Playa del Carmen Guide

Walking – We regularly walk the 30 minutes to 5th Ave and the beach. This does require walking across highway 307. Taxi – Across the road, in front of Centro Maya there is a taxi hub. Taxis cost 50-60 pesos per person. However, coming back from 5th Ave can cost you up to 150 pesos. We would recommend walking to 15th Ave to get a taxi back. The closer to 5th, the more expensive :) Collectivo – Across the road, in front of Centro Maya's East entrance there is a ride sharing hub. There you will find Collectivo’s with writing on the windshield of the van indicating what route it will take. In o

Centro Maya Food Court – If you want to choose from a variety of snacks the food court in Centro Maya is a great option with a McDonalds, Subway, sushi, pizza, tacos, smoothies and pastries. Uber Eats/Rappi – If you don’t feel like going out, but still want to explore all your options, these apps are a great way to get food delivered to the building.

• Beach Day – Rent a chair from a restaurant on the main beach and enjoy food and drinks being brought to you as you soak up the sun. Another option is to rent chairs right at the entrance by the arches and bring your own drinks and snacks. A quick stop at OXXO will have you covered and if you want tacos, just two or three blocks up the street around 15th Ave there will be vendors happy to have your business.

• Fishing – Fishing is perfect for you, if you enjoy being out on the ocean and thrive off the thrill of having a fish on the line. In Playa del Carmen, fishing trips include a stop to snorkel and a snack from your morning catch. There are many different options to go with, however if you are looking for a suggestion, we recommend Luis from Big Fish Adventures.

• Rooftop Pool – If you want a view, a pool and good food there are a few rooftop pools in Playa that are worth checking out. We suggest the Fives Rooftop pool, it is $35USD a person with any food you order going against the cost. Send them a WhatsApp to reserve your spot for the day. Other options are Be Playa or the Reef 28.

• Cenote Cristalino – A beautiful place to snorkel, cliff jump and enjoy the sparkling fresh water. One way to get there is by taking a Colectivo (45 pesos) towards Tulum from the Colectivo hub in town (in the parking lot of the Chedraui).

• Akumal – If you love snorkeling and would like to see more beaches in the area Akumal is an excellent option. There is plenty of sea life to see. You can rent a snorkel set and explore yourself or go on a guided tour. An OXXO and several restaurants give you options for snacks & food and the hotels along the beach will rent out chairs, showers and bathrooms. One way to get there is by taking a Colectivo towards Tulum from the Colectivo hub in town (in the parking lot of the Chedraui).