Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Food Scene
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.Breakfast in a garden like setting.
Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 NteFresh & delicious pastries.
500 GRAMOS grill
5th AvenueGreat steaks.
El pirata
Fresh seafood and ceviche
Chiltepin
Excellent Mexican dishes.
Don Chendo
& C. 24 NteGreat Chicago Style pizza & pasta dishes.
A pedestrian street with an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and bars.
80 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue
5 Avenida NorteA pedestrian street with an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and bars.
Delicious seafood served on deep fried tortillas,
35 locals recommend
Las Hijas de la Tostada 5a Avenida y Calle 38
5 5 Av. Nte.Delicious seafood served on deep fried tortillas,
LABRIOCHE de Playa - 5ta
Serves delicious pastries and coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Coco Bongo
Great shows. Very popular with young people.
Sightseeing
Historic Mayan ruins located south of Playa del Carmen.
973 locals recommend
Archeological Zone of Tulum - Mayan Port City Ruins
Km 230 Cancun - ChetumalHistoric Mayan ruins located south of Playa del Carmen.
Chichen Itza is about 2 hour drive from PDC. It is a large historic Mayan city and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several companies offer tours to Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen.
Chichén-Itzá
Chichen Itza is about 2 hour drive from PDC. It is a large historic Mayan city and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several companies offer tours to Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen.
Akumal is a small fishing village which is also a sanctuary for sea turtles. It is only about 25 minutes by car or collectivo minibus.
Akumal -Swiming with Turtles
Km 104 Carr. Cancún - TulumAkumal is a small fishing village which is also a sanctuary for sea turtles. It is only about 25 minutes by car or collectivo minibus.
Essentials
OXXO stores are clean and carry a variety of products including beer but no produce. Soriana, Mega and Walmart carry more products at lower prices.
OXXO QUINCE
Loc 1 Av Benito JuárezOXXO stores are clean and carry a variety of products including beer but no produce. Soriana, Mega and Walmart carry more products at lower prices.
Arts & Culture
The evening show depicting the history of Mexico and the unique dancing from different Mexican states is very co!orful and very professional.
1712 locals recommend
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The evening show depicting the history of Mexico and the unique dancing from different Mexican states is very co!orful and very professional.
The large square near the Cozumel ferry terminal is always full of activities such as the Veladores spinning dizzily towards the ground from their high perch or the young theatre troupe performing Aztec ceremonial dances.
Downtown
The large square near the Cozumel ferry terminal is always full of activities such as the Veladores spinning dizzily towards the ground from their high perch or the young theatre troupe performing Aztec ceremonial dances.
Shopping
MEGA Soriana
101 30 Avenida Nte.Large and clean. Similar to Walmart but not as busy.
Walmart Playa Del Carmen
30 Avenida NorteQuinta Alegria is a bright & contemporary shopping mall offering upscale international retailers Sanborns & Starbucks. Europea is located inside Quinta Alegria and they sell a large selection of wines.
It is located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Constituyentes.
805 locals recommend
Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
Avenida ConstituyentesQuinta Alegria is a bright & contemporary shopping mall offering upscale international retailers Sanborns & Starbucks. Europea is located inside Quinta Alegria and they sell a large selection of wines.
It is located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Constituyentes.
Beach Clubs
Martina Beach Club is located at the end of Calle 42, a 5 minute walk from our condo. Umbrellas and lounge chairs are available for rent. Also serves food and drinks.
160 locals recommend
Martina Beach Club
AlbatrosMartina Beach Club is located at the end of Calle 42, a 5 minute walk from our condo. Umbrellas and lounge chairs are available for rent. Also serves food and drinks.
Encanto Beach Club is located at the end of Calle 40, a 6 minute walk from our condo. It has beach umbrellas and lounge chairs for rent. Also sells food and drinks.
8 locals recommend
Encanto Beach Club
Calle 40 NorteEncanto Beach Club is located at the end of Calle 40, a 6 minute walk from our condo. It has beach umbrellas and lounge chairs for rent. Also sells food and drinks.