Gloria’s guidebook
Food scene
This place has delicious fish tacos and many other seafood plates with good prices.
35 locals recommend
Las Hijas de la Tostada 5a Avenida y Calle 38
5 5 Av. Nte.This place has delicious fish tacos and many other seafood plates with good prices.
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 NorteI recomend the coffee, chocolate drinks and deserts
Amate 38
y 5 Av. Nte.Delicious tipical food from Yucatan you will love it.
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.Great restaurant tipical mexican food
Great taco place try the tacos al pastor and the sirlon they are delicious.
41 locals recommend
Don Sirloin - Constituyentes y 25
Calle 25 NorteGreat taco place try the tacos al pastor and the sirlon they are delicious.
Chiltepin Marisquillos
Really great seafood restaurant
You must try the delicious tacos al pastor a tipical mexican dish.
8 locals recommend
Taquerias El Ñero Chemuyil
You must try the delicious tacos al pastor a tipical mexican dish.
If you want to taste tipical mexican food this is a very good place
67 locals recommend
Axiote. Cocina De México
#128 Calle 34 NteIf you want to taste tipical mexican food this is a very good place
La Ronda Parrilla Uruguaya
Avenida Chemuyilgreat food from Uruguay good meat
Aryan Indian Food
esquina Av. CTMif yoy like Indian food this place is great
This is a great place for fried fish i recomend this restaurant very much!
214 locals recommend
El pirata
This is a great place for fried fish i recomend this restaurant very much!
Le Coq Express
Godd french restaurant
La Perla Pixan
Good mexican food
Take Italy
16 25 Avenida NteGood Italian restaurant
WINE O CLOCK
If you want to have a glass of wine and relax I recomend this place
Bait Lajam
9 Av Luis Donaldo ColosioThis tacos are delicious .
Don Chendo
& C. 24 NteIf you like pizza this is a nice place
If you like oriental food this place is great
6 locals recommend
UNO Japanese Noodles Playa del Carmen
15 Avenida NorteIf you like oriental food this place is great
Po Thai Restaurant
If you are looking for Thai food this place is really good
Babe’s Noodles & Bar
8 Calle 8 Ntethis restaurant has great noodles and awesome margaritas.
Tiny Tiki Hut Playa
20 Calle 6 Ntegreat restaurant
La Floresta
Calle 14 NorteIf you like to try the best fish tacos come here!!
Kaxapa Factory
This is a great restaurant
Porfirio's Playa del Carmen | Restaurante de comida mexicana
Calle 12 NorteGreat Mexican Food
India Jones
Indian Food
Cassa Ceviche
Great Seafood
Primo
esquina C. 14 NteSeafood
Gusto Gourmet
Great Burritos
Selecto Súper Chedraui 5a Avenida
This supermarket is very close to the apartment.
Los Chachalacos
Great Tacos
Neighborhoods
Just 2 blocks from Coco Beach, we're nestled between the famous 5th and 10th Avenues, a heartbeat away from the vibrant heart of Playa del Carmen. A mere 20 meters from the iconic Fifth Avenue, indulge in renowned restaurants, shops, and beach clubs. This rapidly evolving neighborhood offers everything you love within walking distance – beach, 5th Avenue, and more! Explore charming local shops for fresh tortillas, an Italian bakery, and small eateries right around the corner. Your perfect Playa location awaits! 🏖️🛍️🍽️
Just 2 blocks from Coco Beach, our spot is nestled between the famous 5th and 10th Avenues in the heart of Playa del Carmen. A mere 20 meters from the iconic Fifth Avenue, where you can enjoy renowned restaurants, shops, and beach clubs. The rapidly evolving neighborhood offers all you love within walking distance – beach, 5th Avenue, and more! Explore charming local shops for fresh treats. Your perfect Playa location awaits! 🏖️🛍️🍽️
6 locals recommend
Luis Donaldo Colosio
Just 2 blocks from Coco Beach, our spot is nestled between the famous 5th and 10th Avenues in the heart of Playa del Carmen. A mere 20 meters from the iconic Fifth Avenue, where you can enjoy renowned restaurants, shops, and beach clubs. The rapidly evolving neighborhood offers all you love within walking distance – beach, 5th Avenue, and more! Explore charming local shops for fresh treats. Your perfect Playa location awaits! 🏖️🛍️🍽️
Downtown
you should come to this area with a lot of stores and restaurants
Sightseeing
Rio Secreto is a beautiful place where you can walk through a cavern in the middle of the jungle with blue clean water, you will love it!
244 locals recommend
Rio Secreto
Rio Secreto is a beautiful place where you can walk through a cavern in the middle of the jungle with blue clean water, you will love it!
Good place to spend the day with your familiy and get to know more about mexican culture
1712 locals recommend
Xcaret
Good place to spend the day with your familiy and get to know more about mexican culture
Cozumel island is a must see!! You can go snorkeling, scubadiving, visit the city downtown streets, beach clubs.
255 locals recommend
San Miguel de Cozumel
Cozumel island is a must see!! You can go snorkeling, scubadiving, visit the city downtown streets, beach clubs.
Get to know a cenote with fresh cool water in the middle of the jungle.
181 locals recommend
Cenote Azul
Get to know a cenote with fresh cool water in the middle of the jungle.
You must visit the beautiful mayan ruins of Chichenitza. Bring lots of water and a hat it gets very hto in the jungle.
1362 locals recommend
Chichén Itzá
You must visit the beautiful mayan ruins of Chichenitza. Bring lots of water and a hat it gets very hto in the jungle.
If you like to go out at night to dance and have a few drinks this is a fun place for young people.
970 locals recommend
Coco Bongo
If you like to go out at night to dance and have a few drinks this is a fun place for young people.
If you want a little adventure in the jungle this park is a lot of fun!
697 locals recommend
Xplor Park by Xcaret
Km 282 Puerto JuarezIf you want a little adventure in the jungle this park is a lot of fun!
If you like snorkeling with your family this park is very beautiful, safe and fun
36 locals recommend
XEL-HA
20 Av. LabnáIf you like snorkeling with your family this park is very beautiful, safe and fun
This is a nice Beach Club where you can spend your day at the beach.
934 locals recommend
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.This is a nice Beach Club where you can spend your day at the beach.
Martina Beach Club
AlbatrosGreat Beach Club to spend your day relaxing at the beach.
If you like to explore the ancient mayan ruins this is a beautiful place in Tulum
514 locals recommend
Ruinas de Tulum
If you like to explore the ancient mayan ruins this is a beautiful place in Tulum
Coba
If you like to visit ancient maya sites this is a very interesting place
if you like to snorkel or scuba dive this place is perfect and with beautiful beaches.
577 locals recommend
Isla Mujeres
if you like to snorkel or scuba dive this place is perfect and with beautiful beaches.
This place is a lot of fun for families, you can spend your day here experiencing your senses.
278 locals recommend
Xenses Park
This place is a lot of fun for families, you can spend your day here experiencing your senses.
Valladolid is a very beautiful small town an hour from Playa del Carmen where you can eat typical food from the area and walk around the downtown plaza, go to a Cenote, visit the stores and restaurants around the plaza.
409 locals recommend
Valladolid
Valladolid is a very beautiful small town an hour from Playa del Carmen where you can eat typical food from the area and walk around the downtown plaza, go to a Cenote, visit the stores and restaurants around the plaza.
Snorkeling Adventures
12 5 Bahia PetempichThis is a great place for snorkeling
You should go and visit Tulum , you can go to the ruins and local shops and restaurants.
999 locals recommend
Tulum
You should go and visit Tulum , you can go to the ruins and local shops and restaurants.
Xaman Ha Ruins
Coral NegroThis ruins are very close to Playa del carmen
Bacalar is a small town with beautiful blue lagoons in the middle of the jungle you must vist this place. Is 3 hours from Playa del carmen
268 locals recommend
Bacalar
Bacalar is a small town with beautiful blue lagoons in the middle of the jungle you must vist this place. Is 3 hours from Playa del carmen
CIBanco
This a good place to exchange your dollars or euros for mexican pesos.
Ekʼ Balam ek-bælæm is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. It lies in the Northern Maya lowlands, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast of Chichen Itza. From the Preclassic until the Postclassic period, it was the seat of a Mayan kingdom.
The site is noted for the preservation of the plaster on the tomb of Ukit Kan Lek Tokʼ, a king buried in the side of the largest pyramid.
170 locals recommend
Ek Balam
Ekʼ Balam ek-bælæm is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. It lies in the Northern Maya lowlands, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast of Chichen Itza. From the Preclassic until the Postclassic period, it was the seat of a Mayan kingdom.
The site is noted for the preservation of the plaster on the tomb of Ukit Kan Lek Tokʼ, a king buried in the side of the largest pyramid.
Great place to swim and enjoy the cool water in a hot day! You will love this beautiful open cenote. It is only 25 minutes away.
68 locals recommend
Cenote, Jardín Del Eden
Great place to swim and enjoy the cool water in a hot day! You will love this beautiful open cenote. It is only 25 minutes away.
mmerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of El Cielo—snorkeling here is an absolute must! The trip is truly worth it as you find yourself surrounded by the breathtaking turquoise waters, a canvas for vibrant marine life, and the mesmerizing sight of starfish. Don't let this enchanting experience slip through your fingers! 🐠🌊✨
El Cielo Cozumel
mmerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of El Cielo—snorkeling here is an absolute must! The trip is truly worth it as you find yourself surrounded by the breathtaking turquoise waters, a canvas for vibrant marine life, and the mesmerizing sight of starfish. Don't let this enchanting experience slip through your fingers! 🐠🌊✨
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Xcaret
Beautiful park where you can take your kids
This a great beach to enjoy with your family and friends
62 locals recommend
Punta Esmeralda en Playa del carmen
160 ConstructoresThis a great beach to enjoy with your family and friends
XPUHA-BEACH
Beautiful Beach close to Playa del Carmen
Playa 88
Calle AlternativaGreat Beach away from
Crowds and noise.
El Cielo Cozumel
Beautiful place for snorkeling in Cozumel. You can take a tour.
Paamul beach
Carretera Cancún - TulumGreat calm beach to spend the day
City advice
Getting around
You can walk everywhere or rent a bicycle to get around
Playa del Carmen is the heart of the Riviera Maya where you can enjoy beautiful beaches, delicious food and the best atmosphere. if your plan is something quiet or romantic, you can go out to dinner and have a drink at the more than 50 restaurants located on Fifth Avenue, where you will find national and international gastronomic specialties. You can find activities for all ages, there are also many archaeological sites, adventure parks, you can visit the island of Cozumel,
It is very important that you always remember to bring with you appropriate clothes, hats, caps and lots of sunscreen.
Useful phrases
There are a few phrases you should know
Cuanto cuesta? How much is it?
Donde esta el bano? where is the bathroom?
Hola! Hello!!
de donde eres? Where are you from?
No me interesa! I am not interested
Buenos dias! Good Morning
Buenas noches! Good night
Muchas Gracias! thank You!
En donde esta este lugar? Where is this place?
What to pack
Customs and culture
Mexican people are very friendly and kind. They will give you directions and advice very easily. Just take normal precautions and don't be too trusting and naïve. Do not accept drinks from any stranger. You will be alright.
What to pack
Bring comfortable shoes
The weather is very nice and sunny, it rains often so you can Bring a small umbrella, summer clothing, hats, sandals, shorts, suncreens, bathing suit. In December it can get a little cold so you can bring a light sweater. Bring sunscreen