Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Entertainment & Activities
Suitable for families due to vast expanse of animals and water based events
1712 locals recommend
Xcaret
Suitable for families due to vast expanse of animals and water based events
Xel Ha
Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km 240, locales 1 & 2, módulo BA great fun filled water day out
Everything Else
Totally adult and kid fun (height restrictions apply) with it's all inclusive day pass. Zip line, drive your own off road buggy and swim in the underground rivers. Food is amazing too
697 locals recommend
Xplor Park by Xcaret
Km 282 Puerto JuarezTotally adult and kid fun (height restrictions apply) with it's all inclusive day pass. Zip line, drive your own off road buggy and swim in the underground rivers. Food is amazing too
5 Avenida Norte
Sops, bars and restaurants of all types laden this street
A totally relaxing beach club. Rent a king size bed on the beach to relax on and enjoy waiter service throughout the day. Totally chilling day
Mosquito Beach Hotel
A totally relaxing beach club. Rent a king size bed on the beach to relax on and enjoy waiter service throughout the day. Totally chilling day
The most amazing day ever searching for plankton eating whale sharks. Swim with them in the wild and see Manta Rays and wild Dolphin to boot. We can book this for you June til Sept. just ask us.
Whale Shark Adventure
32 CamaronesThe most amazing day ever searching for plankton eating whale sharks. Swim with them in the wild and see Manta Rays and wild Dolphin to boot. We can book this for you June til Sept. just ask us.
Sightseeing
Delphinus Xel-Ha
Swim with dolphins at either Xcaret or Xel-Ha
Cozumel Eco Adventure is the best way to see the entire island. We can help you with tickets for the day. Includes ferry to the island, tour by open truck, lunch, snorkeling on the reef, Down town CZM
6 locals recommend
Cozumel
Cozumel Eco Adventure is the best way to see the entire island. We can help you with tickets for the day. Includes ferry to the island, tour by open truck, lunch, snorkeling on the reef, Down town CZM
Board the ferry and head over to is little island for a great day out with excellent north beach. Hire a golf cart and go around the island in 1 hour.
577 locals recommend
Isla Mujeres
Board the ferry and head over to is little island for a great day out with excellent north beach. Hire a golf cart and go around the island in 1 hour.
Food Scene
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.Authentic Mexican food. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 NorteAmazing coffee and chocolate with free wi-fi
The famous brew house of coffee. Very commercial and always busy but good coffee and snacks + free wi-fi
132 locals recommend
Starbucks
The famous brew house of coffee. Very commercial and always busy but good coffee and snacks + free wi-fi
100% Natural Playa del Carmen
Totally natural food products and tasty
This restaurant is a MUST when in Playa. You may have to wait a bit for a table and the service isn't that great but when you get your food all is forgiven. Amazing Thai street food
58 locals recommend
Babe’s Noodles & Bar
8 Calle 8 NteThis restaurant is a MUST when in Playa. You may have to wait a bit for a table and the service isn't that great but when you get your food all is forgiven. Amazing Thai street food
The Cupcake Boutique
Playa del SolOnly dedicated cupcake shop in Playa and it's delicious
Arts & Culture
A great beach club with trendy music, directly on beach and swimming pool attached. Perfect day to relax
210 locals recommend
Kool Beach Club
A great beach club with trendy music, directly on beach and swimming pool attached. Perfect day to relax
Drinks & Nightlife
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.The most famous beach club in all of Playa del Carmen
For a yard drinking competition join the friendly staff at this outlandish bar on the beach
46 locals recommend
Señor Frog's
For a yard drinking competition join the friendly staff at this outlandish bar on the beach
Shopping
Walmart Playa Del Carmen
30 Avenida NorteAll your grocery needs under one roof