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Best Things to Do in Playa del Carmen

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Stacy's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

We stayed at Riu Yucatán, highly recommend, great food and fun.

What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?

We used Cancún Adventures for two excursions. So easy to book with, and had two great days. Highly recommend seeing the cenotes, the ruins at Tulum, and snorkeling off of a catamaran is a must!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Playa del Carmen?

My kids are all teenagers, so we booked outdoor adventures for snorkeling and exploring. But don’t book your whole vacation! It is important for them to relax and enjoy a book on the beach as well. Tell them to leave their phones in the hotel room……

Visited Playa del Carmen in July

Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach

Oscar in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Brittany's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

Carboncitos. Great Mexican food and excellent service.

What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?

The beach!

Visited Playa del Carmen in March

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Krista's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Playa del Carmen?

The Andaz Mayakoba is a great family friendly property.

Visited Playa del Carmen in November

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Julieta in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Lesley M's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

We loved Aldo’s for gelato. Claudia recommended it after our photoshoot and it was delicious.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Playa del Carmen?

Bring lots of sunscreen!

Visited Playa del Carmen in March

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Louise's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

Stayed at an all inclusive.

What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?

Stayed at an all inclusive so didn't really go out.

Visited Playa del Carmen in February

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Veronica's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

Fuego restaurant at Mahekal Beach Resort was phenomenal!!! The food is AMAZING and the staff is wonderful!

Visited Playa del Carmen in November

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ana in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Haley's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

ChouxChoux Cafe had a delicious Brioche French Toast for breakfast. It’s a beautiful spot with lush greenery surrounding it, swings on the outdoor patio, and there 2 gorgeous murals on the outside of the restaurant, one of which is 3 stories tall!

What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?

The street art on Calle 10 and Calle 20 is not to be missed. Literally blocks and blocks of stunning murals make it a true feast for the eyes.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Playa del Carmen?

Playa is larger than I expected, so my recommendation would be to plan on spending at least 2 days in the area. One for shopping and sightseeing, and one for enjoying the beach. For a special birthday treat, head over to Amorino for a rose shaped gelato cone topped with a macaroon.

Visited Playa del Carmen in April

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Julieta in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Jenna's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

Paamul Beach Club

What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?

Paamul beach

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Playa del Carmen?

We stayed south of Playa Del Carmen at a Barcelo resort. Our tour to Chichen Itza was wonderful as well as swimming in a cenote.

Visited Playa del Carmen in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Martin in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Melanie's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?

Cenote Maya gives you the opportunity for rappelling into the gorgeous cenote to enjoy the refreshing water. Coupled with a trip to explore at Ek Balam to climb El Torre is an absolute must (even preferred over Chichen Itza)!

Visited Playa del Carmen in July

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Elaine's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

I love 38th Ave in Playa, great bars and restaurants, beautiful foliage, lots of hidden gems.

Visited Playa del Carmen in April

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Sydney's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What are the best places to eat and drink in Playa del Carmen?

We love the Spanish restaurant “El Tapas”. We go multiple times when we come to playa.

Visited Playa del Carmen in February

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Myri's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Hire a private tour for the day and have them take you to the less known restaurants and attractions. We used one and he took us to the most amazing restaurant on the beach

Visited Playa del Carmen in February

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Jenna's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Go to Xplor! It was so much fun!!

Visited Playa del Carmen in September

Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Kelly's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Experience as much as you can! There is so much to see and do!

Visited Playa del Carmen in June

Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Jordan's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

I booked Playa Del Carmen mainly for the hotel. For excursions I highly recommend visiting the ruins, especially the Chichen Itza. I also did a day trip to Cozumel, which was awesome.

Visited Playa del Carmen in March

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Amanda's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

I would highly recommend going to Tulum! We didn't take our son there this time, but my husband and I love Tulum!

Visited Playa del Carmen in February

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Brad's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

It's so easy to fly out to the Yucatan and spend all your time out on the beach. Don't get me wrong - it's easy to see why between the sugar soft sand and the azure blue water, but the inner Yucatan is so full of adventure! There are AMAZING ruins like Chichen Itza and Coba just hiding in all that dense jungle waiting for you to discover!

Visited Playa del Carmen in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


emily's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

We loved doing excursions but also taking some downtime for ourselves to just take in the moment of experiencing our honeymoon.

Visited Playa del Carmen in May

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Corey's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Don’t miss the snorkeling,

Visited Playa del Carmen in April

Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Heidi's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Parasailing was amazing to view all of the beautiful scenery from the sky!

Visited Playa del Carmen in March

Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Mareina's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Paz Vela (bar with swings) Zenzi for live music beach bar! Soma for sushi

Visited Playa del Carmen in February

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Jacquelyn's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Definitely pamper yourself with an all-inclusive!

Visited Playa del Carmen in January

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Conie in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Kendra's Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen

What is your best overall travel tip for Playa del Carmen?

Playa Del Carmen's Little Italy District on 5th Avenue is a must do - a couple of dozen romantic and truly authentic Italian bistros line the street. An unexpected and unique experience!

Visited Playa del Carmen in November

Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen

Claudia in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


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