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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Playa del Carmen's main attraction for walkers is Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), a pedestrian-only street that stretches over 20 blocks parallel to the Caribbean coast. The avenue is lined with international restaurants, boutique shops, street performers, and tequila bars, creating a lively promenade that buzzes from morning until late at night. The beach itself is a walkable stretch of white sand and turquoise water, and the town serves as a jumping-off point for ferries to Cozumel. Beyond Quinta Avenida, the side streets reveal more authentic Mexican restaurants and local life. The area around Parque Fundadores, with its Portal Maya sculpture, is the heart of the town. Day trips to the Tulum ruins, Xcaret eco-park, and cenotes in the surrounding jungle are easily arranged from the town center.
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Quinta Avenida is flat and easy to walk but can be very hot — wear light clothing, carry water, and duck into the air-conditioned shops to cool off during the midday heat.
November through April offers dry weather and comfortable temperatures, with December through March being the peak season for beach weather.