When in Playa: The Official Guidebook
Food scene
Porfirio's is great if you like loud and trendy music, international cuisines and great drinks!
51 locals recommend
Porfirio's Playa del Carmen | Restaurante de comida mexicana
Calle 12 NortePorfirio's is great if you like loud and trendy music, international cuisines and great drinks!
Great steaks and gourmet mexican food, order a glass of wine and have a great time with friends or family.
139 locals recommend
Sonora Grill Playa Del Carmen
esq Calle 30 NorteGreat steaks and gourmet mexican food, order a glass of wine and have a great time with friends or family.
Drinks
This is an ideal place for couples or a group of friends. Great music and the best service at the bar!
134 locals recommend
La No. 20
310 5 Av. Nte.This is an ideal place for couples or a group of friends. Great music and the best service at the bar!
Abolengo at Quinta Avenida offers a night out with great music and cheap drinks with a full party mode included!
549 locals recommend
Mandala Playa del Carmen
1 Avenida NorteAbolengo at Quinta Avenida offers a night out with great music and cheap drinks with a full party mode included!
Sightseeing
Xcaret is an absolute must in Riviera Maya. Great place to hang out during the day and absolutely family-friendly
1712 locals recommend
Xcaret
Xcaret is an absolute must in Riviera Maya. Great place to hang out during the day and absolutely family-friendly
Healthy Options
Ojo de Agua is a whole experience by itself (BUT THE FOOD is also amazing). You can pretty much order anything from the menu and it'll not only be delicious, it's also absolutely fresh and good for you.
24 locals recommend
Ojo de Agua PDC
20 Av. CTMOjo de Agua is a whole experience by itself (BUT THE FOOD is also amazing). You can pretty much order anything from the menu and it'll not only be delicious, it's also absolutely fresh and good for you.
Completely vegan place, but quite delicious. Must order the chocolate cake if you visit The Pitted Date. It melts in your mouth!!!
34 locals recommend
The Pitted Date Vegan Restaurant, Bakery and Café
Completely vegan place, but quite delicious. Must order the chocolate cake if you visit The Pitted Date. It melts in your mouth!!!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Airport Transfers
It's best to book your airport transfers prior to your arrival because usually the transportation at the airport is very tricky and confusing (not to mention overpriced!). The safest way to get around is scheduling your transfers with a trusted local company. In case you need to help with this, let us know!
Ways to save
Grocery Shopping
Since your airbnb is a large apartment with a fully stocked kitchen, we recommend our guests to cook their own meals in the room. We offer grocery shopping for our guests so they don't have to worry on wasting several hours in the whole shopping process and have everything ready upon arrival. Mareazul also has a market inside the resort, in case you're craving a bag of spicy chips you forgot to add!