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Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen

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    Grace
    "A little cute shop in playa del carmen"(12 Tips)
    Rashta K.
    "... if you're looking for quiet. Something for everyone in Playa."(11 Tips)
    Jose Luis V.
    "Mamitas beach rulez"(2 Tips)
    Viajandolavidaloca
    "Dress casual, you're on the beach."(6 Tips)
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  • Teuctzintliheart icon on user image
    TeuctzintliJanuary 11, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    One of the gorgeous beaches that Mexico have. If you visit on March or August you will find all the town alone for you to enjoy. Take the bus or rent a car and don't hesitate to visit Tulum.
  • Viajandolavidalocaheart icon on user image
    ViajandolavidalocaFebruary 13, 2015
    Cute pueblo vibe. Dress casual, you're on the beach. Tons of bars, pubs and restaurants. Drinks are pretty much fresh wherever you go. Try SALT tequila w/ your Marg.
  • Shelley P.heart icon on user image
    Shelley PFebruary 7, 2014
    Really quaint area especially at night! Lots of lovely restaurants and shopping - some good, some a bit tacky! You can barter with the jewelry stores! Definitely worth visiting if you are in the area!
    Upvoted Oct 9
  • Anderson M.heart icon on user image
    Anderson MantovaniJanuary 27, 2015
    Excellent for shopping, eating and night entertainment, but if you are looking for a beautiful beach, stay in Tulum, rent a car, and go to Carmen's at night.
  • Abyss D.
    Abyss Dive CenterNovember 17, 2012
    Perfect beach town that has something for everyone...diving, nature, shopping, etc. Central location makes it a good base from which to visit other parts of the Riviera Maya!
  • Rashta K.
    Rashta KrugerJanuary 10, 2015
    Fall in love with this amazing place..so many lovely shops, restaurants & beaches! BPM Festival is pretty wild so steer clear of that week if you're looking for quiet. Something for everyone in Playa.
  • Hany Y.heart icon on user image
    Hany YoussefFebruary 15, 2017
    Amazing city, 5th avenue is a must see! Such a summery & lively experience to walk around there & try all the diff bars & restaurants, cafes & shopping
  • Arvid S.heart icon on user image
    Arvid SchneiderNovember 17, 2015
    When it's sunny a great small town. Lots of shops. A bit too much annoying muchachos who want to sell you stuff. Nice beaches
  • iHARAheart icon on user image
    iHARAJune 5, 2017
    Beautiful and amazing! Blue water! *****
  • Rana ✨
    Rana ✨January 7, 2020
    If you’re coming to Cancun this beautiful area is a must. Full of life.. full of tourists and very good Shops!
  • Romina z.
    It was my first time in playa del carmen and i really enjoyed the vibe if city
  • Bogdan
    BogdanFebruary 8, 2015
    Awesome beach with white sand and transparent water in the sea. Walk a bit further up north if you prefer less crowded places
  • Philippe D.
    Philippe DupuitAugust 11, 2011
    Once at Cancun Airport, you do not have to pay some US$65.00 for a Taxi drive to Playa del Carmen or Downtown Cancun, take the bus named ADO - ado.com.mx ;)
  • Jococo C.
    Jococo CDecember 23, 2012
    Relax and get a bottle of double X beer. A lime Margarita If you're not a beer lover. . If you love both...-> bulldog margarita! A combination of both.
  • Agustin N.heart icon on user image
    Agustin NievesNovember 10, 2015
    Beautiful place, many things to do in there, going to an hotel into Playacar is a good idea but there you can't move by walk
  • Herminio M.
    Herminio MarquezDecember 21, 2015
    La Fusheria restaurant, Woooow one of the best on seafood!!!
  • Werther V.heart icon on user image
    Werther VeulemansJuly 17, 2014
    A shitty Place for backpackers who love nature and originality. This is just another beach city.
  • Luis Eduardo M.heart icon on user image
    Luis Eduardo MeleanAugust 14, 2014
    Playa del Carmen is PERFET. You can party, go shopping, relax the beach, eat and enjoy the view.
  • Juan R.
    Juan RocaApril 17, 2013
    Are you in Playa? Want to save money in your vacation? Visit us at Sayvin on the 10th bt 12th & 14th next to Coco Bongo Upstairs Sushi ken & Wings Army. Join us today! Whatsapp +529841681366
  • Gaston M.heart icon on user image
    Gaston Motola AcunaDecember 1, 2017
    Stunning, beautiful, anything you want to do, you can do. Enjoy!
  • Caezar F.
    Caezar FloresSeptember 28, 2010
    Be sure to barter really good, if they give you a price offer them half and work your way up, if your not satisfy leave and they will cave in and give you the best price, Happy Shopping
  • Damian M.heart icon on user image
    Damian MercadoAugust 8, 2015
    Stay on the weekend and visit the 12th Street at night and party until the sunrise.
  • Jimmy C.
    Jimmy CollinsNovember 3, 2012
    Fishing is great. Stay away from Captain Ricks. Their boats are old and their crews don't care. Wasabi Loco had some pretty awesome boats and crews.
  • Kay W.
    Kay WaltenAugust 27, 2011
    Now this is a place to vacation. Get tips from their fan page http://www.facebook.com/PlayaCarmen to see what is happening now!
  • Guilherme B.
    Guilherme Brito GouvêaOctober 31, 2013
    If you wanna go to the clubs and rock all night, be sure to stay near calle 12
  • Grace
    GraceAugust 21, 2015
    A little cute shop in playa del carmen
  • Neinerheart icon on user image
    NeinerJanuary 30, 2015
    Everything is good
  • Grace
    GraceAugust 21, 2015
    Very lively fun place
  • Alvaro T.heart icon on user image
    Alvaro TraconisAugust 20, 2018
    I’m in love 😍
  • Andreas N.heart icon on user image
    Andreas NellasDecember 20, 2015
    A lot of shopping options in the center
  • Brian R.
    Brian RFebruary 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great beach, good dining prices, great place :-)
  • Cy S.heart icon on user image
    Cy SaitoJune 7, 2015
    Lots of stores and nice people!
  • Boris C.heart icon on user image
    Boris CarrilloMarch 27, 2016
    Good for young couples or friends
  • mike p.heart icon on user image
    mike perezAugust 15, 2015
    What else do you from playa del carmen ?
  • Juan Camilo G.
    Juan Camilo GarciaDecember 27, 2012
    Divers UnderGround Technical, Cave & Recreational Diving Training and Scuba Diving Tours
  • Al N.heart icon on user image
    Al NessAugust 25, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great trendy and fun!
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MacrowMarch 22, 2015
    If your going to Cozumel buy single tickets so your not stuck waiting for one companies ferry
  • Darryl H.
    Darryl HonDecember 27, 2011
    Take local transit to save big bucks from taxis'. Be sure to visit the beach and do wonder further than 5th Ave.
  • Juan Pablo T.heart icon on user image
    Juan Pablo TellezJune 26, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Mamitas Beach Club
  • Chuq Y.heart icon on user image
    Chuq YangMarch 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great beach clubs!
  • Jorge V.heart icon on user image
    Jorge VillaFebruary 19, 2016
    Paradise!, look for surrounding beaches
  • Neilheart icon on user image
    NeilMay 16, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Food, people, culture
  • Rolando R.
    Rolando RoaFebruary 9, 2013
    You can buy nice music in here!!
  • Alfa
    AlfaOctober 15, 2014
    This place is like Tijuana's Revolucion, but with a beach.
  • Erick V.heart icon on user image
    Erick ValenciaJanuary 20, 2016
    Best place ever
  • Karlita S.
    Karlita SalinasJanuary 27, 2014
    Great place to live!!!!
  • Ize R.heart icon on user image
    Ize RedApril 7, 2015
    Bonitooo.....bonito
  • Pekko V.heart icon on user image
    Pekko VehviläinenDecember 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    For food, try Zenzi or Canibal Royal.
  • Phillip M.
    Phillip MathisJanuary 6, 2012
    So much history, you can't start to absorb it all.
  • Shayheart icon on user image
    ShayFebruary 12, 2015
    Nice. Layed back town.
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