Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Food Scene
Our absolute favorite cafe in Playa. Great for breakfast and lunch. The French owner shipped the ovens from Paris. Fresh-baked french pastries and memorable tropics-influenced deserts.
984 locals recommend
Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 NteOur absolute favorite cafe in Playa. Great for breakfast and lunch. The French owner shipped the ovens from Paris. Fresh-baked french pastries and memorable tropics-influenced deserts.
For a truly relaxing al fresco breakfast, the jungle-like environment of this favorite spot will make you happy. Excellent Mexican breakfasts. And they make their own granola.
723 locals recommend
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.For a truly relaxing al fresco breakfast, the jungle-like environment of this favorite spot will make you happy. Excellent Mexican breakfasts. And they make their own granola.
Authentic, lively and smokin' hot. You can't do better than El Fogon if you want a local dining experience. Amazing Mexican dishes in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Try the Nachos con Pastor!
406 locals recommend
El Fogon
Avenida ConstituyentesAuthentic, lively and smokin' hot. You can't do better than El Fogon if you want a local dining experience. Amazing Mexican dishes in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Try the Nachos con Pastor!
The best chocolate on earth is right here people! Hot in a mug, chilled in a glass, or frozen in a dish, it's all amazing. I recommend the chocolate frio. If you love chocolate, you'll love this spot.
416 locals recommend
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 NorteThe best chocolate on earth is right here people! Hot in a mug, chilled in a glass, or frozen in a dish, it's all amazing. I recommend the chocolate frio. If you love chocolate, you'll love this spot.
Everything Else
Possibly the best beach club in the world, and it's just a few steps from our condo. Rent chairs and umbrellas for the day (about USD $10), then enjoy their pool, showers and beachside food and drinks
934 locals recommend
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.Possibly the best beach club in the world, and it's just a few steps from our condo. Rent chairs and umbrellas for the day (about USD $10), then enjoy their pool, showers and beachside food and drinks
Xel-Ha is a wonderful adventure park for the whole family. Book your trip online before you arrive. Plan to spend the whole day swimming, snorkeling, exploring caves and bike-riding.
Xel-ha National Park
Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km 240, locales 1 & 2, módulo BXel-Ha is a wonderful adventure park for the whole family. Book your trip online before you arrive. Plan to spend the whole day swimming, snorkeling, exploring caves and bike-riding.
Touted as the best massage in Playa. Spend a relaxing hour at Veronica's. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.
6 locals recommend
Veronica's Massage Gold
Touted as the best massage in Playa. Spend a relaxing hour at Veronica's. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.