some of my suggestions from my time living in Playa
1. Deseo - Hotel & Lounge
aAmi L: One of my favorite hotels in the World. Semana Santa is a really good time to be in Playa. Read more.
2. Papa Charly
aAmi L: Only 3 tables, fresh pasta, bring your own wine. Perfect homemade pasta.
3. Diablito Cha Cha Cha
aAmi L: Asian infused tapas style food, great people watching.
4. La Santanera
aAmi L: This club is really well put together, managed and produced. By far the best playa has to offer. Gets going at 2am.
5. Pink Elephant Club
aAmi L: The New York boys landed and brought their branded club that rocks in NYC and rocks in Playa
6. Mamita's Beach Club
aAmi L: Fantastic beach scene. Mamitas was there from the start of the popularity of Playa. And they got it right.
7. Maroma Adventures
aAmi L: Voted Best Beach in the World by National Geographic in 2008
8. Hotel Boutique Magic Blue
aAmi L: Little more secluded but very trendy and well designed boutique hotel. Better if you are a couple.
9. The Papaya Playa Project By Design Hotels
aAmi L: Cabanas on the beach.. sand floor, sticks for walls, bed and bug net. So cool.
10. Posada Margherita
aAmi L: One thing on the menu each night, chef's choice. You might think you are in someones house in Tuscany. Don't miss this.
11. Nohoch-Mul
aAmi L: Notable Cenote for scuba.
12. Cenote Tajma-Há
aAmi L: Notable cenote for scuba
13. Cenote Dos Ojos
aAmi L: Notable Cenote for diving.
14. Los Milagros
aAmi L: Its actually between Calle 2 y 4. One of my favorite shops in Playa for buy little gifts. Very interesting religious trinkets.
15. La Sirena
aAmi L: This is my favorite gift shop in Playa on Quinta at the corner of Calle 26. Its full of religious gifts as well as mexican wrestling stuff and cult toys and products of good quality.
16. Los Aguachiles
aAmi L: Best Ceviche in Playa. Fantastic sauces, great pricing and it will be full of clued up locals and Playa regulars.
17. El Faraon
aAmi L: I prefer cheaper tacos in more local places around Playa. However, this is great quality food in a convenient location.
18. Coffee Cafe
aAmi L: great coffee and ambience, baking, free internet and of course loads of Playa locals
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