Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

Julie
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!
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Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.
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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 ;)
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Aldea Corazon
5 Quinta Avenida
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Have 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 :)
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LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO
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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.
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Zenzi
018 Calle 10 Norte
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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.
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Kaxapa Factory
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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 ;)
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Chiltepin Marisquillos
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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 ;)
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Diablito cha cha cha
KM 9.6 Av. Boca Paila
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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 ;)
The Mayan Chocolate is a Must-Try! Don't miss it :)
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 Norte
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The Mayan Chocolate is a Must-Try! Don't miss it :)
Very local, often crowded but still... the best Fish / Seafood restaurant in town!
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El pirata
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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 ;)
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La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.
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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 ;)
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Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 Nte
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French pastry at its best! Arrive early to get a table for breakfast ;)
Try a juice... they are delicious!
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La Ceiba de la 30
y Calle 20 Nte
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Try a juice... they are delicious!
Incredible buffet! Great option for breakfasts ;)
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 ;)
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Fusion Beach Hotel
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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
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Unico Beach
Javier Rojo Gomez
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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
Excellent seafood, Mexican-style ;)
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Los Aguachiles
Centro Calle 34 Nte
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Excellent seafood, Mexican-style ;)
Excellent food and service. A bit pricy but worth it :)
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Plank Gourmet Grill & Patio Bar
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Excellent food and service. A bit pricy but worth it :)
Iconic restaurant.
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Frida Kahlo
455 Quinta Avenida
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Iconic restaurant.
Yummy healthy food!
FRUTA MADRE
10 Avenida Sur
Yummy healthy food!
The local spot for Argentinian food lovers
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De Local
Esquina 5 Av. Nte.
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The local spot for Argentinian food lovers
Closest Starbucks
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Starbucks
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Closest Starbucks
The best Thai food in town
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Po Thai Restaurant
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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!
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La Finísima Caguamería de Esquina
Mz 63 1 Avenida Norte
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The 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.
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Cantina La 38
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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.
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Thompson Playa del Carmen
S/N Calle 12 Norte
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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.
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La Santanera
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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!
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Cozumel
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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 ;)
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Cenote Cristalino
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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Family friendly cenote with natural fish spa ;)
Very nice beach very close to Playa del Carmen
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Playa Maroma
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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.
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DAC Verduras y Frutas
Calle 20 Norte
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My favorite place to shop. Quality products from around the world. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Supermarket only 2 blocks from the house
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Súper Akí Zazil-Há
Calle 40 Norte
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Supermarket only 2 blocks from the house
Open 24/7
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OXXO SAN CARLOS
Con 10 Avenida Nte. Bis
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Open 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!
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Xcaret Park
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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!
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Teatro Vidanta "Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ"
Km 48 Cancun - Chetumal
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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!

Sightseeing

Incredible ruins! You can still climb up the pyramid for an incredible view of the surrounding jungle. A personal favorite ;)
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Ek Balam
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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.
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Chichén Itzá
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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.
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Coba
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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.
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I-Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
Avenida Constituyentes
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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.
The main street of Playa, where you will find all the restaurants, stores and bars you can think of :)
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Calle Quinta Avenida
5 Avenida Norte
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The 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.
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H&M
238 Quinta Avenida
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H&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.
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PASEO DEL CARMEN
10 C. Boquinete
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The quieter end of 5th Avenue with plenty of shops and cafés to go around.