On 5th Avenue, you can find lots of shopping centers with international brands, restaurants, bars, night clubs and souvenir shops. It’s a pedestrian avenue that runs through the city and it’s considered to be the heart of it. It’s the center of the nightlife and it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Playa del Carmen. It’s very busy and loud, but it has a unique vibe and it’s worth a visit. You can also find there lots of coloruful houses and murals.
The culinary scene in Playa del Carmen is simply amazing, you can find there cuisines from all over the world.
Las Hijas de la Tostada (delicious fish tacos, tostadas & sea food)
Chiltepin Marisquillos (great Mexican food & seafood)
Tom Yam Gung Thai Food (delicious affordable Thai food)
Que Huevos (great for breakfast & lunch, it’s a Mexican Cuisine)
Trattoria del Centro (Italian food, great pizza & pasta, I loved their Hugo Spritz)
Zitla Ceiba (amazing breakfast, lunch, dinner ; Mexican Food)
Visit Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and the open-air Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman on your own terms, with this private guided tour. You'll head out to to Chichen Itza bright and early so that you can avoid the crowds and heat that come later in the day, continuing on to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman for a refreshing dip. You'll finish your tour with an a la carte lunch in colonial Valladolid.
Snorkel with sea turtles and swim in a freshwater cenote on this stress-free tour from Cancun, a great choice for first-time visitors and nature lovers. Jump from snorkeling with tropical fish in the Caribbean to a walk through the jungle that explores the caves and caverns, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned coach. Plus, snacks and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.
This wild and beautiful beach is located only about 30-40 min drive from Playa del Carmen and it’s perfect for a day trip. There are some beach bars & restaurants.
Cenote is a natural sinkhole willed with water, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater. We can find many of those natural beauties in the Yucatan Peninsula. Cenote Azul is a beautiful cenote with different shades of blue, located near Playa del Carmen.