Centro, Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Hand-picked stays in Playa del Carmen — Uva de Mar, Maya, and Casitas. Book direct — no fees, no middlemen.
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Zazil-Ha, Playa del Carmen
Zazil-Ha, Playa del Carmen
Zazil-Ha, Playa del Carmen
Colosio, Playa del Carmen
Colosio, Playa del Carmen
Neighbourhoods
Find your perfect area
Centro
Uva De Mar
Stylish lofts in the heart of Playa — walk to La Quinta Avenida and the beach
6 properties
Zazil-Ha
Mayalun
Beachside retreats steps from Mamitas Beach Club and the Caribbean Sea
3 properties
Colosio
Casitas
Tropical casitas in a lush residential neighbourhood — peaceful and private
10 properties
FROM THE BLOG
My Top Picks
“Tranquilo were so helpful throughout — they recommended the best local restaurants and even arranged a cenote tour for us.”
Top 15 Places to Eat in Playa del Carmen
From birria and al pastor to Pugliese pizza and Peruvian ceviche — the restaurants locals actually eat at, not just where tourists end up.
Top 5 Things to Do in Playa del Carmen
My top 5 — catching sunrise at the northern beaches, brunch and street art, Cenote Jardín El Edén, a ferry to Cozumel, and diving the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Best Tours in the Riviera Maya
My personal recommendations for the best tours in the Riviera Maya — Chichen Itza, Cozumel reefs, Tulum, Xcaret, Xplor, Xel-Há, and more, all through David Riviera Maya Tours.
Why Book Direct
The Tranquilo difference
No booking fees
Pay only the nightly rate + cleaning fee. Zero OTA markups.
Flexible dates
Direct communication for custom stays and last-minute requests.
Hand-picked properties
Every property personally vetted for quality and comfort.
5-star service
Concierge support from inquiry through checkout.
Prime locations
All properties within 15 minutes of La Quinta Avenida.
Caribbean vibes
Wake up to turquoise water, cenotes, and fresh sea air.
Guest Reviews
What our guests say
“Absolutely magical stay! Maya Estrellas exceeded every expectation. Waking up to Caribbean breezes every morning was a dream. The booking process was seamless and the team was incredibly responsive. We'll definitely be back!”
Our Story
Muy tranquilo
There is a word that keeps coming up across Mexico. You hear it in the market, on the beach, in the conversations of locals who have found something most travellers spend their whole trip searching for. Muy tranquilo — very calm, peaceful, quiet, relaxed. I hand-picked the properties and locations in Playa del Carmen that I believe best connect you with local culture and experience. Mexico is beautiful. Her people and her culture even more so.
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