Playa del Carmen Q&A

I'm looking for a reliable RO water filter for my small co-working space in Playa del Carmen. We've been here for 10 years and I've tried various options in the past, but I'm not satisfied with the current setup. I'm willing to invest in a good quality filter, but I'd like to know if there are more affordable options available than the $4200 mxn '6 etapas' filter we installed ourselves.

I'm trying to find a true 1-bedroom apartment in Playa del Carmen, but even when I filter for 1+ bedrooms on Facebook Marketplace, many listings are actually studios advertised as one-bedrooms. I'm looking for a long-term, furnished apartment with a separate bedroom, natural light, and a balcony within a 10-minute walk of the beach. My budget is up to $1,500-$1,700 USD/month.

A landlord wants me to sign a 12-month contract in Spanish. I can read basic Spanish but legal terms are tricky. What are the red flags?

Planning to stay at least a year. Furnished places seem more expensive but buying furniture also adds up. What do most expats do?

Housing 8mo ago 1 answer • claudia_y23

Just signed a lease and the landlord said utilities aren't included. How do I set up electricity (CFE), water, and internet? Are there any gotchas with billing I should know about?

Housing 8mo ago 1 answer • Adriana

I'm moving to PDC in a couple months and looking for a furnished apartment for 6-12 months. I work remotely so I need reliable internet. Budget is around $800-1200 USD/month. Which colonias should I focus on?