{"id":26407,"date":"2022-10-22T03:30:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T03:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-december-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico\/"},"modified":"2022-10-22T03:30:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-22T03:30:34","slug":"what-to-do-in-december-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-december-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in December in Playa del Carmen, Mexico - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playa del Carmen is a fun beach town on Mexico\u2019s Yucatan Peninsula, part of the classic Riviera Maya route down the coast.<\/p>

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By Haakon S. Krohn - CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Before we have a look at what you can do in Playa del Carmen, let's first look at the weather you can expect in December.

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December weather in Playa del Carmen Mexico<\/h2>To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in December in Playa del Carmen Mexico, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if December is comfortable or humid

Generally, December in Playa del Carmen Mexico will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 80\u00b0F \/ 27\u00b0C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 69\u00b0F \/ 21\u00b0C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.

Playa del Carmen Mexico has its share of rainy days in December. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 1.1 inches \/ 27 mm of rain during the whole month.

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The forecast for December 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p>

Things to see and do in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>

Playa del Carmen has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.<\/p>

La Quinta Avenida<\/div>
City<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
La Quinta Avenida has many shopping malls, restaurants, and cafes providing one-stop refreshment and a break from the sun, sea, and sand to the tourists.<\/div><\/div>
The Mesoamerican Reef System<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
The Mesoamerican Reef System is more than six hundred miles long, stretching from Isla Contoy, near the Yucatan Peninsula, to Honduras. It is among the biggest reef systems on the planet.<\/div><\/div>
Kool Beach<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Kool Beach offers day beds for some tanning sessions and food during day hours.<\/div><\/div>
Xpu-Ha<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Xpu-Ha is a beach perfect for kitesurfing, kayaking, and swimming.<\/div><\/div>
Playacar<\/div>
Beach<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Playacar is a beach ideal for sunbathing, sandcastle building, shell collection, and diving.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>

Shopping in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>

If you can, it is better to pay in pesos. You will get a better rate of exchange.
\r\nShopping on 5th Avenue starts around 10:00am but the best time is after 7:00pm when it is cooler and everything is open.
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  • Plaza Las Americas Mall<\/li>
  • Calle Corazon Shopping Plaza<\/li>
  • Shopping at Paseo Del Carmen<\/li>
  • Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall<\/li>
  • Centro Maya Mall<\/li>
  • Shopping at Plaza Playacar<\/li><\/ul><\/p>

    Activities in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>
    Festival of life and death<\/div>
    takes place usually between October\/November. This intriguing festival is to celebrate the time-honored tradition; Day of the Dead for people of Mexican heritage. As a spectator, you get to see vibrant cultural plays and dances. It normally takes place at Xcaret Park.<\/div>
    Visiting ancient Mayan ruins
    Snorkeling
    Mexican Taco tour<\/div>
    special restaurants to get authentic tacos are El Fogon and Don Sirloin<\/div>
    Mayakoba Golf Classic (November)<\/div>
    Join thousands of golf lovers at one of the most spectacular golf courses in the world.<\/div>
    A ride in a Colectivo (group taxi)
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    Restaurants in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>

    You can get some of the best tacos in the world for about $1.00 (approx. \u20ac0.94, \u00a30.8, $1.37 CAD, $1.53 AUD)<\/span> each. For just $5 (approx. \u20ac4, \u00a34, $6 CAD, $7 AUD)<\/span> or so, you can enjoy a lunch deal with a soup, main course, drink, and dessert. Even a nice dinner in a fancy restaurant can be had for under $50.00 (approx. \u20ac46, \u00a340, $68 CAD, $76 AUD)<\/span>.
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    • Porfirio\u2019s<\/li>
    • Zenzi<\/li>
    • La Perla Pixan<\/li><\/ul><\/p>

      More things to see in Playa del Carmen<\/h2>
      Art Gallery<\/div>
      Xamen Ha ruins, Arqueologica Playa del Carmen, Quinta Avenida.<\/div>
      Golf clubs<\/div>
      Golf lovers would definitely be drawn to the city's most popular golf clubs like the Hard Rock Golf club, the Iberostar Golf Club Playa Paraiso, the Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya, and El Camele\u00f3n Mayakoba Golf Club.<\/div>
      The Beaches<\/div>
      Playa del Carmen occupies a stretch of pristine white sand and a bevy of alluring beaches. Snowbirds can enjoy a nice relaxed time at the Playa Maroma Beach, Xpu-Ha, Playa Manitas, Los Pinos, Xcacal beach amongst others.<\/div>
      Clubs<\/div>
      Snowbirds looking can satisfy their party craving at the Coco Bongo club, the Coratime Daylight Club.<\/div>
      Walking routes<\/div>
      The La Quinta (5th street) is definitely a place snowbirds want to pass through. It is a vibrant pedestrian street with hundreds of shops and vendors.<\/div>
      Nature and Parks<\/div>
      Some of the best places for nature and parks in Playa del Carmen are Rio Secreto (an underground river and collection of caves), Riviera Maya, and Cenote Choak Tun.<\/div>
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