Playacar is divided up into two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 is smaller and mainly residential houses with only a few small hotels. Phase 2 is the larger section and includes a large golf course, houses, condos, a bird aviary park, small shopping area and several all inclusive hotels.
The main entrances to both Phase 1 and Phase 2 are on the south end of 10th Avenue. Phase 1 only has one entrance as well as exit. Phase 2 has 4 entrances and exits but the main on is at the end of 10th Avenue
Mayan Ruins in Playacar
There are Mayan ruins in Playacar. They are not huge but interesting to walk by and take some snapshots. They are open to anyone in Playacar and there is no charge for them. Occasionally you will see a wedding taking place on the grounds.
The best Mayan ruins in Playacar are in Phase 1. Below you can see a photo of part of the ruins.
https://www.locogringo.com/mexico/ways-to-play/mayan-ruins-archaeological-sites/playacar-ruins/
To reach Playacar, just continue walking (or better yet rent a bike and take a ride) down 5th Avenue south until reaching the gated community of Playacar. Just tell the guards you are going to see the ruins and be prepared to show an I.D.
The distance from the ferries is not more then 300 meters. You can walk south along the beach or use the street “Bahia del Spiritu Santo” to get there. The beach is so near that you can combine your archaeological trip with a visit of the nice Caribbean beach there.
http://amazingtemples.com/en/location/america/mexico/xaman-ha-the-unknown-temple-ruins-of-playa-del-carmen-riviera-maya/
https://www.locogringo.com/mexico/ways-to-play/mayan-ruins-archaeological-sites/playacar-ruins/
To reach Playacar, just continue walking (or better yet rent a bike and take a ride) down 5th Avenue south until reaching the gated community of Playacar. Just tell the guards you are going to see the ruins and be prepared to show an I.D.
The distance from the ferries is not more then 300 meters. You can walk south along the beach or use the street “Bahia del Spiritu Santo” to get there. The beach is so near that you can combine your archaeological trip with a visit of the nice Caribbean beach there.
http://amazingtemples.com/en/location/america/mexico/xaman-ha-the-unknown-temple-ruins-of-playa-del-carmen-riviera-maya/
Hidden Playacar
There is a park in the backside of Phase 2 that is well designed and a great place for young children to play. It is called Park El Arbol.
Phase 2 of Playacar is also home to the Xaman-Ha Bird Sanctuary. This small bird park highlights some of the local tropical birds and can be one place right in Playa Del Carmen to see them.
Although if you do like pastries we recommend L’Atelier de Fred on the back side of Playacar phase 2. This is a French bakery.
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