Parks & Nature
Great public beach! Where the locals go to the beach, has parking area.
108 locals recommend
Point Esmeralda
Great public beach! Where the locals go to the beach, has parking area.
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 locals recommend
Calle Quinta Avenida
5 Avenida NorteThe 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 SantoThere 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 307Kiteboarding school and rental, great spot with services.
Food Scene
cafe & pasteleria K & B
Local coffee shop, one block away. Nothing fancy but gets the job done!
Diablito cha cha cha
KM 9.6 Av. Boca PailaGreat 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 locals recommend
LA CHOZA DEL WINIK
Avenida CTMTypical 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 locals recommend
Imprevist
1 Avenida NorteMy favorite restaurant in Playa del Carmen, Great breakfast and brunch, fantastic dinner. International menu. Average prices but great food!
Essentials
FARMACIAS SIMILARES
Mz374Lt12 30 Avenida Nte.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 locals recommend
OXXO
Esquina Calle SaucoIt's the ubiquitous mexican 7-11 franchise, open 24/7, for all your essentials and a little bit of groceries, no alcohol though!
Farmacias YZA
Very well appointed pharmacy, open 24/7.
Just another Walmart, for your every day groceries needs.
679 locals recommend
Walmart Playa Del Carmen
30 Avenida NorteJust another Walmart, for your every day groceries needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Coco Bongo
Blue Parrot
Mandala Playa del Carmen
1 Avenida Norte