Beaches and beach clubs near Playacar
Playacar Beach is the long, quieter walk south of the ferry pier. The club day starts at Mamita’s on Calle 28.
In Playacar
Playacar Beach
A long walk · South of the ferry pier
The beach by the houses. White sand, a long walk, and quieter than downtown.
30–40 min south
Xpu-Há
A beach day out of town · A wide bay
The beach day when you want to leave town. A wide bay, and restaurants on the sand.
North end of town
Punta Esmeralda
A cenote on the beach · Northern Playa
A local beach, and a favorite with families. Fresh water from a cenote meets the sea.
North end of town
Playa 88
A simple beach · Northern Playa
A plain beach day. Fewer clubs and vendors than the beaches in the center.
15–25 min north
Xcalacoco
Quieter than town · Palms, and rocks at the edge
Quieter, under the palms. Some stretches have rocks where the water meets the sand.
The classic club day
Mamita's Beach Club
Beach club · Calle 28
Loungers, pools, and DJs. There is a family side and an adults-only side.
A loud day with friends
Martina Beach Club
Beach club · Calle 44
Pool parties and DJs. The one to pick when the group wants the day to stay lively.
Close to the center
Encanto Beach
Family beach club · Calle 40
The family club, a short walk from the center of town.
30–40 min south
La Playa Xpu-Há
Beach club · Xpu-Há
The club version of the Xpu-Há day. Food, loungers, and live music on that wide bay.
Calle 28
Lola Beach Club
Beach club · Mamita's beach
Food and drinks on the sand, in the same stretch as Mamita’s. Central, and simpler than a full club day.