Playa Del Carmen is a unique and also a dreamed place to visit and stay. In where you can find beaches and access to so much culture and moderninity. The sea and the warmth of the people have made many of those who visit it choose it to live.
High standard of living
Quintana Roo is the one of ths states with the highest Per Capita Income in all of Mexico. So if you are going to live in Playa you should know that it is a land of opportunities to which thousands of immigrants from other states and various countries have arrived in recent years.
The economic axis of the region is foreign tourism, a pillar that can provide significant income in US dollars and other foreign currencies. Allowing the average worker in Playa to earn more than in other cities in the country.
Also finding a job - or starting a business - is quite simple, especially if you can speak English or other languages and want to dedicate yourself to the tourism industry.
Year round warm weather
It does not matter if it is summer or wintertime anywhere because it is summer weather year round in the Riviera Maya. With an average of 27 degrees Celsius or about 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The ocean is always warm enough to swim in, and there you can enjoy that as well. And with beautifull blue skies.
The City of Playa Del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen was a small fishing village that travelers would come to for the beach. The beach still is a part of Playa but there has been a shift to the cosmopolitan aspects. The diversity of residents and growth in the city has brought more luxury and conveniences. A restaurant scene has been developing, boutique hotels offer rooftop pools, spas and a multitude of shopping awaits you on 5th Avenue in Playa Del Carmen.
The historical Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is named after the people that once ruled this area and built a massive civilization. Today decedents of the Maya live in the area. You can even hear Mayan being spoken in Playa Del Carmen. While Playa has become a more modern city there is an abundance of influence from Mayan culture and also places where people still live in a more traditional way.