Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

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Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

Food Scene

our favourite beach club! Just in front of our Blue Pearl apartments, great food and week long activities
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Zenzi
018 Calle 10 Norte
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our favourite beach club! Just in front of our Blue Pearl apartments, great food and week long activities
for morning coffee nearby
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Starbucks Playa del Carmen Basico
S/N 5 Av. Nte.
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for morning coffee nearby
the best mexican ice cream, a must
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Tepoznieves
5 10 Avenida Nte.
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the best mexican ice cream, a must
must have Mayan chocolate... great coffee and brownies, lots of chocolates!!!!
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 Norte
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must have Mayan chocolate... great coffee and brownies, lots of chocolates!!!!
Fantastic french bread and pastries
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Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 Nte
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Fantastic french bread and pastries
The original restaurant in Playa, must see and eat, very good!!
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La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.
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The original restaurant in Playa, must see and eat, very good!!
good falafel
Chic Pea
Calle 38 Norte
good falafel
Great location, good pizza
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Piola
lt 2 Calle 38 Nte.
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Great location, good pizza
Si estás buscando un delicioso smoothie bowl o una comida fresca y ligera para este calor te lo super recomiendo! y tan solo a unas cuadras ! If you're looking for a delicious smoothie bowl or just a fresh meal for the caribbean weather this is just the place ! and it is just a few blocks away!
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Fresco Hábito
S/N Calle 1 Nte.
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Si estás buscando un delicioso smoothie bowl o una comida fresca y ligera para este calor te lo super recomiendo! y tan solo a unas cuadras ! If you're looking for a delicious smoothie bowl or just a fresh meal for the caribbean weather this is just the place ! and it is just a few blocks away!
Cafe-postres-deli Llega temprano porque las colas son enormes ! el mejor lugar de locales para brunch de Playa ! Coffee-desserts-deli You have to get there early since it gets crowded. Just the best local place to have brunch in Playa.
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Lara&Luca
MZ 29 Diag. Aeropuerto
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Cafe-postres-deli Llega temprano porque las colas son enormes ! el mejor lugar de locales para brunch de Playa ! Coffee-desserts-deli You have to get there early since it gets crowded. Just the best local place to have brunch in Playa.
Antojitos mexicanos con unas bebidas dulces de la región que se llaman machacados. Son muy curiosas pero deliciosas !-- hielo picado muy finito con leche condensada y frutas. Real mexican food--they sell a local drink called "machacado" which means crushed. It is very curious but delicious ! it is made out of very finely chopped ice with condensed milk and fruits !
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MachaK2
201 C. 14 Nte
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Antojitos mexicanos con unas bebidas dulces de la región que se llaman machacados. Son muy curiosas pero deliciosas !-- hielo picado muy finito con leche condensada y frutas. Real mexican food--they sell a local drink called "machacado" which means crushed. It is very curious but delicious ! it is made out of very finely chopped ice with condensed milk and fruits !
Tienda orgánica y restaurante vegetariano a unas cuadras ! Organic store and Vegetarian restaurant a couple of blocks away!
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Bionatural
10 Avenida Norte
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Tienda orgánica y restaurante vegetariano a unas cuadras ! Organic store and Vegetarian restaurant a couple of blocks away!
La mejor comida tailandesa de Playa, excelente servicio y ambiente ! Just the best thai food in Playa del Carmen with excellent service and ambiance !
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YUM YUM by George
10 Avenida Norte
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La mejor comida tailandesa de Playa, excelente servicio y ambiente ! Just the best thai food in Playa del Carmen with excellent service and ambiance !
Restaurante vegano estilo Diner de los 50's, todo esta delicioso --especialmente la malteada de fresa ! Vegan restaurant inspired on the 50's Diners, everything is delicious --try the strawberry milkshake !
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COMET 984 - 50's Diner
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Restaurante vegano estilo Diner de los 50's, todo esta delicioso --especialmente la malteada de fresa ! Vegan restaurant inspired on the 50's Diners, everything is delicious --try the strawberry milkshake !
Muy buen restaurante vegano a solo unos pasos del departamento ! Really good vegan restaurant just a couple of blocks away from the apartment !
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La Senda
Calle 10 Norte
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Muy buen restaurante vegano a solo unos pasos del departamento ! Really good vegan restaurant just a couple of blocks away from the apartment !
Deliciosas hamburguesas veganas, vale la pena la caminada !! Delicious vegan burgers!
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Marvin's Burgers
5 Avenida Norte
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Deliciosas hamburguesas veganas, vale la pena la caminada !! Delicious vegan burgers!
El mejor restaurante para antojitos mexicanos ! todo es delicioso y el lugar esta padrisimo ! por la ubicación lo recomiendo mucho para antes de sus excursiones ya que queda en la carretera justo al lado de la gasolinera. Just the best place where you'll find real mexican food in a clean place and with excellent quality ! everything is just delicious --my favorite are the cheese empanadas -- their location is perfect to stop on the way to your excursions since it is on the highway next to a gas station.
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Eat Acate Market Playa
112 Carr. Tulum - Cancún
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El mejor restaurante para antojitos mexicanos ! todo es delicioso y el lugar esta padrisimo ! por la ubicación lo recomiendo mucho para antes de sus excursiones ya que queda en la carretera justo al lado de la gasolinera. Just the best place where you'll find real mexican food in a clean place and with excellent quality ! everything is just delicious --my favorite are the cheese empanadas -- their location is perfect to stop on the way to your excursions since it is on the highway next to a gas station.
Si estas buscando algo fuera de la zona turistica este restaurante mexicano es una excelente opcion ! Te recomiendo el chile relleno! If you're looking for a restaurant outside the tourist zone, this is a very good option ! try the chile relleno! it's my favorite !
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La Pasteletería® Suc. Playa del Carmen
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Si estas buscando algo fuera de la zona turistica este restaurante mexicano es una excelente opcion ! Te recomiendo el chile relleno! If you're looking for a restaurant outside the tourist zone, this is a very good option ! try the chile relleno! it's my favorite !
Nunca he ido por que soy vegetariana pero tienen excelentes reviews y me lo han recomendado mucho. Never been there because I'm a vegetarian but they have excellent reviews !
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3XL Burger
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Nunca he ido por que soy vegetariana pero tienen excelentes reviews y me lo han recomendado mucho. Never been there because I'm a vegetarian but they have excellent reviews !
El mejor Sushi y muy buen ambiente, mi favorito es el manchego roll !! The best sushi and good ambiance, try the manchego roll ! it's my favorite
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Sushi Roll Playa del Carmen
Quinta Avenida
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El mejor Sushi y muy buen ambiente, mi favorito es el manchego roll !! The best sushi and good ambiance, try the manchego roll ! it's my favorite
Los mejores mariscos de Playa! Best seafood in Playa !
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Las Hijas de la tostadas
y Calle 2 Nte
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Los mejores mariscos de Playa! Best seafood in Playa !
Los mejores tacos al pastor de todo Playa! Best tacos in Playa !
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Los Tarascos
354 30 Avenida Nte.
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Los mejores tacos al pastor de todo Playa! Best tacos in Playa !
Muy recomendado por los que comen carne ! Muy bonita decoración y tipico para locales ! Excellent option out of the tourist zone, really good burgers (they have a vegetarian burger too!) and nice decor !
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Mu. Burgerhouse
11 40 Avenida Nte.
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Muy recomendado por los que comen carne ! Muy bonita decoración y tipico para locales ! Excellent option out of the tourist zone, really good burgers (they have a vegetarian burger too!) and nice decor !
Las mejores pastas caseras de todo Playa ! Es un restaurante para locales que vale la pena descubrir! Delicious pasta bowls and salads with a mexican infusion-- a must !
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Cheester Playa del Carmen
40 Av. Norte
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Las mejores pastas caseras de todo Playa ! Es un restaurante para locales que vale la pena descubrir! Delicious pasta bowls and salads with a mexican infusion-- a must !
La mejor comida mexicana gourmet que he probado y ademas de precios super accesibles. Real mexican food, gourmet style and really good prices. The ambiance is the best ! in the afternoons they have live music with the most amusing groups!
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La Perla Pixan
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La mejor comida mexicana gourmet que he probado y ademas de precios super accesibles. Real mexican food, gourmet style and really good prices. The ambiance is the best ! in the afternoons they have live music with the most amusing groups!
Deliciosa comida italiana a menos de 5 minutos ! Tip--puedes pedir la pizza por telefono y solo pasar a recogerla ! Delicious Italian food less than 5 min away -- Tip : you can order by phone and just go to pick up the pizza !
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50 Friends Playa del Carmen
Quinta Avenida
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Deliciosa comida italiana a menos de 5 minutos ! Tip--puedes pedir la pizza por telefono y solo pasar a recogerla ! Delicious Italian food less than 5 min away -- Tip : you can order by phone and just go to pick up the pizza !
Definitivamente la mejor panadería francesa de todo Playa del Carmen. Te recomiendo en especial el croissant de almendras. Ve temprano porque se acaban rápido! Definitely the best french bakery in Playa ! the almonds croissant is to die for !
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Café Antoinette
s/n C. 1 Sur
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Definitivamente la mejor panadería francesa de todo Playa del Carmen. Te recomiendo en especial el croissant de almendras. Ve temprano porque se acaban rápido! Definitely the best french bakery in Playa ! the almonds croissant is to die for !

Drinks & Nightlife

Very trendy beach club
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Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.
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Very trendy beach club
Super fun and famous night club in Playa
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Coco Bongo
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Super fun and famous night club in Playa
Ahora se llama CEROUNO, excelente opción para los que buscan algo más estilo deep house, tienen muy buenos eventos, vale la pena checar ! Now called CEROUNO, good option for those looking for something more like deep house music. They have great events, it's worth checking if there's a good DJ coming the days you're staying !
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Patio 8
876 Calle 8 Nte
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Ahora se llama CEROUNO, excelente opción para los que buscan algo más estilo deep house, tienen muy buenos eventos, vale la pena checar ! Now called CEROUNO, good option for those looking for something more like deep house music. They have great events, it's worth checking if there's a good DJ coming the days you're staying !
Música en vivo y muy buen ambiente-- perfecto para antes de salir al antro! Live music and great vibe-- the perfect place to go before going to the club !
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La No. 20
310 5 Av. Nte.
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Música en vivo y muy buen ambiente-- perfecto para antes de salir al antro! Live music and great vibe-- the perfect place to go before going to the club !
Se cena delicioso y tienen una mixología increible! Excellent restaurant and mixology. Great music an service. My favorite spot in Playa !
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ALMIRANTE PECH
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Se cena delicioso y tienen una mixología increible! Excellent restaurant and mixology. Great music an service. My favorite spot in Playa !
Es para cenar y tomar unas copas, el ambiente es padrisimo y la decoración increíble. Definitivamente un must para tu estancia en Playa! Delicious restaurant and eclectic mixology, beautiful decor and good music! --a little bit pricey
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Trujillos Cantina de Selva
Calle Flamingos
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Es para cenar y tomar unas copas, el ambiente es padrisimo y la decoración increíble. Definitivamente un must para tu estancia en Playa! Delicious restaurant and eclectic mixology, beautiful decor and good music! --a little bit pricey

Entertainment & Activities

Excelent place for yoga very near our apartments
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Yogaloft
10 Avenida Norte
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Excelent place for yoga very near our apartments
For a great golf course very near
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Hard Rock Campo de Golf
S/N P.º Xaman - Ha
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For a great golf course very near
Beautiful top golf couse 15 mn by car
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Igama leGolf le El Camaleón Mayakoba
Km. 298 Pto. Juárez
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Beautiful top golf couse 15 mn by car

Essentials

great place to buy produce and specialty food, good little coffee shop
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DAC Verduras y Frutas
Calle 20 Norte
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great place to buy produce and specialty food, good little coffee shop
Very good supermarket nearby
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MEGA Soriana
101 30 Avenida Nte.
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Very good supermarket nearby
Gimnasio a dos cuadras del departamento con opciones de daypass! The perfect gym two blocks away form the apartment ! the morning yoga classes with Karla are amazing!
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The Gym Playa del Carmen
255 C. 16 Nte. Bis
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Gimnasio a dos cuadras del departamento con opciones de daypass! The perfect gym two blocks away form the apartment ! the morning yoga classes with Karla are amazing!

Everything Else

good drugstore nearby with medical care on site
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Farmacias del Ahorro
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good drugstore nearby with medical care on site
For catholic services
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Iparishi yeNkosi yaseKarmeli
15 Avenida Norte
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For catholic services

Sightseeing

A must archeological site: astonishing view of ruins and caribbean sea. Go swim at the beach and grab lunch in one of the little beach restaurants
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Archeological Zone of Tulum - Mayan Port City Ruins
Km 230 Cancun - Chetumal
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A must archeological site: astonishing view of ruins and caribbean sea. Go swim at the beach and grab lunch in one of the little beach restaurants
One of the most important mayan archeological sites, take the new road to El tintal
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Chichén Itzá
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One of the most important mayan archeological sites, take the new road to El tintal
Beautiful colonial city
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Valladolid
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Beautiful colonial city
Charming little colonial town with very ancient monuments, beautiful plaza
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Izamal
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Charming little colonial town with very ancient monuments, beautiful plaza
The ruins are beautiful and take the tour to the lagoon between the mangroves, unforgetable
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Muyil
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The ruins are beautiful and take the tour to the lagoon between the mangroves, unforgetable
Beautiful lagoon with activities by mayan comunity
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Punta Laguna
Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango - Coba
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Beautiful lagoon with activities by mayan comunity
Explore the protected sea shore
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Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
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Explore the protected sea shore

Parks & Nature

Go swim with turtles!!!
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Akumal
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Go swim with turtles!!!
fantastic water park, whole day activities u
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Xel Ha
Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km 240, locales 1 & 2, módulo B
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fantastic water park, whole day activities u
A must if coming to the Mayan Riviera, one or two full days of nature, water, mexican culture, food... everything. Fantastic!!!
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Xcaret Park
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A must if coming to the Mayan Riviera, one or two full days of nature, water, mexican culture, food... everything. Fantastic!!!
Super fun ziplines very secure. For extra adventure go by night...
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Xplor Park by Xcaret
Km 282 Puerto Juarez
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Super fun ziplines very secure. For extra adventure go by night...
incredible cave experience in all safety
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Rio Secreto
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incredible cave experience in all safety
a splash of freshnesh, beautiful and fun!
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Cenote Azul
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a splash of freshnesh, beautiful and fun!
great natural pool of cristaline water
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Cenote Cristalino
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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great natural pool of cristaline water
take a dip after visiting the ruins
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Cenote Ik Kil
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take a dip after visiting the ruins