
Playa del Carmen is a perfect destination to move to and start a new family chapter. The place is attractive for its beaches and quality of life, and it also offers a wide range of: shopping malls, restaurants, sports centers, and prestigious universities for your children's education.
In the heart of the Riviera Maya, it's not all about tourism and fun. You’ll also find institutes with good educational quality for your loved ones’ professional future. Discover here the best universities in Playa del Carmen.

Universidad Riviera
It is one of the most outstanding and offers bachelor’s degrees, engineering programs, and master’s degrees. It has online, weekday in-person, and executive weekend modalities. It has business partnerships for the benefit of students, and modern facilities:
- Language center
- Cooking and Nutrition Labs
- Courtroom
- Sports facilities

Hotel & Culinary University of the Americas
An institution recognized as the best Hospitality and Gastronomy school in the Americas. It has agreements with five-star hotels and offers degrees in Culinary Arts, International Cuisine, Hospitality and F&B, Restaurant Management, among others.

Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo
With a presence in 23 states of the Mexican Republic, UNID offers an innovative and cutting-edge educational model. The Playa del Carmen campus opened more than 15 years ago and offers degrees in Tourism, Graphic Design, Strategic Marketing, among others.

Earth University Playa del Carmen
A unique institution in the area, whose programs are based on environmental sustainability. It is located in a strategic spot, close to the jungle, so students can learn and participate in activities such as: hiking trails, snorkeling, interaction with Mayan communities, and more.
Its academic offerings include bachelor’s degrees, graduate programs, diplomas, engineering, and courses in topics such as green business and circular economy, eco-entrepreneurship, among others.

Playa del Carmen, a destination for the future
In recent years, Playa del Carmen has modernized to offer good education, well-being, and a more enjoyable future. The city has grown and is experiencing a boom in real estate investment, as everyone wants to live in the most developed city in the Riviera Maya.
Investing in the Mexican Caribbean is the key to success for many. It can be yours too, as at Grupo Emerita we have renewed real estate investments in Playa del Carmen.
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