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Iberostar Playa Paraiso Course

Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, MX
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18 holesPar 7272.4/136

About this course

Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club occupies a coastal site south of Playa del Carmen along Mexico's Caribbean shore in the Riviera Maya. P. B. Dye designed the course, which opened in the late 1990s as part of the Iberostar resort complex. The layout works with the region's characteristic flat limestone terrain and dense tropical vegetation, incorporating natural cenotes and mangrove areas into the routing. The proximity to the Caribbean provides ocean views from several holes, particularly those running nearest the coastline. The course measures approximately 6,900 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 72. Dye's design emphasizes strategic bunkering and uses the native jungle as a defining hazard along many fairways. Water features appear throughout, both in the form of natural wetlands and constructed hazards that reflect the area's high water table. The layout requires accuracy over distance, as the tropical growth quickly penalizes errant shots. Several holes play along or near the beach, offering distinctive seaside character uncommon in Mexican golf. The club operates within the Iberostar resort structure, serving primarily resort guests and visitors to the Playa del Carmen area. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of resort golf properties. The course provides a tropical golf experience that contrasts with the desert layouts found elsewhere in Mexico, taking advantage of the Yucatan Peninsula's unique geography and vegetation.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

952

Best in World

11

Best in México

2

Best in Quintana Roo

Quick facts

Location
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, MX
Access
Public
Year built
2005
Designer
P. B. Dye
Holes
18
Par
72
Difficulty
72.4/136
Course Vaults score
8.1

Getting there

The journey to Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club begins at Cancun International Airport (CUN), the primary gateway to Mexico's Caribbean coast, situated roughly 45 minutes north by car through the flat, lush landscape of Quintana Roo. From there, the route traces south along Highway 307, a modern corridor that winds through dense jungle and periodic coastal glimpses before arriving at Playa del Carmen, where the club's manicured fairways and turquoise-framed greens emerge as a striking contrast to the surrounding tropical canopy. For those traveling by private aircraft, Playa del Carmen Airport (CUN or nearby regional strips) offers direct access, collapsing the journey into a seamless transition from tarmac to resort grounds. The final miles surrender to the resort's own tree-lined entrance, where the Caribbean breeze and the distant sound of waves signal arrival at one of Mexico's most ambitious golf destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about Iberostar Playa Paraiso

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Iberostar Playa Paraiso has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.

Iberostar Playa Paraiso was designed by P. B. Dye.

Yes. Iberostar Playa Paraiso is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Iberostar Playa Paraiso is 72.

The slope rating at Iberostar Playa Paraiso is 136.

Iberostar Playa Paraiso is a 18-hole course.

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