Portal Maya is the large bronze-look sculpture at Parque Fundadores, where Playa del Carmen's beach, ferry crowds, and Quinta Avenida energy all converge. Its arched figures frame the Caribbean behind them, making it one of the town's most photographed modern landmarks.
The sculpture is not an archaeological sight, but it works as a contemporary marker of place. Go early for a quieter view, or in the evening when street performers, families, and ferry passengers turn the plaza into one of Playa's liveliest public spaces.