Below, you will find a few of the more popular nearby restaurants, attractions and things to do in Playa del Carmen. But that’s certainly not all there is to do and see. For more recommendations and insider tips, our friendly staff is more than happy to help with recommendations, tips and assistance.
100% Traditional Mexican and Contemporary Restaurant. Breakfast,
Brunch, A/C 5 avenida esquina con 26, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
In honor of Argentinian soccer icon Diego Marandona (the restaurant’s name is a reference to his jersey number, 10), El Diez showcases his favorite pizzas and parrilladas (Argentine-style barbecues) in the bright, vibrant dining room or on the terrace overlooking bustling La Nueva Quinta.
Evoking the style and ambiance of a Parisian sidewalk café, Chez Celine serves simple, French-style cuisine at even simpler prices.
Head to Martina Beach Club to find a private paradise waiting just for you on a white sand beach overlooking the turquoise Caribbean. Calle 44 con la Playa, Street 44 at the Beach, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 77710.
This beach club and restaurant features hammocks, palapas, showers, baths, and tables and a range of watersports.
Steeped in Mexican and Mayan culture, legend, music and heritage, this archaeological park features a butterfly pavilion and a preserve with flamingos, manatees, spider monkeys, and jaguars. Guests can also swim with dolphins, float down a lazy river, swim in underground rivers, climb a small Mayan ruin, visit the aquarium, relax on the beach and more.
This exhilarating eco adventure park offers 14 zip lines, amphibious vehicle rides, and breathtaking underground rivers dotted with million year old stalactites and stalagmites.
Xel-Há Park is the ultimate playground in paradise, with lazy rivers, unlimited snorkeling, stunning trails for hiking and biking, ziplines through the jungle canopy, a kids’ playground and more. You can also fuel up or wind down at a great selection of restaurants and bars.
This “sensory theme park” showcases 15 attractions on land, air and water that will blow your mind, from mesmerizing gardens, labyrinths and a salt river to exhibits like the Way of Dwarfs and Giants, a Mud River, the Labyrinth of Underground Arteries and more. After five hours at Xenses, your idea of what is possible will be forever changed.
The archaeological zone of Tulum offers the perfect combination of ancient Mayan ruins, sites of historical interest, and a laid back beach life. The ruins at Tulum are similar to those of Chichen Itza, but on a smaller scale, and their mysterious beauty is only heightened by the extraordinary backdrop of the beautiful Caribbean ocean. Tulum offers countless attractions, yet it retains an air of relaxed tranquility that is perfect for couples or families. Dedicated to conservation and eco-tourism, Tulum is a ‘must see’ experience that, without a doubt, should be on your Playa del Carmen vacation ‘To do’ list.
Named one of the Seven Wonders of the World, these ruins of the ancient Mayan empire feature massive pyramids and a cenote where human sacrifices took place. If you take only one sightseeing trip while in Mexico, this is the place to go!
Located on famous 5th Avenue, this upscale indoor-outdoor shopping mall features Forever 21, Bebe, Aldo, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, The Body Shop and restaurants ranging from Starbucks or Haagen Dazs to the much-loved Mexican chain restaurant Sanborn's.
This pedestrian-friendly outdoor shopping mall in the upscale Playacar neighborhood features clothing shops like Guess, Zara and Benetton along with locally owned boutiques carrying everything from bathing suits and clothing to cigars and jewelry. At night, you’ll be entertained by street performers, jugglers and acrobats.
Visit one of the most beautiful historic churches in Mexico.
