Playacar Fase II: Area Guide

Playacar Fase II is the residential and golf section of Playacar, the master-planned, access-controlled community that stretches next to downtown Playa del Carmen, in Quintana Roo. If you're researching Playacar Phase 2 —what the area is like, what services it offers and why it's one of the most sought-after locations to live or invest— this guide covers the essentials: its connection to Fifth Avenue, the Cozumel ferry, the golf course and everyday services such as schools, shopping plazas and banks. Right here, on Av. Paseo Xaman-Ha, you'll find Bakabá, a pre-sale condo development in the heart of Playacar.

What is Playacar Fase II?

Playacar is a master-planned resort and residential community, with controlled access points and a security gatehouse, adjacent to downtown Playa del Carmen. It is divided into two main sections: Phase I, next to the sea, and Phase II, the larger section, organized around the golf course.

Playacar Fase II concentrates most of the community's residential life: condominiums, single-family homes, condo developments and dense tropical vegetation surrounding the golf course. Its internal roads, such as Av. Paseo Xaman-Ha, run through the phase in a tree-lined circuit used by residents and visitors alike for walking, jogging and cycling.

The area combines two qualities that are hard to find together in the Riviera Maya: the calm and order of a planned community, and the immediate proximity of Playa del Carmen's urban life.

Where is Playacar Fase II and how does it connect to Playa del Carmen?

Playacar is located in the municipality of Solidaridad, at the southern edge of downtown Playa del Carmen. Fase II sits inland from Phase I, with entrances from the federal highway and from the downtown area.

This position gives Fase II very practical connectivity:

• Fifth Avenue. Playa del Carmen's famous pedestrian street —with restaurants, cafés, shops and nightlife— lies just north of Playacar, making it the closest activity hub for Fase II residents.
• Cozumel ferry. Playa del Carmen's maritime terminal, where passenger ferries depart for Cozumel, sits next to Playacar, making island getaways easy.
• Federal Highway 307. The corridor that connects the entire Riviera Maya —Cancún and its international airport to the north, Tulum to the south— passes right by Playacar, with direct access to Fase II.
• Beaches. Beach access points for the Playacar area are located toward the community's seaside edge.

Exact times and distances depend on your starting point within the phase; you can review Bakabá's precise location inside Playacar Fase II on our location page.

What services are near Playacar Fase II?

One of the reasons Playacar Fase II is in such demand is that it works as a complete area for daily life, not just a vacation destination.

Golf and sports

The Playacar golf course is the axis around which Fase II was organized, and its tree-lined fairways are part of the area's everyday landscape. Add to that the internal roads, heavily used for jogging and cycling, and the community's sports clubs. [TO-CONFIRM: golf course memberships and resident access.]

Schools

Playa del Carmen has private and public schools at every level, several of them a short distance from Playacar, which makes Fase II a frequent choice for families. [TO-CONFIRM: specific list of nearby schools and distances.]

Shopping plazas and supermarkets

The area has shopping centers and supermarkets in its immediate surroundings —both along the federal highway and toward downtown Playa del Carmen— so everyday shopping is handled without long drives. [TO-CONFIRM: specific plaza names approved by the client.]

Banks and services

Bank branches, pharmacies, medical offices and professional services are concentrated in downtown Playa del Carmen and in the plazas near Playacar, a few minutes from Fase II.

Restaurants and social life

Beyond the Fifth Avenue scene, the Playacar area and its surroundings offer restaurants, cafés and beach clubs. The result is an active social life without leaving the immediate neighborhood.

What is it like to live in Playacar Fase II?

Living in Playacar Fase II means inhabiting a low-density area with abundant vegetation, tree-lined streets and controlled access — without giving up the city: Fifth Avenue, the beach and services are all within easy reach.

The resident profile is mixed: Mexican families, remote-working professionals, retirees and foreign owners who use their property part of the year. That mix sustains constant demand for both purchase and rental, one of the strongest arguments when evaluating a pre-sale investment in Playacar.

Within this area, Bakabá is being developed on a 69,700 m² site with 40,000 m² of green areas —more than half the land devoted to gardens and preserved jungle— a scale that is uncommon even inside Playacar. You can explore the development's amenities, which include swimming pools, padel and pickleball courts, a gym, a wellness space and an events hall.

Why invest in Playacar Fase II?

Buyers in Playacar Fase II usually point to three factors:

1. Consolidated location. Playacar is one of Playa del Carmen's most established communities; it is not a promise of future development but an area that already works and already has services.
2. Permanent tourism demand. Playa del Carmen is one of the most visited destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, and proximity to Fifth Avenue and the Cozumel ferry keeps vacation-rental demand steady year-round.
3. Limited supply. As a mature, master-planned community, available land inside Playacar is scarce, which has historically protected property values in the area.

Bakabá offers pre-sale condos in Playacar Fase II from $5,424,000 MXN, backed by 2 major real estate brands: JLL and Dark Arquitectos. To compare options, review the available typologies —Garden condos with private garden and pool, middle-floor units and Pent Houses with private rooftop— from 1 to 3 bedrooms.

Playacar Fase II key facts

• What it is: the residential and golf section of Playacar, a master-planned, access-controlled community.
• Where: municipality of Solidaridad, next to downtown Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
• Internal main road: Av. Paseo Xaman-Ha.
• Nearby landmarks: Fifth Avenue, the Cozumel ferry terminal, Federal Highway 307.
• Services in the area: golf course, schools, shopping plazas, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and restaurants.
• Bakabá in the area: Av. Paseo Xaman-Ha, MZ 23, Playacar Fase II; 69,700 m² site with 40,000 m² of green areas; pre-sale from $5,424,000 MXN.

Frequently asked questions about Playacar Fase II

Is Playacar Fase II a safe area?

Playacar is a community with controlled access points and a security gatehouse, one of the features residents value most. As in any tourist destination, standard precautions apply.

What is the difference between Playacar Phase I and Phase II?

Phase I is the smaller section, next to the sea, with a more exclusive, beachfront residential profile. Phase II is the larger section organized around the golf course, where most of the condominium and apartment supply is concentrated, including Bakabá.

Can you walk to Fifth Avenue from Playacar Fase II?

Fifth Avenue borders Playacar to the north of the community. Depending on your exact point within Fase II, you can get there on foot, by bicycle or on a short drive. [TO-CONFIRM: specific travel times from Bakabá.]

Is Playacar Fase II a good option for vacation rentals?

Proximity to Fifth Avenue, the beach and the Cozumel ferry sustains rental demand year-round. Rental operating rules depend on each condominium; check them with your advisor before buying for that purpose.

Where can I see pre-sale condos in Playacar Fase II?

You can get to know Bakabá in person or by video call: book a visit and an advisor will show you the development, the available typologies and the payment plans. You can also find general answers in our FAQ.