{"id":20922,"date":"2022-10-02T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/?p=20922"},"modified":"2023-05-03T18:57:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T17:57:29","slug":"cancun-vs-playa-del-carmen-vs-tulum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlaroundtheworld.co.uk\/cancun-vs-playa-del-carmen-vs-tulum\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancun vs Playa del Carmen vs Tulum – Which One Should You Choose For Your Travel Style?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you thinking about taking a trip to Mexico<\/a> in Latin America? Great choice! Wondering where to choose between Cancun vs Playa del Carmen vs Tulum? That\u2019s an important question, really, that I\u2019m going to cover down below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so many amazing places to choose from, it can be tough to decide which destination is right for you. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum \u2013 three of Mexico’s most popular travel destinations<\/strong> \u2013 and compare the PROs and CONs of each one. By the end of this post, you’ll have a better idea of which location is the best fit for your Mexico itinerary, depending on your travel style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Quick round-up & practical info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although not very far from each other, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum each offer unique experiences, as well as pretty different advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Main aspects<\/h3>\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a short round-up of the most important aspects you might want to consider before deciding between Cancun vs Playa del Carmen vs Tulum<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>Cancun<\/td>Playa del Carmen<\/td>Tulum<\/td><\/tr>
International airport<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Buses<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Great beaches<\/td>Yes<\/td>Not all of them<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Parties<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Quiet atmosphere<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
$$$<\/td>Mid-range<\/td>Budget<\/td>Expensive<\/td><\/tr>
Do I need a car?<\/td>Maybe<\/td>No<\/td>Maybe<\/td><\/tr>
Nature<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Day trip accessibility<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>A bit less<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Distances<\/h3>\n\n\n

Because Cancun is the only one out of the three that has an International airport, it\u2019ll most likely be the place where you arrive first. And if you don\u2019t decide to make it the base for your trip, you can easily get to both Tulum and Playa del Carmen from there. Playa del Carmen is located right between Cancun and Tulum and, in all honesty, it won\u2019t take you long to reach either of the two destinations.<\/strong> Here are the distances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n