Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Food Scene
Very trendy beach club in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy the sunbeds and let the DJ do the rest!
934 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.Very trendy beach club in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy the sunbeds and let the DJ do the rest!
Have a delicious Mexican gourmet meal in the incredible patio. I recommend the Aztec Lasagna ;)
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aldea Corazon
5 Quinta AvenidaHave a delicious Mexican gourmet meal in the incredible patio. I recommend the Aztec Lasagna ;)
Get a taste of Cuba at the famous Bodeguita del Medio! Sip a traditional mojito or take a free Salsa class :)
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO
Get a taste of Cuba at the famous Bodeguita del Medio! Sip a traditional mojito or take a free Salsa class :)
Good food. Good music. You can never go wrong with Zenzi.
366 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zenzi
Good food. Good music. You can never go wrong with Zenzi.
If you want to taste Venezuelan cuisine, run to Kaxapa! Everything on the menu is a delight and the owners are very nice and welcoming.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaxapa Factory
If you want to taste Venezuelan cuisine, run to Kaxapa! Everything on the menu is a delight and the owners are very nice and welcoming.
Very close to the house, very affordable and very good Mexican food! And there's a pool ;)
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chiltepin Marisquillos
Very close to the house, very affordable and very good Mexican food! And there's a pool ;)
A very local, very trendy beach club in Playa. Good food, good music, with your feet in the sand and a drink in one hand ;)
380 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diablito cha cha cha
KM 9.6 Av. Boca PailaA very local, very trendy beach club in Playa. Good food, good music, with your feet in the sand and a drink in one hand ;)
The Mayan Chocolate is a Must-Try! Don't miss it :)
416 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 NorteThe Mayan Chocolate is a Must-Try! Don't miss it :)
Very local, often crowded but still... the best Fish / Seafood restaurant in town!
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El pirata
Very local, often crowded but still... the best Fish / Seafood restaurant in town!
Very famous amongst locals it's a great place to have breakfast ;)
723 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.Very famous amongst locals it's a great place to have breakfast ;)
French pastry at its best! Arrive early to get a table for breakfast ;)
984 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 NteFrench pastry at its best! Arrive early to get a table for breakfast ;)
La Ceiba de la 30
y Calle 20 NteTry a juice... they are delicious!
RIO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
Incredible buffet! Great option for breakfasts ;)
Bar, restaurant, beach club, hotel, Fusion does it all! I recommend having a drink in the evening while enjoying a live band or a fire show on the beach ;)
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fusion Beach Hotel
Bar, restaurant, beach club, hotel, Fusion does it all! I recommend having a drink in the evening while enjoying a live band or a fire show on the beach ;)
Very good Mexican food. Affordable prices. Friendly service. Excellent stop on your way to Tulum ;)
La Flecha
Very good Mexican food. Affordable prices. Friendly service. Excellent stop on your way to Tulum ;)
Enjoy the shade of a palapa, with a cocktail in one hand and your feet in the white sand. Great service and excellent food! A must-try in Puerto Morelos
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unico Beach
Javier Rojo GomezEnjoy the shade of a palapa, with a cocktail in one hand and your feet in the white sand. Great service and excellent food! A must-try in Puerto Morelos
Los Aguachiles
Centro Calle 34 NteExcellent seafood, Mexican-style ;)
Excellent food and service. A bit pricy but worth it :)
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plank Gourmet Grill & Patio Bar
Excellent food and service. A bit pricy but worth it :)
Frida Kahlo
455 Quinta AvenidaIconic restaurant.
FRUTA MADRE
10 Avenida SurYummy healthy food!
De Local
5 Avenida NorteThe local spot for Argentinian food lovers
Starbucks
Closest Starbucks
Po Thai Restaurant
The best Thai food in town
Drinks & Nightlife
The place is very nice, the ambiance is relaxed and the food is exquisite. Try the GUEVAS mezcal while you're there!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Finísima Caguamería de Esquina
Mz 63 1 Avenida NorteThe place is very nice, the ambiance is relaxed and the food is exquisite. Try the GUEVAS mezcal while you're there!
Excellent bar to have a drink and listen to music! Great decor and right by the beach.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cantina La 38
Excellent bar to have a drink and listen to music! Great decor and right by the beach.
One of the most stunning rooftop terrace in Playa del Carmen. Live Music or DJs from Thursday to Sunday night.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thompson Playa del Carmen
One of the most stunning rooftop terrace in Playa del Carmen. Live Music or DJs from Thursday to Sunday night.
One of the oldest nightclubs in Playa del Carmen, La Santanera is a Must of the night life in town.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Santanera
One of the oldest nightclubs in Playa del Carmen, La Santanera is a Must of the night life in town.
Parks & Nature
Take the ferry to Cozumel and enjoy a day on the island. It's very famous amongst scuba divers because of the incredible coral reefs but the beaches and ruins of Cozumel are also worth a look!
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cozumel
Take the ferry to Cozumel and enjoy a day on the island. It's very famous amongst scuba divers because of the incredible coral reefs but the beaches and ruins of Cozumel are also worth a look!
Family friendly cenote with natural fish spa ;)
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cenote Cristalino
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - TulumFamily friendly cenote with natural fish spa ;)
Very nice beach very close to Playa del Carmen
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Maroma
Very nice beach very close to Playa del Carmen
Essentials
My favorite place to shop. Quality products from around the world. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DAC Verduras y Frutas
Calle 20 NorteMy favorite place to shop. Quality products from around the world. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Supermarket only 2 blocks from the house
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Súper Akí Zazil-Há
Calle 40 NorteSupermarket only 2 blocks from the house
OXXO SAN CARLOS
Con 10 Avenida Nte. BisOpen 24/7
Entertainment & Activities
The park will allow you to see all the Riviera's fauna and flora in one place. Xcaret has countless activities for every age. The night show is simply a must-see!
1712 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Xcaret
The park will allow you to see all the Riviera's fauna and flora in one place. Xcaret has countless activities for every age. The night show is simply a must-see!
Opened in November 2014, the Cirque du Soleil theater is a work of art. The show, called Joya, is only playing in the Riviera Maya. Don't miss it!
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Vidanta "Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ"
Km 48 Cancun - ChetumalOpened in November 2014, the Cirque du Soleil theater is a work of art. The show, called Joya, is only playing in the Riviera Maya. Don't miss it!
Sightseeing
Incredible ruins! You can still climb up the pyramid for an incredible view of the surrounding jungle. A personal favorite ;)
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ek Balam
Incredible ruins! You can still climb up the pyramid for an incredible view of the surrounding jungle. A personal favorite ;)
A Must-See! One of the New Wonders of the World... and with good reasons.
1362 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chichén Itzá
A Must-See! One of the New Wonders of the World... and with good reasons.
One of the highest pyramid that you can still climb in the region.
361 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coba
One of the highest pyramid that you can still climb in the region.
Shopping
This mall is where you'll find: Forever21, Levi's, Nike, Apple, Sanborns, American Eagle Outfitters, Harley Davidson, Oakley, Victoria's Secret, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, L'Occitane, Aldo, etc.
805 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
Avenida ConstituyentesThis mall is where you'll find: Forever21, Levi's, Nike, Apple, Sanborns, American Eagle Outfitters, Harley Davidson, Oakley, Victoria's Secret, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, L'Occitane, Aldo, etc.
The main street of Playa, where you will find all the restaurants, stores and bars you can think of :)
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calle Quinta Avenida
5 Avenida NorteThe main street of Playa, where you will find all the restaurants, stores and bars you can think of :)
H&M is located at the Calle Corazon mall which offers plenty of shops and cafés.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H&M
238 Quinta AvenidaH&M is located at the Calle Corazon mall which offers plenty of shops and cafés.
The quieter end of 5th Avenue with plenty of shops and cafés to go around.
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PASEO DEL CARMEN
10 C. BoquineteThe quieter end of 5th Avenue with plenty of shops and cafés to go around.