Playa Mamitas

This beach is accessible to the public, and parking is available throughout the area. Simply pay $10 pesos at the parking meter and remember to display the tag and receipt on your dashboard.

After finishing work, I decided to take a stroll to the beach and it turned out to be such a fantastic experience! As soon as I arrived, I managed to find a spot on the sandy shore without any difficulty. Although there were quite a few people around, it wasn't overly crowded, perhaps because it was later in the day. I've heard that it gets extremely crowded earlier in the day, so I would recommend going around 4-5pm. The sun is still shining brightly at that time, but there are fewer people around.

The beach is really nice and is occasionally cleared of sargassum, making it possibly the best beach close to the center of Playa del Carmen.

I want to inform everyone that I had my phone stolen at this beach. Although the beach itself is beautiful, it is not a safe place to bring personal belongings like phones. I would suggest only bringing a towel and a key from your hotel. My experience with the police was very unpleasant. It took me three days to obtain a police report, and I had to pay for it. They showed no concern for the fact that my phone was expensive or for the personal information it contained. Instead, they simply smiled and laughed at me. If something gets stolen, you can report it, but be aware that their department is only open from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. It is not the visitor center where you can file a report; there is a separate police department for that. I am extremely dissatisfied with what happened to me. The best time to visit the beach is during the sunrise at around 5:30 AM, and it is also a good time to swim in the morning until around 10 AM. Another great time to swim is around 5 PM. I did notice that this area was the cleanest in terms of seaweed, and the water was beautifully clear.

The beach experience in Florida has been negatively impacted by the Sargasso algae bloom, which may be caused by natural or agricultural run-off in the ocean. Unfortunately, this bloom has affected beach vacations in Florida. Additionally, it is disappointing that scammers try to collect fees and block beach access. While I understand that beach clubs charge fees for chairs and umbrellas, it is important to note that according to the law, the beach should be accessible within 20 meters from the highest tide point, even in front of beach clubs and resorts. The situation is even more disheartening because large operators essentially prevent locals from accessing their own beaches. It's a sad reality. However, there is an alternative route to the right of Mamita's (Calle 38 Norte), where you can go to the public beach. If anyone tries to stop you, simply inform them that you are heading to the public beach. Once there, you can comfortably sit in front of the Mamita club with your own beer. Although my companions and I paid the fees, we also had the opportunity to engage with locals who kindly explained this situation to us.