Mexico Calls & Internet

There are different ways of staying in touch while in Playa del Carmen.

Generally, postal service in Playa del Carmen and in Mexico is unreliable. If you do intend to send postcards or other items through snail mail, the main post office in Playa del Carmen is located on Juarez Avenue. It is open on weekdays, from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. On Saturdays, post office hours are from 9 in the morning to 12 noon. Stamps are available at the post office and at certain supermarkets.

To make telephone calls abroad, you can buy a long distance phone card and use it on any of the public phones found all over the area. Long distance phone cards are available in convenience stores and pharmacies, in different denominations. You may also use the card for local calls. If you are making an international call from Mexico, dial 00 + country code + phone number. If someone wants to call you while you are in Mexico, ask them to dial 52 + area code + phone number. Playa del Carmen's area code is 984.

Some hotels and resorts also allow you to call abroad directly; however, this is typically more expensive than using a phone card.

You can also use your cell phone while in Playa del Carmen. You can either buy a SIM card in Playa del Carmen or use your own cell phone number. If you plan to use your own SIM card, contact your service provider and have your roaming service activated prior to departing for Mexico.

You may also opt to stay connected via the Internet. You can find Internet cafés all over Playa del Carmen, mostly on 5th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Hotels also typically offer Internet access. Rates for Internet service vary.

Stay connected even if you're on vacation!