Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Food Scene
This delightful, upscale restaurant serves a gourmet menu of international fusion consisting of benedicts, omelettes and traditional Mexican cuisine. If you select the set breakfast, your choice of hot dish is accompanied with coffee or tea, a fresh fruit platter served with local honey, granola and yogurt, basket of pastries and a 100% natural juice (the jugo verde is one of the best in town).
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Imprevist
1 Avenida NorteThis delightful, upscale restaurant serves a gourmet menu of international fusion consisting of benedicts, omelettes and traditional Mexican cuisine. If you select the set breakfast, your choice of hot dish is accompanied with coffee or tea, a fresh fruit platter served with local honey, granola and yogurt, basket of pastries and a 100% natural juice (the jugo verde is one of the best in town).
Enjoy Indigo’s famous buffet which includes coffee, fresh squeezed juice, fruit, yogurt and pastry buffet along with your choice of main breakfast entree. Situated on the cool alabaster sand, enjoy brunch with a captivating view of the glistening Caribbean Sea.
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Indigo Beach Club
Enjoy Indigo’s famous buffet which includes coffee, fresh squeezed juice, fruit, yogurt and pastry buffet along with your choice of main breakfast entree. Situated on the cool alabaster sand, enjoy brunch with a captivating view of the glistening Caribbean Sea.
This fine dining establishment and wine bar overlooks the effervescent 5th Avenue and offers an extensive wine list coupled with a vast menu of seafood and international specialties. Start with the fig salad or lobster bisque, then choose form a selection of culinary sensations such as the seafood risotto, braised duck, lamb shank with couscous or a tender grilled steak. Visit their webpage to for more information on their weekend wine tasting schedule.
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La Casa del Agua
Quinta AvenidaThis fine dining establishment and wine bar overlooks the effervescent 5th Avenue and offers an extensive wine list coupled with a vast menu of seafood and international specialties. Start with the fig salad or lobster bisque, then choose form a selection of culinary sensations such as the seafood risotto, braised duck, lamb shank with couscous or a tender grilled steak. Visit their webpage to for more information on their weekend wine tasting schedule.
This little hole in the wall type Italian bistro serves some of the best handmade pasta, pizza, seafood salads and desserts in town. Since the generous portions are meticulously prepared, at times there can be a wait for the main course. We recommend making a reservation before you go, and ordering a glass of chilled Prosecco from the impressive wine list while you await your savory meal.
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Romeo Trattoria Pizzeria
150 Calle 4 NteThis little hole in the wall type Italian bistro serves some of the best handmade pasta, pizza, seafood salads and desserts in town. Since the generous portions are meticulously prepared, at times there can be a wait for the main course. We recommend making a reservation before you go, and ordering a glass of chilled Prosecco from the impressive wine list while you await your savory meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Coco Bongo presents Las Vegas style performances, premium cocktails and a party atmosphere like no other in Playa del Carmen! Impersonations of some of the most celebrated artists in music history, acrobatics and exceptional dance music are what you can expect from a memorable night in the city’s most stellar night club
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Coco Bongo
Coco Bongo presents Las Vegas style performances, premium cocktails and a party atmosphere like no other in Playa del Carmen! Impersonations of some of the most celebrated artists in music history, acrobatics and exceptional dance music are what you can expect from a memorable night in the city’s most stellar night club
A feel good atmosphere awaits guests at the Dirty Martini Lounge. Take a break from Playa’s hot, tropical climate with a cool, specialty cocktail and chat with the fellow patrons and friendly bar staff. It is just around the corner from the city’s vibrant club scene and is a great pre-curser to a night on the town. Fantastic drink specials are in effect daily, including 2 for 1 martinis on Tuesdays.
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Dirty Martini Lounge
Calle 10 NorteA feel good atmosphere awaits guests at the Dirty Martini Lounge. Take a break from Playa’s hot, tropical climate with a cool, specialty cocktail and chat with the fellow patrons and friendly bar staff. It is just around the corner from the city’s vibrant club scene and is a great pre-curser to a night on the town. Fantastic drink specials are in effect daily, including 2 for 1 martinis on Tuesdays.
This chic club with an Asian-inpired theme, boasts a sultry main dance floor and roof terrace sky bar. Mandala is a must if you are looking for VIP treatment and a party atmosphere that lasts all night long! Visit their twitter page to purchase tickets and receive info on upcoming events.
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Mandala Playa del Carmen
1 Avenida NorteThis chic club with an Asian-inpired theme, boasts a sultry main dance floor and roof terrace sky bar. Mandala is a must if you are looking for VIP treatment and a party atmosphere that lasts all night long! Visit their twitter page to purchase tickets and receive info on upcoming events.
Sightseeing
Located in the heart of Playa del Carmen, Mamitas Beach Club is considered one of the liveliest and most popular beaches for the single twenty to forty something crowd. Every week, DJ’s from around the world travel to spin their pulsating beats at this posh bikini heaven.
Situated on this sultry beach is the headquarters of the world-famous BPM music festival, which is held yearly in January. Mamitas is also the main stage for many other celebrated festivals including Corona Elements and The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, to name a few. For a fee, beach-goers may revel in the sun and have access to sun beds, lounge chairs and food and premium drink service. A variety of water sports such as kite surf, paddle board, parasail, wave runner, and catamaran rentals are available.
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Mamitas
Calle CozumelLocated in the heart of Playa del Carmen, Mamitas Beach Club is considered one of the liveliest and most popular beaches for the single twenty to forty something crowd. Every week, DJ’s from around the world travel to spin their pulsating beats at this posh bikini heaven.
Situated on this sultry beach is the headquarters of the world-famous BPM music festival, which is held yearly in January. Mamitas is also the main stage for many other celebrated festivals including Corona Elements and The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, to name a few. For a fee, beach-goers may revel in the sun and have access to sun beds, lounge chairs and food and premium drink service. A variety of water sports such as kite surf, paddle board, parasail, wave runner, and catamaran rentals are available.
A day trip to Tulum is certainly something to consider when spending time in the Mayan Riviera. Few locations in the world extend visitors the invitation to encounter such a magical scene as they splash in crystal clear waters with views of ancient archeological ruins in the distance.
There is a stretch of public beach to the left of the fork in the road, where you can set up your own cooler and chairs and enjoy the picturesque views. However, in either direction of the fork, there are boundless options for beach clubs and restaurants offering loungers with umbrellas, usually for a minimum purchase of food and drink. Ziggy’s, Rosa del Viento and La Vita e Bella are three top choice beachside clubs in this quaint, bohemian town.
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Tulum
A day trip to Tulum is certainly something to consider when spending time in the Mayan Riviera. Few locations in the world extend visitors the invitation to encounter such a magical scene as they splash in crystal clear waters with views of ancient archeological ruins in the distance.
There is a stretch of public beach to the left of the fork in the road, where you can set up your own cooler and chairs and enjoy the picturesque views. However, in either direction of the fork, there are boundless options for beach clubs and restaurants offering loungers with umbrellas, usually for a minimum purchase of food and drink. Ziggy’s, Rosa del Viento and La Vita e Bella are three top choice beachside clubs in this quaint, bohemian town.
This tranquil piece of paradise is located on the shores of Punta Venado, a charming park boasting cenotes, horseback riding, ATV and ziplining tours. The lush jungle opens up to a clearing where sits the Blue Venado Beach Club. The ivory shore is lined with mini palapas for shade, lounge chairs and white-curtained beach beds. The eco-chic restaurant features delectable Mediterranean cuisine and awe-inspiring ocean views.
Bluevenado
This tranquil piece of paradise is located on the shores of Punta Venado, a charming park boasting cenotes, horseback riding, ATV and ziplining tours. The lush jungle opens up to a clearing where sits the Blue Venado Beach Club. The ivory shore is lined with mini palapas for shade, lounge chairs and white-curtained beach beds. The eco-chic restaurant features delectable Mediterranean cuisine and awe-inspiring ocean views.
Parks & Nature
The bay of Akumal is enclosed by the world’s second largest barrier reef and offers sublime snorkeling, diving and fishing opportunities. In fact, the Mayan name Akumal translates to ‘Place Of The Turtles.’ It is one of the few areas in the #MayanRiviera where you can swim with sea turtles year round. Snorkel gear can be rented or diving excursions may be booked at the on-site dive shop. The calm, crystalline waters along the alabaster shore give you the illusion that you are swimming in a pool. Bringing a cooler is allowed or there are several options to dine and enjoy a cool Caribbean cocktail while absorbing the captivating ocean views.
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Akumal
The bay of Akumal is enclosed by the world’s second largest barrier reef and offers sublime snorkeling, diving and fishing opportunities. In fact, the Mayan name Akumal translates to ‘Place Of The Turtles.’ It is one of the few areas in the #MayanRiviera where you can swim with sea turtles year round. Snorkel gear can be rented or diving excursions may be booked at the on-site dive shop. The calm, crystalline waters along the alabaster shore give you the illusion that you are swimming in a pool. Bringing a cooler is allowed or there are several options to dine and enjoy a cool Caribbean cocktail while absorbing the captivating ocean views.
Offering human sacrifices to appease the gods, constructing pyramids with mind-boggling mathematical precision and participating in fierce matches of Poc-a-Toc with the possibility of being beheaded at the end of the game, was just another day in the life of the ancient Maya. They are a civilization that has inhabited parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras for thousands of years, building empires which thrived until approximately the 12th century AD. Chichén Itzá, considered to be a sacred Mayan Mecca, was a significant religious and urban center for the ancient indigenous people. After being colonized around the 8th century by the Itzá, hundreds of thousands of Maya pilgrimaged to the great ceremonial site, which possessed equal prominence as a Central American trade hub. Construction of the first stone buildings began during this time, and over 1000 years later, many of the monuments on the 16 square kilometer archeological site still stand. What is truly spectacular is the special effect which occurs during the spring and fall equinox. As the sun begins to set on these two particular days every year, a shadow is cast which gives the illusion of a massive snake slowly slithering down along the side of the pyramid. Approximately 5 hours later, it connects with a serpent head at the base of the structure. Spectators travel from around the world to witness this marvelous scene.
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Chichén Itzá
Offering human sacrifices to appease the gods, constructing pyramids with mind-boggling mathematical precision and participating in fierce matches of Poc-a-Toc with the possibility of being beheaded at the end of the game, was just another day in the life of the ancient Maya. They are a civilization that has inhabited parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras for thousands of years, building empires which thrived until approximately the 12th century AD. Chichén Itzá, considered to be a sacred Mayan Mecca, was a significant religious and urban center for the ancient indigenous people. After being colonized around the 8th century by the Itzá, hundreds of thousands of Maya pilgrimaged to the great ceremonial site, which possessed equal prominence as a Central American trade hub. Construction of the first stone buildings began during this time, and over 1000 years later, many of the monuments on the 16 square kilometer archeological site still stand. What is truly spectacular is the special effect which occurs during the spring and fall equinox. As the sun begins to set on these two particular days every year, a shadow is cast which gives the illusion of a massive snake slowly slithering down along the side of the pyramid. Approximately 5 hours later, it connects with a serpent head at the base of the structure. Spectators travel from around the world to witness this marvelous scene.
Shopping
Plaza Las Américas
Food, Movies, Shopping and more!
MEGA Soriana
101 30 Avenida Nte.Super Market
Walmart Playa Del Carmen
30 Avenida NorteSuper Market
Entertainment & Activities
For a rainy afternoon, why not to go and enjoy a good movie with delicious popcorn and a soda!!
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Cinépolis Las Américas
For a rainy afternoon, why not to go and enjoy a good movie with delicious popcorn and a soda!!
SAYAB Planetario de Playa del Carmen
S/n Calle 125 NorteCity Planetarium