Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Shopping
Quinta Alegria Shopping Mall
Avenida ConstituyentesLovely shopping center.
Food Scene
Sur Steakhouse
236 Calle 10 NteBest food and service in PDC
Granted, it’s not traditional Mexican. It’s molecuar. It’s inspired by the modernist movement in Spain. But… damn. The flavors and most of the ingredients are Mexican. And so is the incredible chef de
Cocina de Autor
Km 62 Carr. Cancún - TulumGranted, it’s not traditional Mexican. It’s molecuar. It’s inspired by the modernist movement in Spain. But… damn. The flavors and most of the ingredients are Mexican. And so is the incredible chef de
Truly extraordinary Mexican food served tapas-style: duck confit tacos, cochinita pibil tamales, sea conch and octopus ceviche, shrimp empanadas with chipotle chile, crispy tacos with lamb barbacoa… p
Punta Bonita
Truly extraordinary Mexican food served tapas-style: duck confit tacos, cochinita pibil tamales, sea conch and octopus ceviche, shrimp empanadas with chipotle chile, crispy tacos with lamb barbacoa… p
Old-school Mexican glamour gets a modern makeover: lobster and cactus pear salad; anise-scented duck tacos; black bean cappuccino with cotija cheese foam; filet of beef with mole… plus, a roving marga
Frida
Old-school Mexican glamour gets a modern makeover: lobster and cactus pear salad; anise-scented duck tacos; black bean cappuccino with cotija cheese foam; filet of beef with mole… plus, a roving marga
The fine-dining restaurant at The Tides has just reopened with a swankier look and new menu. It’s still very Robinson Crusoe, but much more comfy. Chef Jetzabel Barragan now serves extraordinary moder
La Marea Restaurant by Viceroy
The fine-dining restaurant at The Tides has just reopened with a swankier look and new menu. It’s still very Robinson Crusoe, but much more comfy. Chef Jetzabel Barragan now serves extraordinary moder
Recently relocated to a newer, larger space farther up the avenue, Yaxche (pronounced JAG-shay) is by far the best Mexican restaurant within Playa’s central core. Much of the restaurant’s original cha
Yaxche
Recently relocated to a newer, larger space farther up the avenue, Yaxche (pronounced JAG-shay) is by far the best Mexican restaurant within Playa’s central core. Much of the restaurant’s original cha
Two words: shrimp tacos! They just don’t get any better (or bigger). Great ceviche as well. Poolside, overlooking the lagoons of Mayakoba. Fairmont Mayakoba, Carretera Cancun 298, Playa del Carmen, 80
La Laguna Restaurant
KM 298 Carretera Tulum - CancúnTwo words: shrimp tacos! They just don’t get any better (or bigger). Great ceviche as well. Poolside, overlooking the lagoons of Mayakoba. Fairmont Mayakoba, Carretera Cancun 298, Playa del Carmen, 80
This no-frills taqueria is the newer, larger offshoot of an old locals-only, taxi-drivers’ favorite (the original still exists a few blocks down). The tacos al pastor (bbq pork) are among the best in
406 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Fogon
Avenida ConstituyentesThis no-frills taqueria is the newer, larger offshoot of an old locals-only, taxi-drivers’ favorite (the original still exists a few blocks down). The tacos al pastor (bbq pork) are among the best in
Everything Else
Vaiven del Mar
Mz 18 Paseo Xaman - HaThe best condos in PDC. Lovely gardens and 4 great pools.
Beautifully done park - cenotes, caves. Loved it! About 20 minute drive.
697 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Xplor Park por Xcaret
Km 282 Puerto JuarezBeautifully done park - cenotes, caves. Loved it! About 20 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Xcaret
Very popular with guests. About 20 minute drive.
Very popular. About an hour drive.
973 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Archeological Zone of Tulum - Mayan Port City Ruins
Km 230 Cancun - ChetumalVery popular. About an hour drive.
Akumal
Snorkel and see sea turtles. 20 minute drive.
Faro Puerto Aventuras
Carr. Tulum - CancúnBoating and swim with dolphins.
Free Private Beach and 2 swimming pools. All inclusive for $45 includes all you drink and eat until 6:00 pm.
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Reef Playacar Resort & Spa
s/n P.º Xaman - HaFree Private Beach and 2 swimming pools. All inclusive for $45 includes all you drink and eat until 6:00 pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tides has just debuted this casual beachfront restaurant, with tables in the sand, where chef Jetzabel Barragan cooks achiote-and-chile-rubbed fish in a wood-burning oven. Great tortilla soup and
Coral Grill & Bar by Viceroy
The Tides has just debuted this casual beachfront restaurant, with tables in the sand, where chef Jetzabel Barragan cooks achiote-and-chile-rubbed fish in a wood-burning oven. Great tortilla soup and
Arts & Culture
Museo 3D de las Maravillas
10 Avenida Norte