes walk to the white sand beach as well. For those looking for a lively experience, this is an ideal option.
This diverse neighborhood is considered the main center of Playa del Carmen. Its streets are laid out in a grid pattern and it's significantly quieter than 5th Avenue, while still being a relatively short walk away from the beach. You'll find a mix of great local eateries, unique bars, supermarkets and plenty of good, affordable apartments for rent.
With quiet tree-lined streets and no crowds, this peaceful neighborhood has a perfect location to access all parts of the town. There are many new apartment buildings here, with higher prices but they usually come with nice balconies, rooftop pools and 24hour security. You can also find smaller homes here to rent and lower priced apartments in good complexes that have been around for a long time. The beach, supermarkets, 5th Avenue, local restaurants, great cafes and more are all within a few minutes walk away, which is why it's one of the best neighborhoods for remote workers in Playa del Carmen.
For a more local living experience, the Colosio neighborhood is the place to look. North of the main tourist area, it's a big section of town that is undergoing a somewhat rapid change. Still full of local restaurants, there are now hip cafes and western eateries scattered in as well. It's quite here, you'll easily be able to practice your Spanish and a beautiful section of beach is only a few minutes awalk away. Rent is cheaper here, mainly because you'll be about a 20-40 minute walk away from the center of town.
This fully gated community to the south of the town center is a little world of its own. You'll find everything from 5-star resorts to apartment buildings to stand alone homes and townhouses, and the rents are not terrible at all for what you get. The location is a bit out of town and you'll a bike or car to get around. But life in Playacar is quiet, community-oriented and it's located on one of the best stretches of beach in town.
Whatever your lifestyle, budget and interests, you can definitely find a perfect place to live in one of the best neighborhoods for remote workers in Playa del Carmen.
For more information about neighborhoods in Playa del Carmen, be sure to check out our RemoteClub Neighborhoods section.