Mexico has two coastlines, dozens of world-class breaks, and a culture that was made for laid-back surf trips. From the powerful beach breaks of Puerto Escondido to the playful reef waves near Tulum, the country offers something for every level of surfer. And when your crew is done in the water, a private villa in Playa del Carmen gives you a home base that keeps the good times rolling.
Playa del Carmen itself sits on the Caribbean side, where the water is calm, clear, and ideal for swimming and snorkeling rather than surfing. But it is the perfect hub for a broader Mexico surf trip, especially for groups who want a luxury base to return to after chasing swell on the Pacific side.
A popular format for groups is to split the trip: a few days surfing on the Pacific side, then fly back to Cancun and spend the remainder at a private villa in Playa del Carmen. The Caribbean leg of the trip becomes the recovery and exploration phase. Cenotes, Cozumel snorkeling, 5th Avenue dining, and pool days with the whole crew together.
This hybrid structure works especially well for mixed groups where not everyone surfs. Non-surfers get the beach and villa experience they love, while surfers get their wave fix, and everyone reunites at the villa for the evenings.
Our villas in Playacar Phase 1 are designed for groups. Private pools, full kitchens, generous common areas, and a gated beachside community. After days of chasing swell, there is nothing better than a pool you do not have to share with strangers.
