Playa del Carmen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Quintana Roo State, Mexico
About Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is less internationally recognized than its northern sister city,Cancun. However, this comes with many added benefits. Unlike Cancun, which has a reputation of being incredibly touristy, Playa del Carmen retains an authentic Mexican feel due to its smaller size despite still being a tourist destination. Also, Playa del Carmen can be far less crowded and hectic than Cancun year-round. The resorts and hotels are also much newer in Playa del Carmen. To summarize, anything one can find in Cancun - be it gorgeous beaches, great nightlife, or delicious cuisine - one can also find in Playa del Carmen, but in a much more authentic and relaxed environment. Quinta Avenida, also referred to in English as 5th Avenue, is the main tourist thoroughfare in Playa. It is a pedestrian only,
Top Attractions in Playa del Carmen
Explore the best things to see and do in Playa del Carmen:
- ★3D Museum of Wonders
- ★Abyss Dive Center and Training Facility
- ★Advanced Diver Mexico
- ★AlwaysDiving
- ★Cenote Dive Center
- ★Chanolandia
- ★Dive X
- ★La Quinta Avenida
Where to Eat in Playa del Carmen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asadero el Pollo
- 🍴Eat Bar
- 🍴El Fogón
- 🍴El Oasis Seafood
- 🍴Falafel Nessya
- 🍴Food stalls and street carts
Where to Stay in Playa del Carmen
- 🏨Aldea Thai by OceanFront
- 🏨Barrio Latino Hotel
- 🏨Capital O Hotel Illusion Express
- 🏨Casa Palma Hotel
- 🏨Condominiums Natz Ti Ha
- 🏨Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen Travel Guide Sections
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