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!
934 locals recommend
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.
934 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Aldea Corazon
5 Quinta Avenida
38 locals recommend
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 :)
333 locals recommend
LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO
333 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Zenzi
366 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kaxapa Factory
75 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Chiltepin Marisquillos
193 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Diablito cha cha cha
KM 9.6 Av. Boca Paila
380 locals recommend
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 :)
416 locals recommend
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 Norte
416 locals recommend
The Mayan Chocolate is a Must-Try! Don't miss it :)
Very local, often crowded but still... the best Fish / Seafood restaurant in town!
214 locals recommend
El pirata
214 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.
723 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 Nte
984 locals recommend
French pastry at its best! Arrive early to get a table for breakfast ;)
Try a juice... they are delicious!
45 locals recommend
La Ceiba de la 30
y Calle 20 Nte
45 locals recommend
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 ;)
23 locals recommend
Fusion Beach Hotel
23 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Unico Beach
Javier Rojo Gomez
77 locals recommend
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 ;)
376 locals recommend
Los Aguachiles
Centro Calle 34 Nte
376 locals recommend
Excellent seafood, Mexican-style ;)
Excellent food and service. A bit pricy but worth it :)
130 locals recommend
Plank Gourmet Grill & Patio Bar
130 locals recommend
Excellent food and service. A bit pricy but worth it :)
Iconic restaurant.
26 locals recommend
Frida Kahlo
455 Quinta Avenida
26 locals recommend
Iconic restaurant.
Yummy healthy food!
FRUTA MADRE
10 Avenida Sur
Yummy healthy food!
The local spot for Argentinian food lovers
67 locals recommend
De Local
5 Avenida Norte
67 locals recommend
The local spot for Argentinian food lovers
Closest Starbucks
132 locals recommend
Starbucks
132 locals recommend
Closest Starbucks
The best Thai food in town
72 locals recommend
Po Thai Restaurant
72 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
La Finísima Caguamería de Esquina
Mz 63 1 Avenida Norte
16 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
Cantina La 38
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Thompson Playa del Carmen
85 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
La Santanera
65 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cozumel
317 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cenote Cristalino
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - Tulum
175 locals recommend
Family friendly cenote with natural fish spa ;)
Very nice beach very close to Playa del Carmen
19 locals recommend
Playa Maroma
19 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
DAC Verduras y Frutas
Calle 20 Norte
161 locals recommend
My favorite place to shop. Quality products from around the world. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Supermarket only 2 blocks from the house
22 locals recommend
Súper Akí Zazil-Há
Calle 40 Norte
22 locals recommend
Supermarket only 2 blocks from the house
Open 24/7
10 locals recommend
OXXO SAN CARLOS
Con 10 Avenida Nte. Bis
10 locals recommend
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!
1712 locals recommend
Xcaret
1712 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Teatro Vidanta "Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ"
Km 48 Cancun - Chetumal
315 locals recommend
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 ;)
170 locals recommend
Ek Balam
170 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Chichén Itzá
1362 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Coba
361 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
Avenida Constituyentes
805 locals recommend
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 :)
230 locals recommend
Calle Quinta Avenida
5 Avenida Norte
230 locals recommend
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.
24 locals recommend
H&M
238 Quinta Avenida
24 locals recommend
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.
347 locals recommend
PASEO DEL CARMEN
10 C. Boquinete
347 locals recommend
The quieter end of 5th Avenue with plenty of shops and cafés to go around.