Concierge · Playa del Carmen
Your concierge in Playa del Carmen
Before Tulum, we lived in Playa del Carmen, so we know it the way locals do. We plan villas, boat days, beach clubs, dinners and nights out here just as we do in Tulum.
Planning Playa del Carmen with locals
Playa del Carmen sits between Cancún and Tulum and has a different rhythm from both: a walkable town with beach clubs on the sand, restaurants and bars along Quinta Avenida, and the ferry to Cozumel a few steps from the beach.
It works well as a base for groups who want to walk to dinner and nightlife, and as a stop on the way between the airport and Tulum. Many of our guests split their trip: a couple of nights in Playa, the rest in Tulum, with one plan and one contact for both.
Tell us your dates and group size and we build the plan: where to stay, which beach club for the day, which table for the night, and how everyone gets there and back.
- From Cancún airport
- About 50 minutes by car
- To Tulum
- About 1 hour by car
- Ferry to Cozumel
- About 40 minutes
- Best for
- Walkable nights out, beach clubs, split trips with Tulum
What we plan in Playa del Carmen
Villas and condos near the beach
Group villas and beachfront condos in Playacar and near Quinta Avenida, chosen for your size and budget.
Beach clubs and daybeds
Daybeds, lunch and music on the beach, booked for your group with the right timing.
Boat days and Cozumel
Private yachts and catamarans along the coast, snorkeling stops, or a day on Cozumel by ferry or private boat.
Dinners and nights out
Restaurant reservations along Quinta Avenida and VIP tables at the clubs, with a driver home.
Cenotes and day trips
The cenotes of the Riviera Maya are close by; we plan them early, before the tour buses.
Transfers between towns
Airport pickup, and drivers between Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cancún for split stays.
Services
Everything we book in Playa del Carmen
The same services as in Tulum, with the same contact.
Villas
Hand-picked villas we have visited ourselves, including some you can only book through us.
Private chefs & bartenders
Breakfast by the pool, a long dinner at the villa, a mezcal tasting. Menus built around your group.
Yachts & catamarans
A private boat day on the Caribbean with drinks, snorkeling and the timing worked out for you.
Beach clubs, restaurants & VIP tables
The tables worth booking and how early to book them. Reservations and rides both ways.
Festival tickets & tables
Tickets and tables for Zamna, Tehmplo and Day Zero. Not every concierge can book them.
Cenotes, ruins & day trips
Private tours at quieter hours, with a driver who waits for you.
Airport transfers & drivers
Pickup at Cancún or Tulum airport, and a driver for your nights out.
Scooters, ATVs & car rental
Scooters and ATVs for the jungle roads, everyday rental cars and luxury SUVs.
Wellness
Massages at the villa, private yoga, sound healing, or a spa day for the whole group.
Who plans your trip
We live here.
We’ve been in the Riviera Maya for more than 15 years: first in Playa del Carmen and on Cozumel, and for the last 6 as a concierge in Tulum.
When you plan with us, you get the people we work with every week: villa owners, chefs, captains, drivers and the teams at the clubs and restaurants. We only send you places we would send our own friends.
Bon Vivant Tulum was founded in 2020 by Virginia Longoria.
- In the Riviera Maya
- 15+ years
- Concierge in Tulum
- 6 years
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Planning fee
- None
Read before you book
Guides for groups travelling to Playa del Carmen.
- Tulum vs Playa del Carmen vs Cancún: Where Should Your Group Stay?Tulum, Playa del Carmen or Cancún for a group trip? How the three compare for villas, nightlife, beaches and getting around, and when to combine them.
- Best Time to Visit Tulum: Seasons, Weather & TipsWhen to go to Tulum: high season, shoulder months, rainy season and sargassum. What each season is like and what to book early.
Playa del Carmen: questions we get
Should we stay in Playa del Carmen or Tulum?
Playa is better if you want to walk to restaurants and bars and be close to the airport. Tulum has the jungle villas, beach clubs and festivals. Many groups do both; we plan the whole trip either way.
How far is Playa del Carmen from Cancún airport?
About 50 minutes by car. We book a private transfer for your group.
Can you plan a day on Cozumel?
Yes, by ferry or by private boat, with snorkeling and a beach club on the island.
Does planning cost anything in Playa del Carmen?
No. Planning is free, just like in Tulum. Our partners pay us a commission.
Tell us your dates. We’ll plan the rest.
Who’s coming, when, and what you’re celebrating. For high season (December to March), start three to six months ahead.