Has any one been to Playa Del Carmen within the last few months?

Question

I'll soon be going to this area and have heard that the beaches are all torn up. Is this true?

Answer 1

THE BEACHES ARE NOT ALL TORN UP....I DONT KNOW WHERE PEOPLE GET THEIR INFORMATION.  I GO ALMOST EVERY WEEKEND...I LIVE IN CANCUN.  THE BEACHES ARE GREAT IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN.....SO IS THE SHOPPING AND NIGHTLIFE.  YOU WILL LOVE IT....DONT LISTEN TO PEOPLE WHO DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.  ENJOY YOUR TRIP.  ALSO, CHECK THE YAAJ-ZIMBAL TOUR.  A WONDERFUL DAY TRIP WITH LOTS OF EXCITING THINGS TO DO.  MAKE SURE YOU TELL THEM TAMMY SENT YOU.

Answer 2

I was in Playa Del Carmen 2 weeks ago. From what I heard of other people when Hurricaine Vilma hit about 3 yrs ago pretty much all the beaches got torn up along the Mexican Riviera except one: Playa Del Carmen. I thought the beach was nice, the water was warm, blue and inviting. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, just a beach.

I didn't see a single person snorkeling so I didn't bother to try. Most people in the water are families having a good time. If you want water sports like scuba or snorkeling, goto Cozumel or down south near Tulum.