Playa del Carmen Archeological Site

3 JR Suarez - 9 months ago

Interesting place if you are in the area. The main problem seem to be the irresponsible tourists who love to pile stones on top of the constructions. The ruins are spread out and the best ones are close to the beach. The place should be better kept and with better panels highlighting the importance of the place for pilgrims on their way to Cozumel, specially after all the different tourist taxes we pay.

5 Michael Barton - 3 months ago

Pretty ruins that are somewhat unaccessible unless you're staying in the Playacar area. There are three main buildings in the group. You can walk all around them, but try to stay off them and respect the archeological value. Be aware of the tons of lizards in the area.

4 Elon Brisola - 8 months ago

3 small structures with vestiges of more constructions around. It is possible to climb on them. Atop each of them there is a small compartment which you can enter (no roof). For some reason, tourists like to stack rocks all over the place. No information on age or who lived there, but I naturally assumed they were Maya. All in all, worth a visit if you are staying in Playacar.

2 Yonathan Stein - 9 months ago

Tbh there is nothing to see. It's inside a condominium, basically just rocks, not interesting ruins, you cannot see any proper temple or whatever you expect to see. Was the worst archeological site I've been in Mexico. Don't waste time, really, way better places and things to do.

5 Arroyo Spero - 10 months ago

To get the entire experience of all archeological sites in Playacar, one can start at the three ruin buildings at the map point. From here there are three additional ruin sites that are a good walk apart. One can essentially make a circle starting from the first site then walking to the other three sites.

The next site is across from sunset fishermen resort and is accessible by path from the roadway next to the original pin for the Playa del Carmen archeological site. This is a larger site with more expansive green space.

Next, continue walking on the roadway in front of the sunset fishermen resort towards the city of Playa del Carmen and you will come to the next site on your left. Again, a larger ruin building and worth the walk.

Finally if you continue walking towards, the Center of Playa del Carmen you will come across the largest site. There is a large amount of green space to sit and enjoy with your lover or walk to the buildings and take a trip back in time. The placement of the buildings was for security and fortification of the area amongst many other things. We saw a couple sitting there feeding an iguana which I have mixed feelings about. Animals should be left alone.

There is a hidden path at the south edge of the last and largest site that connects to the beach or if you walk in the other direction (which looks like dead end at first) it takes you back to the main drag in Playacar for easy access to your resort.

If you want to see all the ruin sites this review will help you see them all! Enjoy!!

4 R Len - a year ago

Very cool little spot. A quick walk down the street from the RIU hotels. There are actually 2 spots. The ruins were kinda small but a great photo opt nonetheless. Mosquitos were a bit hungry so be alert. The first spot was cool but the second one had a trail that looped around. Walking from the hotels make sure to visit both spots. It is down the street on the same side as RIU Palace Mexico and RiU Palace Riveria Maya.

1 Bruce Irving - a month ago

México has put this site behind a virtual pay wall. It is hidden within the condominium zone, they will let you in to visit but there is no parking. You will need to park outside and walk in, and walk around the complex to see the four little sites