Guidebook for Akumal
Food Scene
The unique bar can’t be missed with its sandy floor, swings, rustic stools, sea serpent bone chandelier, and life-sized Day of the Dead skeletons seated at the bar with their backs to an altar of candles. The atmosphere is laid-back beachfront fun.
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La Buena Vida
NorthThe unique bar can’t be missed with its sandy floor, swings, rustic stools, sea serpent bone chandelier, and life-sized Day of the Dead skeletons seated at the bar with their backs to an altar of candles. The atmosphere is laid-back beachfront fun.
La Lunita Restaurant is one of the most popular places in Akumal for dinner and it is located on site next to Condo La Mirage # 2! Very convenient! This intimate restaurant nestled amid the swaying palms of Half Moon Bay in Akumal, Mexico includes candlelight and the lulling sound of the waves at no extra charge. La Lunita's menu combines Mexican tradition with contemporary flair.
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La Lunita
La Lunita Restaurant is one of the most popular places in Akumal for dinner and it is located on site next to Condo La Mirage # 2! Very convenient! This intimate restaurant nestled amid the swaying palms of Half Moon Bay in Akumal, Mexico includes candlelight and the lulling sound of the waves at no extra charge. La Lunita's menu combines Mexican tradition with contemporary flair.
For many years, La Cueva del Pescador has been serving fresh fish for locals and visitors. Their secret? The owner is a local fisherman who has been fishing in the Caribbean since 1982. He is the secret to Cueva del Pescador’s continued success. Great margaritas, super friendly staff (his kids), and its central location helps, but the fresh catch served each and every day makes this restaurant super!
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La Cueva del Pescador
For many years, La Cueva del Pescador has been serving fresh fish for locals and visitors. Their secret? The owner is a local fisherman who has been fishing in the Caribbean since 1982. He is the secret to Cueva del Pescador’s continued success. Great margaritas, super friendly staff (his kids), and its central location helps, but the fresh catch served each and every day makes this restaurant super!
Established in 1997 and described by customers as “a hidden gem” in Akumal, they offer a variety of delicious meals throughout the day. Offering both regional and international cuisine their fare has most often been described as eclectic comfort food.. In addition to each meal being freshly prepared for your pleasure, their talented staff also make the Tortillas & Lucy’s Ice Cream by hand on premises.
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Turtle Bay Bakery and Cafe
Established in 1997 and described by customers as “a hidden gem” in Akumal, they offer a variety of delicious meals throughout the day. Offering both regional and international cuisine their fare has most often been described as eclectic comfort food.. In addition to each meal being freshly prepared for your pleasure, their talented staff also make the Tortillas & Lucy’s Ice Cream by hand on premises.
Lol Ha has been around for quite a while, and it all began with Laura and Dave about 30 years ago. What is now the round palapa bar at the Lol Ha Beach Bar, was the entire restaurant that Laura and Dave took over to serve drinks on the beach. Over time, they expanded the palapa bar to include a snack bar with food as well. They taught their crew to make good hamburgers and fries, and their crew taught them to make good cochinita pibil, a classic Mayan dish. As time went by, the snack bar grew in popularity but our small beach bar palapa still exists and serves as our bar today!
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Lol-Ha Restaurant
Lol Ha has been around for quite a while, and it all began with Laura and Dave about 30 years ago. What is now the round palapa bar at the Lol Ha Beach Bar, was the entire restaurant that Laura and Dave took over to serve drinks on the beach. Over time, they expanded the palapa bar to include a snack bar with food as well. They taught their crew to make good hamburgers and fries, and their crew taught them to make good cochinita pibil, a classic Mayan dish. As time went by, the snack bar grew in popularity but our small beach bar palapa still exists and serves as our bar today!
The best beach club in Playa del Carmen! It's right down the block from the Maya Villa and you are right on the beach! The atmosphere and view is amazing. You can see the sun set over the ocean at 6 pm, and wiggled your toes in the nice warm sand at you can eat dinner on the beach. The food is fantastic and the service amazing. Staff is very attentive and helpful. I highly recommend this venue for any type of gathering.
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Indigo Beach Club
The best beach club in Playa del Carmen! It's right down the block from the Maya Villa and you are right on the beach! The atmosphere and view is amazing. You can see the sun set over the ocean at 6 pm, and wiggled your toes in the nice warm sand at you can eat dinner on the beach. The food is fantastic and the service amazing. Staff is very attentive and helpful. I highly recommend this venue for any type of gathering.
THE BEST SEAFOOD IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN & CANCUN They have fourteen years consenting their guests with a wide range of fish and seafood dishes of unparalleled flavor and great quality. Thought to be exquisite since its preparation, the Chef and his team of first level delight the most demanding of palates with classic flavors such as Shrimp Cocktails, Octopus and Oyster; until elaborated presentations of haute cuisine like the Peruvian Specialties or Salmon in Lemon Cream. In this restaurant you will find the best service, a warm and pleasant place in any of their branches in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
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EL Oasis Seafood
Mza. 7 Calle 22 NteTHE BEST SEAFOOD IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN & CANCUN They have fourteen years consenting their guests with a wide range of fish and seafood dishes of unparalleled flavor and great quality. Thought to be exquisite since its preparation, the Chef and his team of first level delight the most demanding of palates with classic flavors such as Shrimp Cocktails, Octopus and Oyster; until elaborated presentations of haute cuisine like the Peruvian Specialties or Salmon in Lemon Cream. In this restaurant you will find the best service, a warm and pleasant place in any of their branches in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
This restaurant is a hole in the ground, literally! This restaurant is really the epitome of Playa Del Carmen. It serves up a fusion cuisine of local taste and highlights the natural landscape of the area in a way that no other restaurant does. This restaurant is located in a cave/cenote which is just outside of the center of Playa Del Carmen. This should be on every tourist list for a unique experience for your trip to Playa Del Carmen and on locals list for at least going once in your lifetime and on a list to take guest. The restaurant and lounge are open just in the evenings so plan your visit then. Most people like to come for drinks in the lounge and walk the loop through the cave.
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Alux Restaurant Bar and Lounge
Mz 217 Lt2 Av Benito JuárezThis restaurant is a hole in the ground, literally! This restaurant is really the epitome of Playa Del Carmen. It serves up a fusion cuisine of local taste and highlights the natural landscape of the area in a way that no other restaurant does. This restaurant is located in a cave/cenote which is just outside of the center of Playa Del Carmen. This should be on every tourist list for a unique experience for your trip to Playa Del Carmen and on locals list for at least going once in your lifetime and on a list to take guest. The restaurant and lounge are open just in the evenings so plan your visit then. Most people like to come for drinks in the lounge and walk the loop through the cave.
The restaurant, the valet area, the lagoon area with a lit jungle area is very impressive. It's a fantastic dinner option to eat at the Cirque du Soleil before to enjoy the show. JOYÀ by Cirque du Soleil combines culinary and performing arts in an intimate theater setting to engage the audience's five senses. Drawing on Mexico's history and heritage, JOYÀ tells the story of an alchemist and his granddaughter embarking on a quest to uncover the secrets of life. JOYÀ takes residency exclusively at the Cirque du Soleil Theater in Riviera Maya at Vidanta Riviera Maya.
Nektar Bar at Vidanta Riviera Maya
The restaurant, the valet area, the lagoon area with a lit jungle area is very impressive. It's a fantastic dinner option to eat at the Cirque du Soleil before to enjoy the show. JOYÀ by Cirque du Soleil combines culinary and performing arts in an intimate theater setting to engage the audience's five senses. Drawing on Mexico's history and heritage, JOYÀ tells the story of an alchemist and his granddaughter embarking on a quest to uncover the secrets of life. JOYÀ takes residency exclusively at the Cirque du Soleil Theater in Riviera Maya at Vidanta Riviera Maya.
Great homemade Italian food in a divine garden setting by the sea and Yalku Lagoon. Fab cozy hangout bar too. Make sure to drive to the end of the road in Akumal to find it! Pasta focused menu. Full bar with small, decent wine list. Great place to watch Mexican sports on TV. Fast service. Credit cards not taken.
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Hotel Que Onda
Caleta YalkuGreat homemade Italian food in a divine garden setting by the sea and Yalku Lagoon. Fab cozy hangout bar too. Make sure to drive to the end of the road in Akumal to find it! Pasta focused menu. Full bar with small, decent wine list. Great place to watch Mexican sports on TV. Fast service. Credit cards not taken.
Perfect for breakfast or lunch. Cute, good food, great prices. Really friendly staff. They serve good food to very reasonable prices. It's much more quiet and less touristic. Especially recommend the lunch menu (fish tacos or fajitas).
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Imelda's Ecocina
Perfect for breakfast or lunch. Cute, good food, great prices. Really friendly staff. They serve good food to very reasonable prices. It's much more quiet and less touristic. Especially recommend the lunch menu (fish tacos or fajitas).
Taverna is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant that offers a truly Italian experience without having to leave Texas. The Italian chefs strive to create the perfect menu using seasonal ingredients for their surprising entrees; every day they present a variety of northern Italian delights from simple comforts such as pan seared sea bass to delicate pasta and fabulous risotto. Risotto is indeed their flagship dish. They only use Carnaroli rice – the “king of the rice”; thanks to its particular characteristics and firm texture the Carnaroli grain maintains its shape during the slow cooking required for a perfect and creamy risotto.
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Taverna Akumal
Taverna is a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant that offers a truly Italian experience without having to leave Texas. The Italian chefs strive to create the perfect menu using seasonal ingredients for their surprising entrees; every day they present a variety of northern Italian delights from simple comforts such as pan seared sea bass to delicate pasta and fabulous risotto. Risotto is indeed their flagship dish. They only use Carnaroli rice – the “king of the rice”; thanks to its particular characteristics and firm texture the Carnaroli grain maintains its shape during the slow cooking required for a perfect and creamy risotto.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mandala Nightclub is the favorite spot to enjoy Playa del Carmen’s nightlife. Located in the heart of Playa, at the famous 12th Avenue and considered one of the chicest spot in town, Mandala is frequented by Cosmopolitan people who love to celebrate until dawn. Its two levels decorated with an Asian style, the best music selection and exceptional service make Mandala Playa a magical place, which will transport you to a new level of fun. The atmosphere at this club is incomparable and the energy that radiates is contagious, here everyone has fun without exception.
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Mandala Playa del Carmen
1 Avenida NorteMandala Nightclub is the favorite spot to enjoy Playa del Carmen’s nightlife. Located in the heart of Playa, at the famous 12th Avenue and considered one of the chicest spot in town, Mandala is frequented by Cosmopolitan people who love to celebrate until dawn. Its two levels decorated with an Asian style, the best music selection and exceptional service make Mandala Playa a magical place, which will transport you to a new level of fun. The atmosphere at this club is incomparable and the energy that radiates is contagious, here everyone has fun without exception.
This place is unbelievably fun, there is a cow balloon hanging from the ceiling. The seats are cow print, hilarious. The music is good and the drinks are great. They offer an open bar option which is always good. Great music, drinks and service.
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Rakata Playa del Carmen
Calle 12 NorteThis place is unbelievably fun, there is a cow balloon hanging from the ceiling. The seats are cow print, hilarious. The music is good and the drinks are great. They offer an open bar option which is always good. Great music, drinks and service.
This is not your regular "pub crawl" this is your pub crawl on steroids this is what we call a Rockstarcrawls, you wont find anything like this anywhere else, often imitated never duplicated. Experience the best personalized nightlife in Playa del Carmen with this all inclusive "all you can drink" 5 hrs open bar, VIP entrances, reserved tables & escorted bar crawl that includes 3 of the best bar/clubs in the area, not to mention bottle service (unlimited bottles) in at least two of the venues of the night. Playacrawl provides a safe, friendly, intimate experience that takes you to the hottest clubs/bars in one night making sure we're hitting the most happening spot on any evening.
PlayaDelCarmen.com
Avenida ConstituyentesThis is not your regular "pub crawl" this is your pub crawl on steroids this is what we call a Rockstarcrawls, you wont find anything like this anywhere else, often imitated never duplicated. Experience the best personalized nightlife in Playa del Carmen with this all inclusive "all you can drink" 5 hrs open bar, VIP entrances, reserved tables & escorted bar crawl that includes 3 of the best bar/clubs in the area, not to mention bottle service (unlimited bottles) in at least two of the venues of the night. Playacrawl provides a safe, friendly, intimate experience that takes you to the hottest clubs/bars in one night making sure we're hitting the most happening spot on any evening.
Parks & Nature
Xcaret
Parque Natural Aktun Chen
Km 107 Carretera Cancún - TulumThe tourist destination is now divided into four main areas: the archaeological site, the pueblo (or town), the zona hotelera (or hotel zone) and the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an. There is more in Tulum Pueblo than just the main street. There are artesanal bakeries, many public squares and parks and the stores aimed at locals selling everything from childrens clothes to hardware and many "fruiterias" with interesting seeds and pastes and gourmet ingredients and fresh exotic fruits. There are Paleterias, pollerias with fire roasted chicken and fixins, beauty parlours, florists and a Catholic church with nightime services. Occasionally there are performances in the squares/main street.
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Ruinas de Tulum
The tourist destination is now divided into four main areas: the archaeological site, the pueblo (or town), the zona hotelera (or hotel zone) and the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an. There is more in Tulum Pueblo than just the main street. There are artesanal bakeries, many public squares and parks and the stores aimed at locals selling everything from childrens clothes to hardware and many "fruiterias" with interesting seeds and pastes and gourmet ingredients and fresh exotic fruits. There are Paleterias, pollerias with fire roasted chicken and fixins, beauty parlours, florists and a Catholic church with nightime services. Occasionally there are performances in the squares/main street.
Cenote y Yal-ku
Coba archaeological site
Coba archaeological siteXplor Park por Xcaret
Km 282 Puerto JuarezCenotes Dos Ojos
Cenote Jaguar RoadLa Playa Xpu-ha Beach Club
Shopping
Tulum
Essentials
SUPERMARKET THE PUEBLITO
Entertainment & Activities
Cinépolis Las Américas
Cinemex Playa Del Carmen
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