Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Food Scene
A brazillian Style & International Cuisine, Salad Bar, Seafood, fine dinning. All you can eat, Great staff, wifi.
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BBVA
& 25 Avenida NteA brazillian Style & International Cuisine, Salad Bar, Seafood, fine dinning. All you can eat, Great staff, wifi.
The new Steakhouse in Playa del Carmen. Very nice setting and atmosphere when you get there. They bring a new concept: Everything is smoked or grilled on a wood planks and Himalayan salt planks.
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Plank Gourmet Grill & Patio Bar
The new Steakhouse in Playa del Carmen. Very nice setting and atmosphere when you get there. They bring a new concept: Everything is smoked or grilled on a wood planks and Himalayan salt planks.
The name means "unexpected," and––thanks to the international dishes created by executive chef Juan Diego Solombrino—this place is truly a surprise. At breakfast, you can order hangover-healing eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, or old-fashioned French toast; later, Imprevist pulls out all the stops with a hint of molecular gastronomy in the tuna tartare with lime and sake foam, and the chilled beetroot soup with goat cheese croquettes, truffle oil, and thyme cream. Risotto choices include a seafood number with squid ink and shaved fennel. The fish cooked in parchment is unbelievably moist, and the beef fillet with foie gras mousse practically melts in your mouth. The cool cocktails and sticky date cake will leave you longing for a siesta. Seating is available at sidewalk tables and in an intimate underground dining room.
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Imprevist
1 Avenida NorteThe name means "unexpected," and––thanks to the international dishes created by executive chef Juan Diego Solombrino—this place is truly a surprise. At breakfast, you can order hangover-healing eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, or old-fashioned French toast; later, Imprevist pulls out all the stops with a hint of molecular gastronomy in the tuna tartare with lime and sake foam, and the chilled beetroot soup with goat cheese croquettes, truffle oil, and thyme cream. Risotto choices include a seafood number with squid ink and shaved fennel. The fish cooked in parchment is unbelievably moist, and the beef fillet with foie gras mousse practically melts in your mouth. The cool cocktails and sticky date cake will leave you longing for a siesta. Seating is available at sidewalk tables and in an intimate underground dining room.
Cure your morning hangover with the breakfast buffet (M$200) at this beach club beside El Taj Condo Hotel. The restaurant serves fresh fusion cuisine that blends Italian, Asian, and Mexican dishes. Lounge chairs and beach beds are abundant, and there are changing rooms, outdoor showers, and oversized towels for your convenience. A section of beach is used as a launching point by small fishing boats, but the view is still lovely and there is plenty of space to relax. As you enter the water, you'll feel about 20-feet of coral stone before the bottom transitions to smooth sand. The morning yoga and tai chi classes are a great way to start the day. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: walking.
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Indigo Beach Club
Cure your morning hangover with the breakfast buffet (M$200) at this beach club beside El Taj Condo Hotel. The restaurant serves fresh fusion cuisine that blends Italian, Asian, and Mexican dishes. Lounge chairs and beach beds are abundant, and there are changing rooms, outdoor showers, and oversized towels for your convenience. A section of beach is used as a launching point by small fishing boats, but the view is still lovely and there is plenty of space to relax. As you enter the water, you'll feel about 20-feet of coral stone before the bottom transitions to smooth sand. The morning yoga and tai chi classes are a great way to start the day. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: walking.
This place is one of the best taquerias in mexico, mi recommendation is "El taco Loco" a humongous burrito with beef, pork, chicken & cheese" for when i'm REALLY hungry. this cost 70 pesos only (5usd)
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El Fogon
Avenida ConstituyentesThis place is one of the best taquerias in mexico, mi recommendation is "El taco Loco" a humongous burrito with beef, pork, chicken & cheese" for when i'm REALLY hungry. this cost 70 pesos only (5usd)
From the street-level bistro, a dramatic staircase leads up to a small cocktail bar and dining room overlooking Fifth Avenue. A stone waterfall is the focal point of the latter, and an open layout provides nearly every table with a breeze from the water. Start with crispy scallops marinated in lime and served over Champagne risotto, then follow up with favorite mains like sesame-seared blue-fin tuna with Portobello mushrooms or cocinita pibil ravioli (a lighter take on Yucatecan achiote-roasted pork). Remarkably flavorful short ribs are cooked for 8 hours in black beer, Dijon mustard, red wine, and honey.
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La Casa del Agua
Quinta AvenidaFrom the street-level bistro, a dramatic staircase leads up to a small cocktail bar and dining room overlooking Fifth Avenue. A stone waterfall is the focal point of the latter, and an open layout provides nearly every table with a breeze from the water. Start with crispy scallops marinated in lime and served over Champagne risotto, then follow up with favorite mains like sesame-seared blue-fin tuna with Portobello mushrooms or cocinita pibil ravioli (a lighter take on Yucatecan achiote-roasted pork). Remarkably flavorful short ribs are cooked for 8 hours in black beer, Dijon mustard, red wine, and honey.
This Playa institution, in a funky jungle garden with fountains, palmettos, and a rambling koi pond, is a favorite breakfast spot. The well-prepared, authentic Mexican selections include soft enchiladas with an excellent mole; homemade empanadas with huitlacoche corn truffle; a seductively spicy habanero cream soup; and classic chilaquiles, a tortilla-and-egg scramble that will have you skipping lunch. It's popular for lunch and dinner as well.
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La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.This Playa institution, in a funky jungle garden with fountains, palmettos, and a rambling koi pond, is a favorite breakfast spot. The well-prepared, authentic Mexican selections include soft enchiladas with an excellent mole; homemade empanadas with huitlacoche corn truffle; a seductively spicy habanero cream soup; and classic chilaquiles, a tortilla-and-egg scramble that will have you skipping lunch. It's popular for lunch and dinner as well.
This upscale seafood restaurant a is an anchor of Playa's alternative culinary scene, reimagining tacos sautéed in olive oil and topped with cucumber or strawberry-habanero salsa. Local favorites include shrimp tacos with "black gold" (beans), fish ceviche with green salsa, and fish tacos wrapped in your choice of corn tortilla, flour tortilla, or a giant leaf of Bibb lettuce. It's an in-the-know spot for lunch or (since it closes at 7) a very early dinner. You'll find other Los Aguachiles locations on Avenida Constituyentes (between Avs. 1 and 5) and the Canibal Royal Beach Club
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Los Aguachiles
Centro Calle 34 NteThis upscale seafood restaurant a is an anchor of Playa's alternative culinary scene, reimagining tacos sautéed in olive oil and topped with cucumber or strawberry-habanero salsa. Local favorites include shrimp tacos with "black gold" (beans), fish ceviche with green salsa, and fish tacos wrapped in your choice of corn tortilla, flour tortilla, or a giant leaf of Bibb lettuce. It's an in-the-know spot for lunch or (since it closes at 7) a very early dinner. You'll find other Los Aguachiles locations on Avenida Constituyentes (between Avs. 1 and 5) and the Canibal Royal Beach Club
Focusing on food from the Pampas region of Argentina, this trendy corner spot has tables on 5th Avenue and second-story seating overlooking the action below. Entrées come with four sauces, dominant among them is chimichurri, made with oil, vinegar, and finely chopped herbs. Start off with empanadas or Argentine sausage, follow up with a sizzling half-pound vacio (flank steak) served on a cast iron skillet, then finish your meal with chocolate fondant and ice cream.
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Sur Steakhouse
236 Calle 10 NteFocusing on food from the Pampas region of Argentina, this trendy corner spot has tables on 5th Avenue and second-story seating overlooking the action below. Entrées come with four sauces, dominant among them is chimichurri, made with oil, vinegar, and finely chopped herbs. Start off with empanadas or Argentine sausage, follow up with a sizzling half-pound vacio (flank steak) served on a cast iron skillet, then finish your meal with chocolate fondant and ice cream.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best club in Playa del Carmen, half night club half Vegas show with open bar. it will keep you amazed from the beginning to end.
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Coco Bongo
The best club in Playa del Carmen, half night club half Vegas show with open bar. it will keep you amazed from the beginning to end.
They have this vintage Mexican stuff everywhere which is amazing, thins i haven´t seen since kid, pool table on the second floor, nice drinks and good prices
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La Choperia
Mz 59 LT 1 5 Avenida NorteThey have this vintage Mexican stuff everywhere which is amazing, thins i haven´t seen since kid, pool table on the second floor, nice drinks and good prices
Good after 1pm night time. house music and live DJ. Located on a nice Rooftoop
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DOLORES YUCABAR
Good after 1pm night time. house music and live DJ. Located on a nice Rooftoop
An awesome open space bar. all kinds of music, all kinds of people. Latin Kinda place for Foreigners to enjoy.
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Rakata Playa del Carmen
Calle 12 NorteAn awesome open space bar. all kinds of music, all kinds of people. Latin Kinda place for Foreigners to enjoy.
Parks & Nature
Private cabanas, a fashionable restaurant, a happening bar, and a vast terrace with a view make this one of Playa's favorite beach clubs. Guests can relax in the VIP area while a DJ spins trance and techno beside the freshwater pool. With two bars, a massage palapa, supply store, and a private catamaran, this place caters to the pampered traveler. A day pass isn't cheap, but it includes food, drinks, and club amenities. Kool Beach is next to Mamitas; both are main venues for the occasional festivals that draw international DJs to town. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for: partiers.
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Кул Бич Клуб
Private cabanas, a fashionable restaurant, a happening bar, and a vast terrace with a view make this one of Playa's favorite beach clubs. Guests can relax in the VIP area while a DJ spins trance and techno beside the freshwater pool. With two bars, a massage palapa, supply store, and a private catamaran, this place caters to the pampered traveler. A day pass isn't cheap, but it includes food, drinks, and club amenities. Kool Beach is next to Mamitas; both are main venues for the occasional festivals that draw international DJs to town. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for: partiers.
The famous beach club is also a very nice place to eat ! Serve breakfast and lunch with a perfect view ! To start your day on style ! Free access for eveybody, if you use the chairs and umbrellas they request a minimal consumption, if not, you can just bring your towels and lay on the sand and enjoy the music and people.
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Мамитас Бич Клуб
8 Calle 28 Nte.The famous beach club is also a very nice place to eat ! Serve breakfast and lunch with a perfect view ! To start your day on style ! Free access for eveybody, if you use the chairs and umbrellas they request a minimal consumption, if not, you can just bring your towels and lay on the sand and enjoy the music and people.
Shopping
You can find stores like Abito, Aldo, American Eagle, Bari, Bebe, Columbia, Cuadra, Daniel Espinosa, Envy, Forever 21, Häagen-Dazs, Hurley, iShop, Julio, La Europea (wine & liquor store) Levis, Loccitane, Marti, Met, Nike, Nutrisa, Oakley, Sanborns, Starbucks & many more.
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Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
Avenida ConstituyentesYou can find stores like Abito, Aldo, American Eagle, Bari, Bebe, Columbia, Cuadra, Daniel Espinosa, Envy, Forever 21, Häagen-Dazs, Hurley, iShop, Julio, La Europea (wine & liquor store) Levis, Loccitane, Marti, Met, Nike, Nutrisa, Oakley, Sanborns, Starbucks & many more.
Located just 4 blocks away home, Mega is Very similar to walmart but in a "mexican way". They have nice Discounts on Fruits & vegetables on Wednesday. Open from 7:00am to 11:00pm
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MEGA Soriana
101 30 Avenida Nte.Located just 4 blocks away home, Mega is Very similar to walmart but in a "mexican way". They have nice Discounts on Fruits & vegetables on Wednesday. Open from 7:00am to 11:00pm
Essentials
HSBC
101 30 Avenida Nte.24 hours ATM service for HSBC Bank.
ATM for Santander Bank And a Money Exchange house next to it (they requiere ID to ex change currency)
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Santander
101 30 Avenida Nte.ATM for Santander Bank And a Money Exchange house next to it (they requiere ID to ex change currency)
For those who like to work out even during vacations. this is the best gym at Playa del carmen. check out their site http://www.thegym.com.mx.
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The Gym Playa del Carmen
255 C. 16 Nte. BisFor those who like to work out even during vacations. this is the best gym at Playa del carmen. check out their site http://www.thegym.com.mx.
Getting Around
This bus station is in less than 6 blocks walking distance from home (less than 10 minutes) a taxi should charge you less than 50 pesos. or 3 dollars. Important: Don't take the taxis right outside the station, the may be more expensive, wait for a passing by one or walk one block away instead.
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Пляж Кармен Альтерна
This bus station is in less than 6 blocks walking distance from home (less than 10 minutes) a taxi should charge you less than 50 pesos. or 3 dollars. Important: Don't take the taxis right outside the station, the may be more expensive, wait for a passing by one or walk one block away instead.
It costs less than 5 usd (40 pesos) and both make less than one hour. it can stop at any point in the high way, Akumal beach, Cenote dos ojos, ixcacel ixcacelito etc Located one in front line of the other. Open from 6am untill Midnight. Fast, cheap and safe even for Foreign Travellers.
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Collectivo pickup stop
LB Calle 2 NteIt costs less than 5 usd (40 pesos) and both make less than one hour. it can stop at any point in the high way, Akumal beach, Cenote dos ojos, ixcacel ixcacelito etc Located one in front line of the other. Open from 6am untill Midnight. Fast, cheap and safe even for Foreign Travellers.
This is the ADO Bus Station Located on the 5th Avenue. the best option to get home from here is in a taxi, i recommend to not get the taxis that are just outside the terminal, but walk one block behind, to the 10th avenue and you save half price (5usd)
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ADO Terminal Turistica Playa Del Carmen station
5 Avenida NorteThis is the ADO Bus Station Located on the 5th Avenue. the best option to get home from here is in a taxi, i recommend to not get the taxis that are just outside the terminal, but walk one block behind, to the 10th avenue and you save half price (5usd)