Mexico
Playa del Carmen
#5 Top 5 cities
Playa del Carmen attracts remote workers and lifestyle-oriented residents, but tourism pressure, rapid growth, uneven housing, and security concerns are significant.
Country overview
Population
149Β 923
Year-round temperatures
Day: 28°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 20°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
Very warm Caribbean coastal climate with high humidity and a rainy season.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
5/10
Crime affects both tourist and non-tourist areas; gang violence has harmed bystanders, so well-lit zones, trusted transport, and greater caution after dark are important.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Atlantic hurricanes, storm surge, torrential rain, urban flooding, extreme heat, and coastal erosion can cause severe disruption on this exposed Caribbean coast.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- πͺπΈSpanish
- π«π·French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Strong remote community
- +Beaches and sea
- +Cafe culture
- +International environment
Cons
- βTourism seasonality
- βHigher prices
- βUneven neighborhood quality