Playa Carmen
Due to its central location, Playa Carmen has evolved into the commercial center of the combined neighborhoods of Mal Pais / Santa Teresa. At Playa Carmen you find two banks, the pharmacy, doctors, supermarkets, car and ATV rentals, and a multitude of shops, bars and restaurants.
There is an easily accessible parking lot by the beach which is one of Santa Teresa’s most popular surf spots. South of the parking lot Playa Carmen’s sandy beach runs into the rocky coastline of Mal Pais.
Playa Carmen Neighborhoods: » to the South: Mal Pais / » to the North: Santa Teresa / » Inland: San Isidro
Playa Carmen at a Glance
Restaurants & Venues
The Bakery – Cafe & Restaurant
Nativo – Sports Bar
La Birreria – Craft Beer
Itauna – Beach Lounge & Parties
Banana Beach – Lounge & Events
Habanero – Mexican Restaurant
El Carmen – French Cuisine
Koji – Jap. Gourmet Restaurant
Amici – Italian Restaurant
Chop-it – Salads & Wraps
and many, many more…
Services
2 Banks
Pharmacy & Doctors
3 Supermarkets
1 Health Food Store
Car Rental Agencies
Quad & bicycle rentals
Tons of surf shops
Clothes & Souvenirs
Yoga & Spa Services
Several buses daily
Beach
White sand beach with rocky intersections
Surf
A fun beach break also good for beginners
Real Estate in Playa Carmen
Owning real estate in Playa Carmen /Santa Teresa means property in the heart of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Here the main access road from Cobano comes in which makes the intersection of Playa Carmen the gateway for most of the arriving tourists.
Buying real estate in Playa Carmen is therefore good for many commercial purposes, including hotels for surfers. The beach of Playa Carmen is one of Santa Teresa’s most popular surf spots and also easy and fun for beginners learning to surf.