Experts' Choice Award Parque Los Fundadores
What the experts agree on
Parque Los Fundadores is Playa del Carmen's beating heart—a beachfront square anchored by an iconic 52-foot Maya sculpture where locals and visitors gather at sunset for live performances, fresh fruit carts, and traditional dance shows.
Afar Magazine "The variety of fruit is generally pineapple, coconut, mango, and even cucumber...these delicious treats are sold in carts and you can find a few lined up in Parque Fundadores off of 5th Avenue" Full review
Lonely Planet "Playa del Carmen’s most iconic park is bordered by the famous Quinta Avenida on one side and by a popular local beach on the other side" Full review
Lonely Planet "Make your way down to Parque Fundadores, the city's most well-known park and home to a rather striking sculpture dedicated to the region's Mayan heritage. This place buzzes with activity..."
A perfect weekend in Playa del Carmen: beach by day, party by night
February 16, 2022
Lonely Planet "Evening time is when Parque Fundadores, the city's main square, truly comes alive. Expats and tourists convene at the beachfront square as the sun sets and the temperature cools off,..."
Lonely Planet "The palpitating heart of the city is centered on Parque Fundadores, a lively square right on the beach characterized by a 52-foot (15.8 meters) Maya sculpture. It’s the starting point of..."
