Which beach should I pick?
In August, Playa del Carmen averages 29.0°C and Punta Esmeralda averages 29.0°C. The two beaches are 4 km apart on the Caribbean Sea.
Both beaches are family-friendly with calm, accessible water.
Playa del Carmen vs Punta Esmeralda
Side-by-side sea temperature, swim score and wave conditions. The two beaches sit roughly 4 km apart.
Monthly averages
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