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Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is a resort city along the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Playa del Carmen, and is around 68 kilometers away from Cancun. As of 2020, the city's population was just over 304,942, making it Quintana Roo’s second-largest city after Cancun.
Peak Community Rank
#5
Avg Position
#7
2 Lists
Inline Rivalry Ballot
Rankings Featuring Playa del Carmen
#5
Contender: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
#9
Contender: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Best Beaches in the World — From Pink Sand to Limestone Karst
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Playa del Carmen rank higher than #5 in Beaches in the World — From Pink Sand to Limestone Karst?
Ranked #5 on "Top 10 Best Beaches in the World — From Pink Sand to Limestone Karst". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
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Ranks as high as #5 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playa del Carmen's highest community ranking?⌄
Playa del Carmen is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Best Beaches in the World — From Pink Sand to Limestone Karst" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Playa del Carmen?⌄
Playa del Carmen appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL.
Is Playa del Carmen a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Playa del Carmen varies widely. It ranks as high as #5 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
