Playa del Carmen: A Top City For Remote Entrepreneurs
Fun fact: Dynamite Circle has been hosting events in Mexico for location-independent entrepreneurs since 2017.
We started out spending time together every year in Mexico City, and slowly began hosting gatherings in Playa del Carmen.
With over 120 members (and counting) in Playa as their home base or a city they visit frequently throughout the year, it made sense to host our second-largest annual conference, DC Mexico, in this city.
Our co-founder, Dan, took a trip to Playa in 2024 to scope out a new venue for DC Mexico—the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen. We’ll be there again for this year’s edition of DC Mexico!
Enjoy Dan’s travel log and get a glimpse of what you can expect from DC Mexico 2025. Join Dynamite Circle to get your ticket to the event.
Remote entrepreneurs at DC Mexico 2024. See any familiar faces?
Travel Tips
To get to Playa Del Carmen, the easiest way is to book a flight to Cancun.
Dan says: From Austin, Texas it took me 2.5 hours. I was lucky there was no line at immigration, so I was officially stamped into Mexico 10 minutes after landing.
Depending on the time of day, it's a ~45min drive from Cancun to Playa Del Carmen. There are a bunch of transportation options at the airport, including cabs, rental cars, and public buses, with friendly staff to help you out.
There’s now a train (Tren Maya) that runs from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen, and the Grand Hyatt also offers roundtrip shuttle service for individuals and groups.
One fun option is to book premium vehicles from a company like STP Caribe. You can get a fancy SUV or limo, and you can order drinks or snacks to ride to Playa in style.
Dan says: Mexico is unique in that they have beverage stations (the locals call them "bars") directly outside of the airport exits. In the interest of testing, I ordered this exotic mango margarita. It was delicious, and although not strictly approved by Andrew Huberman, I found my focus and mood improved slightly during the drive.
Riding in style with a mango margarita
Collaboration and Connections
Dynamite Circle members are big on travel, family, wellness, and unique hobbies and interests.
The Grand Hyatt offers the perfect environment to have enriching business conversations and collaborate with other remote founders in a relaxed setting that accommodates balanced lifestyles.
Start your day with a clear mind by taking a dip in the lap pool or hitting the gym at the hotel’s spa. Grab a free lounge chair (included in your stay) to read or brainstorm by one of the hotel’s multiple pools. Mastermind with other remote founders while eating sushi as you overlook the beach.
There’s no lack of coworking spaces with good internet in Playa del Carmen. This is also true at the Grand Hyatt, with lots of common spaces and seating to hang out.
Dan says: What impressed me most about the venue from a conference perspective was the abundance of quality spaces to have conversations. The conference facilities are just below the main lobby. There's a lot of breakout rooms as well as a big ballroom.
The Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen — an awesome setting for remote founders and digital nomads to connect and collaborate
Food, Fun, and Convenience
One Dynamite Circle member says living in central Playa del Carmen means “you'll have a coworking space, a gym, and an excellent beach all within walking distance.”
The Grand Hyatt is smack dab in the middle of the action of the city. Step outside the resort and there's 100s of restaurants, bars, activities, services, shops, and more.
There’s also music everywhere, all along the lively walking street of "5th Avenue." Everything you need is accessible on foot.
Pro tips:
Want to visit Cozumel for some diving? The ferry from Playa is about $25 per person, last we checked.
The food in Playa is remarkable for its quality, especially the Italian food. There are some pretty good Thai options, too.
Get a table at "Harry's” for the best steak in Playa (a great spot for business discussions, too.)
Dan says: I found the very best cover band in Playa del Carmen just a few doors down from our hotel. Their rendition of Jon Bon Jovi's Runaway was a 9/10, so I asked them for their card and will continue to follow their career on Instagram.
The bustling nightlife and food scene of Playa del Carmen
Dynamite Circle members in Playa love its amazing weather, white sand beaches, natural cenotes, world-class diving and snorkeling, great nightlife, and vibrant food scene. It’s also a great city for traveling families and easy to acclimatize if you don’t speak Spanish fluently.
Meet over 100 founders running successful remote businesses at DC Mexico 2025, May 7-9 in Playa del Carmen. Here’s what you can expect from the weekend:
DC entrepreneurs are welcoming, helpful, and friendly. You’ll fit right in!
Insights and “business nerdery” from founders in the trenches, figuring out what’s working in their businesses and sharing the receipts
Member-led meetups before, during, and after the event for discussions and activities (last year we had morning yoga, taco tours, a trip to Chichén Itzá, and more)
Lots of great local food, drink, and activities for the whole family (including party passes for your significant other and activities for your kids)
New connections with generous global founders who are willing to share their expertise and connect you to the right people and resources
Join Dynamite Circle to get your ticket to the event, spots are limited!
