Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

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Guidebook for Playa del Carmen

Parks & Nature

Great public beach! Where the locals go to the beach, has parking area.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Esmeralda
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great public beach! Where the locals go to the beach, has parking area.
Fantastic public access beach! 5 minutes from home, next to Hotel Paradisus.
Estacionamiento Playa
Fantastic public access beach! 5 minutes from home, next to Hotel Paradisus.

Sightseeing

The world-famous 5a avenida extends to this part of town, ride a bicycle or walk to the heart of 'Playa'.
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calle Quinta Avenida
5 Avenida Norte
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The world-famous 5a avenida extends to this part of town, ride a bicycle or walk to the heart of 'Playa'.
There are some authentic mayan ruins here (left of the marker), small but quaint, so if you want to impress your mom about having visited the mayan ruins while in México without going on an actual day trip, this is the place to take those pictures!
Xaman-Ha Condos
Bahía del Espíritu Santo
There are some authentic mayan ruins here (left of the marker), small but quaint, so if you want to impress your mom about having visited the mayan ruins while in México without going on an actual day trip, this is the place to take those pictures!

Entertainment & Activities

Kiteboarding school and rental, great spot with services.
Boardsports Beach - Kiteboarding & Paddleboarding School
Km 294 México 307
Kiteboarding school and rental, great spot with services.

Food Scene

Local coffee shop, one block away. Nothing fancy but gets the job done!
cafe & pasteleria K & B
Local coffee shop, one block away. Nothing fancy but gets the job done!
Great seafood, good drinks and fantastic view!
380 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diablito cha cha cha
KM 9.6 Av. Boca Paila
380 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great seafood, good drinks and fantastic view!
Typical mexican "cocina económica" which translates to "economic diner", great value, clean and easy, around $4 usd per full meal.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LA CHOZA DEL WINIK
Avenida CTM
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Typical mexican "cocina económica" which translates to "economic diner", great value, clean and easy, around $4 usd per full meal.
My favorite restaurant in Playa del Carmen, Great breakfast and brunch, fantastic dinner. International menu. Average prices but great food!
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Imprevist
1 Avenida Norte
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite restaurant in Playa del Carmen, Great breakfast and brunch, fantastic dinner. International menu. Average prices but great food!

Essentials

Pharmacy.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FARMACIAS SIMILARES
Mz374Lt12 30 Avenida Nte.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pharmacy.
It's the ubiquitous mexican 7-11 franchise, open 24/7, for all your essentials and a little bit of groceries, no alcohol though!
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OXXO
Esquina Calle Sauco
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's the ubiquitous mexican 7-11 franchise, open 24/7, for all your essentials and a little bit of groceries, no alcohol though!
Very well appointed pharmacy, open 24/7.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmacias YZA
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very well appointed pharmacy, open 24/7.
Just another Walmart, for your every day groceries needs.
679 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Playa Del Carmen
30 Avenida Norte
679 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just another Walmart, for your every day groceries needs.

Drinks & Nightlife

970 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coco Bongo
970 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Parrot
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mandala Playa del Carmen
1 Avenida Norte
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona