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Outdoors Punta Esmeralda, Playa del Carmen

Punta Esmeralda

An outdoor spot in Punta Esmeralda, Playa del Carmen, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Punta Esmeralda in Punta Esmeralda, Playa del Carmen
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Why go

Local beach where a cenote spring meets the sea, with calm water.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Playa del Carmen, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is La Cueva del Chango, 2.1 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Punta Esmeralda
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Playa del Carmen, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    La Cueva del Chango

    Garden restaurant serving Mexican breakfasts since 1997.

    Food · 2.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Playa Mamitas

    Lively beach with beach clubs north of the center.

    Outdoors · 2.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Quinta Avenida

    Pedestrian street with shops, restaurants and bars running parallel to the beach.

    Shopping · 3.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Coco Bongo

    Big nightclub-show venue with acrobatics and live music.

    Drinks · 3.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    El Fogón

    Taquería famous for al pastor tacos off the spit.

    Food · 3.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ultramar Ferry to Cozumel

    45-minute ferry to Cozumel for reef snorkeling and dive trips.

    Activity · 4.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Punta Esmeralda is a stop on our Tulum & Riviera Maya route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Playa del Carmen

Another curated outdoor spot in Playa del Carmen. See the full Playa del Carmen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Playa del Carmen run from 26°C in January to 30°C in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Punta Esmeralda itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Playa del Carmen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Playa del Carmen weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Playa Punta Esmeralda, Constructores 160, Nicte-ha, 77727 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Coordinates
20.64841, -87.05081
Destination
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

Punta Esmeralda: quick answers

How much time do you need at Punta Esmeralda?

Plan on about 2 hours at Punta Esmeralda. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Punta Esmeralda?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Good for families; fewer vendors.

Is Punta Esmeralda free?

Yes, we list Punta Esmeralda as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Punta Esmeralda?

Punta Esmeralda is at Playa Punta Esmeralda, Constructores 160, Nicte-ha, 77727 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Punta Esmeralda?

Punta Esmeralda appears on Tulum & Riviera Maya, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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