Yes, the winter months are the best times because the water temps are cooler which tends to leave the beaches free of seaweed. Summer months the seaweed returns.

The best way that I've found places to stay is to book your first week at any Airbnb. Walk around the area she wants to stay during that week. I stay in Centro on 6th street between 20 and 25th Avenue and there are rental signs all over. They typically have their telephone number on the signs. Call them to make appointment to view the rooms available. Simple and easiest way to find a decent apartment in playa.

I've never stayed at any of the Riu chain of resorts but I've talked to many people who have and they say it's excellent.

So many choices in hotels on Playa but I always recommend to my friends "The Fives" downtown which is a more upscale hotel only one block from 5th Avenue and two blocks from the beach. Another place is called hotel Mimi del Mar located directly on the beach between 2nd and 4th street. My favorite cenote is cenote Azul. Typically not super busy but one of the local favorites. It's hard to say if there are many mosquitoes since it depends on temperature and humidity but almost all cenotes require you to rinse off prior to getting into the cenotes so mosquito repellent would do no good if you're going to visit a cenote. I would suggest doing a overnight stay in a small town about two hours away called Valladolid. It's a great break from playa and has that small and authentic Mexican town feel.

You should be fine. I've noticed that Walmart has now limited the amount of people inside at one time. Moat bars and clubs are still open late.

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Was one of the most popular spots for locals and tourists.

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Viv, it's been super nice here the past few weeks. Not much rain at all and the weather has cooled off quite a bit.

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Yes I believe this is the hurricane season for this region. Last year I was here for two storms. The one category tropical storm did more damage than the hurricane

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They have not. I haven't noticed anything. I'll walk by next week.

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Ah thanks for letting me know about that. I saw the guard post and thought it was private

From November to April it does get pretty crowded but not like Cancun. The beauty of Playa is that if you don't want the crowds, there are many beaches here that will offer you that if you are willingto explore. 5th Avenue is crowded during November through April, then it goes into the slow season and is super pleasant. PDC is growing at an incredible rate and I believe it's the fastest growing city within the Yucatan peninsula. I've been coming here for years and for several months at a time and I have seen the changes, some for the worse and some for the better. If you're looking for how "old" Playa used to be, I suggest visiting Puerto Morelos. More laid back and a sleepy little town by the sea.

@@kahunawithak334 thanks a lot this is helpful

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I do have a drone but for some reason it has been experiencing very strong interference and I lose contact with it. I'll have to have someone look at it.

I'm sure you turned it on and off. That's what my son thought me about technology and that's the extent of my abilities. Lol. What brand and model? Force an update possible? Next time you are in the States the DJI Mini SE is $299.

@@username22 it's a DJI Mavic Air. I've had this issue before but lately it's been disconnecting from the controller more often. Probably just getting old. I've been thinking of upgrading anyways so maybe I will replace it.

No vaccine requirements to enter any establishment. Temp checks and hand sanitizers are given to enter most places though.

Thanks! Good to be back

Sad to see that Playa lost all its charm and allure. Looks like a typical American outside mall selling Mexican trinkets made in China.

@@Me-np8fb Yeah I hear what your saying. I came here in 1987 and have watched it grow rapidly since. I prefer the old Playa.

@@kahunawithak334 It was October of 87 when I first found the unique Carribean hideaway of Playa. I have returned over 20 times since and wanted to retire there. Now at 57 I'm ready to go but the Playa dream along with the charming polished from time cobblestone streets is gone... I see the Victoria Secrets, Forever 21, star bucks and 7-11's and it is the opposite of what Playa once offered for us lucky ones that knew it before it was turned into the Vegas time-share hassle meca- The Sargasum is the least of what stinks up this once magical spot. I want a time machine for every aspect of my life. I would head right back to 1987.

@@Me-np8fb I have found Puerto Morelos is as close to old Playa but that's even growing quickly. There are still a few places not commonly known to tourists that are hidden gems of the riviera maya, you just have to look.

Returned back to Playa October 1st. My mom passed away so I had to take care of some business back in florida but will soon start to upload videos again soon.

Yes, Dan. I will try and comment more as I walk to point out points of interests.

The seaweed typically is gone or is less once the water temps start cooling down. I've been coming to Playa since 1989 and during the "winter" months, the water is super clear and the seaweed is less or totally gone. Hope that helps out. It's really difficult to predict since the weather tends to change quite a bit in this region.

@@kahunawithak334 Thank you for your reply. FIngers crossed we get a chance to play in the ocean. Thanks again!

Hello, sorry for not showing the bathroom. It is a little cramped. Not like the ones you see in the bigger resorts. Its nice and rustic. Very nice bathroom but it's not super large.

@@kahunawithak334 no worries, thanks for replying. Already booked my stay for December. The cabin is too beautiful to pass up on!

@@ycul17 You'll love it! I suggest eating dinner in the main dining area. The food was awesome and sometimes they have traditional spiritual dancers or someone playing acoustic guitar. At least they had it when I was there. The beach there is incredible but and was uncrowded but a little rocky. I suggest walking to the north where it's more soft sand in the water. Enjoy!

hola esta en la localidad de playa del carmen. es la playa entre calle 6 con benito juárez.

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Hello and thank you for watching. I only have a few days left and unfortunately the weather has been terrible for the past few days which limits my ability to go and film. If it does clear up before I leave, I will surely try and make a video about the accommodations on and near 5th Ave.

Thanks you for watching and hope the videos gives you a little bit of information.

Only when you are up close to it. You can't smell it from 5th Ave or anything