Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

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Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

Food Scene

I usually get the tacos al pastor or tacos arrancheros, but all of their food is really good though. It's inexpensive, casual, and authentically Mexican. Favored by locals and also tourists.
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El Fogon
Avenida Constituyentes
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I usually get the tacos al pastor or tacos arrancheros, but all of their food is really good though. It's inexpensive, casual, and authentically Mexican. Favored by locals and also tourists.
I usually get the tacos al pastor or tacos arrancheros, but all of their food is really good though. It's inexpensive, casual, and authentically Mexican. Favored by locals and also tourists.
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El Fogon
Avenida Constituyentes
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I usually get the tacos al pastor or tacos arrancheros, but all of their food is really good though. It's inexpensive, casual, and authentically Mexican. Favored by locals and also tourists.
Nom nom nom, this place is so good. The ceviche is my favorite thing here.
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EL Oasis Seafood
Mza. 7 Calle 22 Nte
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Nom nom nom, this place is so good. The ceviche is my favorite thing here.
Recommended to me by other expats living in Playa. I had the seafood platter. It was so good my eyes rolled back into my head and said "wow! this is sooooo good" out loud. Will routinely return.
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El Muelle
Calle 32 Norte
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Recommended to me by other expats living in Playa. I had the seafood platter. It was so good my eyes rolled back into my head and said "wow! this is sooooo good" out loud. Will routinely return.
My favorite restaurant on the water. The softshell crab tacos are to die for, and I also like the lobster tail, too. Only open for lunch, not dinner. Not the cheapest, but worth it.
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Blue Parrot
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My favorite restaurant on the water. The softshell crab tacos are to die for, and I also like the lobster tail, too. Only open for lunch, not dinner. Not the cheapest, but worth it.
Always packed, lively, and delicious pizza. I also love the Mexican place across the street from here Cueva del Chango, but AirBnB doesn't have it available as a listing option.
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Piola
lt 2 Calle 38 Nte.
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Always packed, lively, and delicious pizza. I also love the Mexican place across the street from here Cueva del Chango, but AirBnB doesn't have it available as a listing option.
My fav place to hit happy hour or the daily cocktail. Good prices, right on the beach with beach chairs, or I like to swing on the swings by the bar.
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Lido Bar Restaurant
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My fav place to hit happy hour or the daily cocktail. Good prices, right on the beach with beach chairs, or I like to swing on the swings by the bar.
My fav place for coffee & wifi. The chocolate and chocolate/coffee drinks are to die for. I love Starbucks, and this is way better (and slightly cheaper) than Starbucks.
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 Norte
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My fav place for coffee & wifi. The chocolate and chocolate/coffee drinks are to die for. I love Starbucks, and this is way better (and slightly cheaper) than Starbucks.
My fav place for coffee & wifi. The chocolate and chocolate/coffee drinks are to die for. I love Starbucks, and this is way better (and slightly cheaper) than Starbucks.
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 Norte
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My fav place for coffee & wifi. The chocolate and chocolate/coffee drinks are to die for. I love Starbucks, and this is way better (and slightly cheaper) than Starbucks.
My fav place for coffee & wifi. The chocolate and chocolate/coffee drinks are to die for. I love Starbucks, and this is way better (and slightly cheaper) than Starbucks. This is my fav location.
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 Norte
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My fav place for coffee & wifi. The chocolate and chocolate/coffee drinks are to die for. I love Starbucks, and this is way better (and slightly cheaper) than Starbucks. This is my fav location.
This restaurants second location, the tostados are delicious and great value. I love the tuna tartar ones.
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Las Hijas de la tostadas
y Calle 2 Nte
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This restaurants second location, the tostados are delicious and great value. I love the tuna tartar ones.
A highly-rated show!
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Teatro Vidanta "Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ"
Km 48 Cancun - Chetumal
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A highly-rated show!
A pretty local church right by 5th Avenue on the beach.
Nuestra Señora del Carmen
A pretty local church right by 5th Avenue on the beach.
Rated the #1 restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
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Oh lala
147 C. 14 Nte. Bis
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Rated the #1 restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
Ranked the #2 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
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Kaxapa Factory
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Ranked the #2 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
Ranked the #3 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
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La Brocherie
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Ranked the #3 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
Ranked the #5 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
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La Senda
Calle 10 Norte
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Ranked the #5 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
Ranked the #6 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
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Imprevist
1 Avenida Norte
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Ranked the #6 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
Ranked the #7 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
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Don Chendo
& C. 24 Nte
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Ranked the #7 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
Ranked the #9 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, known for their pizza delivery.
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La Famiglia
10 10 Av. Sur
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Ranked the #9 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, known for their pizza delivery.
Ranked the #11 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, famous for the middle eastern and vegetarian food.
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Falafel Nessya
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Ranked the #11 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, famous for the middle eastern and vegetarian food.
A popular sushi restaurant in downtown Playa del Carmen.
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Sushi Ken
L- 8 10 Avenida Nte.
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A popular sushi restaurant in downtown Playa del Carmen.
Very popular restaurant with a great location, recommended #18 in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
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La Casa del Agua
Quinta Avenida
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Very popular restaurant with a great location, recommended #18 in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor.
Yum! Tasty authentic Mexican, recommended #23 by TripAdvisor.
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Carboncitos
S/N Calle 4 Nte
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Yum! Tasty authentic Mexican, recommended #23 by TripAdvisor.
Beautiful seaside view at Punta Maroma.
Pavo Real by the Sea
Beautiful seaside view at Punta Maroma.
American pizza delivery
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Domino´s Pizza
Papagayos
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American pizza delivery

Everything Else

In Plaza Pakal in Playacar, the plaza you walk past on the way to the beach or town. The BEST gelato I've had in Playa, I only get my gelato here now. Bonus: it's half the price of 5th Avenue gelato.
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Amo Gelato Caffe
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In Plaza Pakal in Playacar, the plaza you walk past on the way to the beach or town. The BEST gelato I've had in Playa, I only get my gelato here now. Bonus: it's half the price of 5th Avenue gelato.
Yoga right on the beach. Stop by to pick up a schedule. I also get massages here sometimes.
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Yoga By The Sea
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Yoga right on the beach. Stop by to pick up a schedule. I also get massages here sometimes.
My stand up paddle board club meets here, you can find them online or Facebook at Aloha Paddle Club, message them for times. This is my favorite activity in Playa and the prices are very reasonable.
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نادي شاطئ ماميتا
8 Calle 28 Nte.
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My stand up paddle board club meets here, you can find them online or Facebook at Aloha Paddle Club, message them for times. This is my favorite activity in Playa and the prices are very reasonable.
The most popular eco themepark.
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Xcaret
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The most popular eco themepark.
Scuba diving in Cozumel if you choose to take the ferry over
Scuba Club
Scuba diving in Cozumel if you choose to take the ferry over
Popular snorkeling tour in Playa.
The Snorkel Tour
Popular snorkeling tour in Playa.
A popular place to go for snorkeling rentals and tours in Playa
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The Snorkel Shop
15 Privada Xel-Ha
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A popular place to go for snorkeling rentals and tours in Playa
Head office of a popular tour company. Juan my tour guy can help you with all your tours.
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AVENTURAS MAYAS
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Head office of a popular tour company. Juan my tour guy can help you with all your tours.
Great for families, very popular tourist destination.
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حديقة إكسبلور بواسطة إكسكاريت
Km 282 Puerto Juarez
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Great for families, very popular tourist destination.
Very popular tour.
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Cenote Chaak Tun
7 Avenida Benito Juarez
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Very popular tour.
The main tourist "strip", to to be missed!
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Calle Quinta Avenida
5 Avenida Norte
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The main tourist "strip", to to be missed!
A popular location for tours.
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Cenote Chikin Ha
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A popular location for tours.
Everyone loves the dolphin tours!
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دولفين ديسكفري ريفييرا مايا
Mz 23 Bahía Xcacel
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Everyone loves the dolphin tours!
A popular cenote to visit.
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سينوتي كريستالينو
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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A popular cenote to visit.
Public square with access to a nice beach.
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حديقة المؤسسين
Avenida Benito Juárez
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Public square with access to a nice beach.
One of the popular local beaches.
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Playa Del Carmen
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One of the popular local beaches.
A very popular nature destination, historic Maya port with ruins and pools.
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خل خا
Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km 240, locales 1 & 2, módulo B
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A very popular nature destination, historic Maya port with ruins and pools.
Mayan ruin, lagoons, birdwatching, ecotourism, archaeological site.
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مويل
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Mayan ruin, lagoons, birdwatching, ecotourism, archaeological site.
Popular site for caving near Playa del Carmen.
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Rio Secreto
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Popular site for caving near Playa del Carmen.
Our neighborhood! Beaches, golf, snorkeling, scuba diving.
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Playacar
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Our neighborhood! Beaches, golf, snorkeling, scuba diving.
Playa's best golf course (I'm biased :) ).
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هارد روك كامبو دي جولف
S/N P.º Xaman - Ha
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Playa's best golf course (I'm biased :) ).
Just a short ferry ride away, you can go for the day.
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كوزوميل
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Just a short ferry ride away, you can go for the day.
Unspoiled vacation island.
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Isla Holbox
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Unspoiled vacation island.
A wonderful island for snorkeling and local culture.
Isla Mujeres
A wonderful island for snorkeling and local culture.
Take the ADO bus for a day trip, beautiful beaches and a little slower paced than even Playa!
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Tulum
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Take the ADO bus for a day trip, beautiful beaches and a little slower paced than even Playa!
Mayan ruins, fewer tourists visit these ruins because they are a little bit farther away.
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منطقة كوبا الأثرية
307 Carretera Federal Tulum
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Mayan ruins, fewer tourists visit these ruins because they are a little bit farther away.

Drinks & Nightlife

My favorite classic beach bar. Have a drink or a light meal and watch the sunset. Gorgeous, and live music every night.
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Fusion Beach Hotel
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My favorite classic beach bar. Have a drink or a light meal and watch the sunset. Gorgeous, and live music every night.
THE night club and dance party experience
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Coco Bongo
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THE night club and dance party experience
Ranked the #8 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, known for their burgers.
Mr Dog del Caribe
2 10 Avenida Nte.
Ranked the #8 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, known for their burgers.
Ranked the #10 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, known for the beer!
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Club de la Cerveza
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Ranked the #10 best restaurant in Playa del Carmen by TripAdvisor, known for the beer!
When you need a good sports bar!
Sr. Dan's
Calle 1 Sur
When you need a good sports bar!
It's a happening place on the beach!
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Señor Frog's Playa del Carmen
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It's a happening place on the beach!

Essentials

I usually grocery shop here. There's a good and consistent supply of foreign products as well as all the Mexican staples.
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وول مارت بلايا ديل كارمن
30 Avenida Norte
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I usually grocery shop here. There's a good and consistent supply of foreign products as well as all the Mexican staples.

Shopping

The best kitesurfing lessons and rentals in Playa.
KITEMEX Kiteboarding School Riviera Maya
The best kitesurfing lessons and rentals in Playa.

Parks & Nature

It's right there!
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Playacar Beach
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It's right there!
See incredible tropical and exotic birds right in your backyard in Playacar!
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Xaman Ha Aviary
Paseo Xaman - Ha
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See incredible tropical and exotic birds right in your backyard in Playacar!

Getting Around

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Hertz
y C. 3 Sur
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