Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

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Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

Drinks & Nightlife

This bar makes for a nice place to sit and not be on 5th Avenue or on busy 12th Street with the loud clubs and bars but close enough to visit other places if you like. There is seating inside and outside. Make sure you visit on Tuesday because it is 2x1 Martinis. Located on Avenida 1 between Calle 10 y 12.
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Dirty Martini Lounge
Calle 10 Norte
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This bar makes for a nice place to sit and not be on 5th Avenue or on busy 12th Street with the loud clubs and bars but close enough to visit other places if you like. There is seating inside and outside. Make sure you visit on Tuesday because it is 2x1 Martinis. Located on Avenida 1 between Calle 10 y 12.
Las Vegas in Playa del Carmen! Spectacular show, non stop live performers, DJ's, the latest in video and audio entertainment and much more. Located on Avenida 10 and Calle 12.
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Coco Bongo
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Las Vegas in Playa del Carmen! Spectacular show, non stop live performers, DJ's, the latest in video and audio entertainment and much more. Located on Avenida 10 and Calle 12.
Coco Maya is one of the best beach club in Playa del Carmen which consists of a bar and a restaurant. It's great to have party there. Being positioned next to blueparrot, it offers a great location. Special feature: Coco maya has a huge flat screen behind the DJs which causes deeper feelings for the music. There is also a VIP area upstairs in this 2-Story beach bar.
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Coco Maya Beach and Night Club
Calle 12 Norte
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Coco Maya is one of the best beach club in Playa del Carmen which consists of a bar and a restaurant. It's great to have party there. Being positioned next to blueparrot, it offers a great location. Special feature: Coco maya has a huge flat screen behind the DJs which causes deeper feelings for the music. There is also a VIP area upstairs in this 2-Story beach bar.
You want to party with Style? Palazzo is the perfect way to do it! Glamorous atmosphere, chandeliers, champagne and fancy drinks, and of course the cherry on top: Music!
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Palazzo Disco
s/n Calle 12 Nte
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You want to party with Style? Palazzo is the perfect way to do it! Glamorous atmosphere, chandeliers, champagne and fancy drinks, and of course the cherry on top: Music!
Service starts at 10 am each day. Lay and enjoy the beautiful beach and order drinks. Listen to live music, also you can catch sporting events, join in community fundraisers, celebrate holidays here with big parties or use this space for rental or events like wedding.lots of beach chairs available, cheap drinks, live music, Sunday buffet, easy speaking bilingual staff, and menu food served throughout the week. What more could you ask for?
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Wah Wah Beach Bar
Calle 2 Nte. Mz 1 Lt 1
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Service starts at 10 am each day. Lay and enjoy the beautiful beach and order drinks. Listen to live music, also you can catch sporting events, join in community fundraisers, celebrate holidays here with big parties or use this space for rental or events like wedding.lots of beach chairs available, cheap drinks, live music, Sunday buffet, easy speaking bilingual staff, and menu food served throughout the week. What more could you ask for?
This beach club is on the north end of Playa and has a little more space and less crowd than other beachclubs if you are looking for something a little more tranquil at the beach. The vibe is clubby with deep house, funk and chill music. It has full bar and food and the music is not overly loud and you can sit near or far from the music depending on your preference.One nice thing about this club being on the north end of town is the availability of more on street parking.
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Martina Beach Club
Albatros
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This beach club is on the north end of Playa and has a little more space and less crowd than other beachclubs if you are looking for something a little more tranquil at the beach. The vibe is clubby with deep house, funk and chill music. It has full bar and food and the music is not overly loud and you can sit near or far from the music depending on your preference.One nice thing about this club being on the north end of town is the availability of more on street parking.
The beach club is located at Calle 26 and the beach in downtown, is a great place to have fun, the club is also a good option for brunch since they also serve seafood and mexican food, it has a nice pool and sun beds at the beach, also you can find live music, shows, and very good service.
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Coralina Daylight Club
S/N Calle 26 Nte
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The beach club is located at Calle 26 and the beach in downtown, is a great place to have fun, the club is also a good option for brunch since they also serve seafood and mexican food, it has a nice pool and sun beds at the beach, also you can find live music, shows, and very good service.
The worlds most famous cuban restaurant it is in playa too!, there you can find the best mojitos, salsa classes, souvenirs, cigars, cuban culture and cuisine. definitely a must try if you like latin rhythms!
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LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO
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The worlds most famous cuban restaurant it is in playa too!, there you can find the best mojitos, salsa classes, souvenirs, cigars, cuban culture and cuisine. definitely a must try if you like latin rhythms!
Canibal royal it is a cozy beach club on the north part of playa, it is located right in the shore, a great option for brunch, drinks, and relaxing during the day but also at night the place gets funky, every month they host a party to celebrate the beauty of the full moon with live performances, you really have to check this one out!
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Diablito cha cha cha
KM 9.6 Av. Boca Paila
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Canibal royal it is a cozy beach club on the north part of playa, it is located right in the shore, a great option for brunch, drinks, and relaxing during the day but also at night the place gets funky, every month they host a party to celebrate the beauty of the full moon with live performances, you really have to check this one out!

Food Scene

Is a nice pub with has a cozy beer garden atmosphere and traditional German kitchen. Every guest is warmly welcomed by the owners Susie and Manne. Do not forget to try the Porc Roast every friday. Located between Avenida 10 and 15 and Calle 4.
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Manne's Biergarten
S/N Calle 4 Nte
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Is a nice pub with has a cozy beer garden atmosphere and traditional German kitchen. Every guest is warmly welcomed by the owners Susie and Manne. Do not forget to try the Porc Roast every friday. Located between Avenida 10 and 15 and Calle 4.
This cozy Italian restaurant is first class all the way. Located just off the busy 5th Avenue, it is quaint escape from the hustle and bustle. The cook has successfully managed to carve the Italian niche into the Playa del Carmen dining scene. Located on Avenida 10 and Calle 10.
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La Famiglia
10 10 Av. Sur
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This cozy Italian restaurant is first class all the way. Located just off the busy 5th Avenue, it is quaint escape from the hustle and bustle. The cook has successfully managed to carve the Italian niche into the Playa del Carmen dining scene. Located on Avenida 10 and Calle 10.
You like meat? Live the Bovino's Experience with the true art of barbecue, enjoy the most exquisite gastronomic show typical of Brazil, with the traditional Brazilian concept of rodizio system. 25 choices; Carried to their table by "gauchos" ( typical costumes of the south of Brazil) served in the traditional swords.
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BBVA
& 25 Avenida Nte
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You like meat? Live the Bovino's Experience with the true art of barbecue, enjoy the most exquisite gastronomic show typical of Brazil, with the traditional Brazilian concept of rodizio system. 25 choices; Carried to their table by "gauchos" ( typical costumes of the south of Brazil) served in the traditional swords.
The place locals visit for the freshest and spiciest Mexican breakfast. Hearty portions include enchiladas and chilaquiles, and freshly squeezed juice combinations are perfect to start the day.
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Restaurante Nativo
Mz 26 30 Avenida Nte.
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The place locals visit for the freshest and spiciest Mexican breakfast. Hearty portions include enchiladas and chilaquiles, and freshly squeezed juice combinations are perfect to start the day.
Said to be the best beef tacos in Playa del Carmen. Juicy Sirloin steak tacos served in flour tortillas with 5 different salsas. A big plus is the nice little garden on the back playing Norteño music.
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Don Sirloin - Av 30
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Said to be the best beef tacos in Playa del Carmen. Juicy Sirloin steak tacos served in flour tortillas with 5 different salsas. A big plus is the nice little garden on the back playing Norteño music.
El fogon is one of the best taquerias in town, it represents how traditional Mexican tacos are made with the best ingredients along with the salsas. This is a popular place for locals and famous too, it is highly recommended for people that would like to try the authentic tacos, the place is open from 1pm to 4am.
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El Fogon
Avenida Constituyentes
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El fogon is one of the best taquerias in town, it represents how traditional Mexican tacos are made with the best ingredients along with the salsas. This is a popular place for locals and famous too, it is highly recommended for people that would like to try the authentic tacos, the place is open from 1pm to 4am.
This restaurant is located in a cave/cenote which is just outside of the center of Playa Del Carmen.The restaurant and lounge are open just in the evenings so plan your visit,the menu is inspired by a fusion of cuisines like the Mayan, Mexican and International haute cuisine.
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Alux Restaurant Bar and Lounge
Mz 217 Lt2 Av Benito Juárez
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This restaurant is located in a cave/cenote which is just outside of the center of Playa Del Carmen.The restaurant and lounge are open just in the evenings so plan your visit,the menu is inspired by a fusion of cuisines like the Mayan, Mexican and International haute cuisine. 
La atarraya is one of the first restaurants in playa del carmen, it is located in the 2nd street and the beach close to the ferry station that has departures for cozumel island. The place is well known amongst the locals since the dishes they serve are traditional mexican food from the area and affordable prices, they also work together with local fisherman in order to have the freshest fish. This restaurant truly cares about tourists and locals and once a year in “El dia de la virgen” the owner makes a big feast that also includes beer, this is to show gratitude to the virgen for another year more, everyone is invited and not a single penny is charged.
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Party Playa
2 Calle 2 Nte
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La atarraya is one of the first restaurants in playa del carmen, it is located in the 2nd street and the beach close to the ferry station that has departures for cozumel island. The place is well known amongst the locals since the dishes they serve are traditional mexican food from the area and affordable prices, they also work together with local fisherman in order to have the freshest fish. This restaurant truly cares about tourists and locals and once a year in “El dia de la virgen” the owner makes a big feast that also includes beer, this is to show gratitude to the virgen for another year more, everyone is invited and not a single penny is charged.
This restaurant is located at the 10th ave, between the 2nd street and Juarez ave. This is a great and affordable option for traditional Mexican and local cuisine, it is well known amongst the locals due the generous servings and fair prices.
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La Mission
Calle 2 Norte
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This restaurant is located at the 10th ave, between the 2nd street and Juarez ave. This is a great and affordable option for traditional Mexican and local cuisine, it is well known amongst the locals due the generous servings and fair prices.
Diablito cha cha cha is a seafood restaurant/bar located in the 12th street and 1st ave, in the heart of playa nightlife,is covered by a palapa and has a funky vibe, the food and cocktails are really good and the music too, this place opens after 7 pm.
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Diablito cha cha cha
KM 9.6 Av. Boca Paila
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Diablito cha cha cha is a seafood restaurant/bar located in the 12th street and 1st ave, in the heart of playa nightlife,is covered by a palapa and has a funky vibe, the food and cocktails are really good and the music too, this place opens after 7 pm.
This is a Mexican restaurant located at the 8th street and 5th avenue, the menu consists in traditional Mexican food, it is open from breakfast to dinner and offers a good variety in drinks too, a good place for dinner or brunch.
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MI PUEBLO COCINA MEXICANA
Quinta Avenida
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This is a Mexican restaurant located at the 8th street and 5th avenue, the menu consists in traditional Mexican food, it is open from breakfast to dinner and offers a good variety in drinks too, a good place for dinner or brunch.

Getting Around

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Collectivo pickup stop
LB Calle 2 Nte
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Shopping

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Plaza Las Américas
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Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall is three floors of shopping in downtown Playa de Carmen, right on famous Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue). Quinta Alegria offers a modern shopping experience and in a convenient location.Plenty of trees and plants and sitting areas complete the experience. Underground parking is available.
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Pusat Perbelanjaan Quinta Alegria
Avenida Constituyentes
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Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall is three floors of shopping in downtown Playa de Carmen, right on famous Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue). Quinta Alegria offers a modern shopping experience and in a convenient location.Plenty of trees and plants and sitting areas complete the experience. Underground parking is available.
Centro Maya is located next to playacar on the main highway as you are driving south out of Playa del Carmen. This mall includes the City Club, Soriana (grocery store), a movie theater, there are go-karts located in the parking lot. There are about 20 small shops including a swimwear shop, sports store and a large shoe store. Something to do on a rainy day.
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Centro Maya Shopping Mall
2100 Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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Centro Maya is located next to playacar on the main highway as you are driving south out of Playa del Carmen. This mall includes the City Club, Soriana (grocery store), a movie theater, there are go-karts located in the parking lot. There are about 20 small shops including a swimwear shop, sports store and a large shoe store. Something to do on a rainy day. 
Paseo del Carmen links Playacar Phase 1 with the south end of 5th avenue. You can walk through the open air mall along cobblestoned paths through to the different shops. Stores include: Zara, American Apparel, Diesel, Bershka, Ultrafemme, and a Harley Davidson shop. You can also get a Starbucks fix, ice cream, food and drinks while you are there.
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PASEO DEL CARMEN
10 C. Boquinete
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Paseo del Carmen links Playacar Phase 1 with the south end of 5th avenue. You can walk through the open air mall along cobblestoned paths through to the different shops. Stores include: Zara, American Apparel, Diesel, Bershka, Ultrafemme, and a Harley Davidson shop. You can also get a Starbucks fix, ice cream, food and drinks while you are there.

Entertainment & Activities

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Cinépolis Las Américas
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Taman Xplor oleh Xcaret
Km 282 Puerto Juarez
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You can swim in underground rivers, stroll along trails in the middle of the jungle and explore the caves. Discover new colors at Butterfly Pavilion and the mysteries of the ocean in the Coral Reef Aquarium. the fauna that inhabits the park are deer, Jaguars, flamingos and exotic birds.There are several attractions to visit as the Mayan ruins, the Mexican Folk Art Museum, a traditional Hacienda Henequenera and the Chapel of Guadalupe.In addition, enjoy Mexican culture and get entertained with pre-Hispanic dances, the equestrian show and the splendid presentation of “Xcaret Mexico Espectacular”, with more than 300 artists on stage.
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Xcaret
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You can swim in underground rivers, stroll along trails in the middle of the jungle and explore the caves. Discover new colors at Butterfly Pavilion and the mysteries of the ocean in the Coral Reef Aquarium. the fauna that inhabits the park are deer, Jaguars, flamingos and exotic birds.There are several attractions to visit as the Mayan ruins, the Mexican Folk Art Museum, a traditional Hacienda Henequenera and the Chapel of Guadalupe.In addition, enjoy Mexican culture and get entertained with pre-Hispanic dances, the equestrian show and the splendid presentation of “Xcaret Mexico Espectacular”, with more than 300 artists on stage.

Arts & Culture

3D Museum of Wonders is about art and illusion.  Its incredible pieces create optical illusions that make you look smaller, taller or appear you are falling! It´s a great experience for all the family not just for kids. Open to the public with accessible prices. The museum also features a cinema with artistic projections and cultural films, even documentaries and 3D techniques.
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Museum 3D Keajaiban
10 Avenida Norte
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3D Museum of Wonders is about art and illusion.  Its incredible pieces create optical illusions that make you look smaller, taller or appear you are falling! It´s a great experience for all the family not just for kids. Open to the public with accessible prices. The museum also features a cinema with artistic projections and cultural films, even documentaries and 3D techniques.
The Museo Frida Kahlo, is located on the Fifth Avenue and 8th street.The colourful, modern museum opened its doors in time for the 110th anniversary of Kahlo’s birth, with a mix of audiovisual interactive installations, exhibits and, of course, a collection of Kahlo’s artwork.It’s the second location for the museum, whose original location is in Mexico City.The Mexican painter was a legend of the art world thanks to a remarkable career in the first half of the 20th century.
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Museum Frida Kahlo
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The Museo Frida Kahlo, is located on the Fifth Avenue and 8th street.The colourful, modern museum opened its doors in time for the 110th anniversary of Kahlo’s birth, with a mix of audiovisual interactive installations, exhibits and, of course, a collection of Kahlo’s artwork.It’s the second location for the museum, whose original location is in Mexico City.The Mexican painter was a legend of the art world thanks to a remarkable career in the first half of the 20th century.

Everything Else

This adorable shopping street offers a lot of versability. There are many stunning restaurants and cafee´s to enjoy. Furtherore you will find a lot of offers for souvenirs, cigarrs, hanna tattoos and a lot more. If you are about to go shopping there, keep in mind, that nearly every shop has got his own prices. This is also a good chance for people who like to improve their abilities as tradesman, regarding the possibility to push some prices
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QUINTA AVENIDA PLAYA DEL CARMEN
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This adorable shopping street offers a lot of versability. There are many stunning restaurants and cafee´s to enjoy. Furtherore you will find a lot of offers for souvenirs, cigarrs, hanna tattoos and a lot more. If you are about to go shopping there, keep in mind, that nearly every shop has got his own prices. This is also a good chance for people who like to improve their abilities as tradesman, regarding the possibility to push some prices