Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Getting Around
America Car Rental
On the ground floor of the building.
Parks & Nature
This is our nicest beach in Playa and located at your doorstep. As guests you receive exclusive discounts at Mamita's Beach Club.
934 locals recommend
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.This is our nicest beach in Playa and located at your doorstep. As guests you receive exclusive discounts at Mamita's Beach Club.
This complex looks out onto Kool Beach Club at Mamita's Beach. This is our nicest beach in Playa - WHITE SAND< FREE OF ROCK AND CORAL, AND EXCESS SEAWEED and BOATS.
As guests you received exclusive discounts to the beach club.
210 locals recommend
Kool Beach Club
This complex looks out onto Kool Beach Club at Mamita's Beach. This is our nicest beach in Playa - WHITE SAND< FREE OF ROCK AND CORAL, AND EXCESS SEAWEED and BOATS.
As guests you received exclusive discounts to the beach club.
Best Beach Clubs
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.Guests receive a discount.
Our condo connects to and guest walk out to this beach club. Guests receive upgrades.
210 locals recommend
Kool Beach Club
Our condo connects to and guest walk out to this beach club. Guests receive upgrades.
Food scene
Best Steak, best service...a bit pricey but worth it. Our fav!
139 locals recommend
Sonora Grill Playa Del Carmen
esq Calle 30 NorteBest Steak, best service...a bit pricey but worth it. Our fav!
Great lunch specials - best deal in town - excellent quality.
Dinner menu - Italian - Papa Charly special is my favorite.
123 locals recommend
PapaCharly
Calle 30 NorteGreat lunch specials - best deal in town - excellent quality.
Dinner menu - Italian - Papa Charly special is my favorite.
Romeo Trattoria Pizzeria
150 Calle 4 NteOne of the better Italian places.
YUM YUM by George
10 Avenida NorteAmazing Thai food!!! A must try!
Oh lala
147 C. 14 Nte. BisOne of our top restaurants in Playa....very small, make a reservation.
This is a restaurant in a cenote. You will not find this anywhere else in the world. You are basically dining inside of a beautiful cave. The food is not the best in town, but at least go for drinks and maybe an appetizer.
250 locals recommend
Alux Restaurant Bar and Lounge
Mz 217 Lt2 Av Benito JuárezThis is a restaurant in a cenote. You will not find this anywhere else in the world. You are basically dining inside of a beautiful cave. The food is not the best in town, but at least go for drinks and maybe an appetizer.
City advice
Ways to save
Pay with credit card when you can...
You will get the best exchange rate. Get a bit of cash from the ATM but do not use the ATM's on 5th Ave. They charge extra fees, us bank ATM's like Scotiabank, HSBC, Citibank
What to pack
Bring less than you think you need
Playa is super casual....and 5th Ave is made with interlocking bricks...so leave the high heels at home. Bathing suits and casual coverups and maybe one decent outfit are all you need.
Getting around
Best to walk if you can
Everything is within walking distance from any of our condos. Parking is a bit of a nightmare, so best to walk. Renting a car is good for a day trip but you will not use a car for everyday activities. Cabs are cheap too ...
Customs and culture
Tipping is 10%
Everyone will be asking for a tip....don't feel obligated. If you are taking a tour and want to tip, no more than 10% is fine.
Restaurants 10% is customary.
Useful phrases
Buenos Dias, Buenos Tardes, Buenos Noche....
When you greet a Mexican either you say "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good evening".
Travelling with kids
Raining? What to do with kids?
We have 2 movie theaters, a 3D Museum, a Planetarium, and an Aquarium.
Don't miss
Before your arrival we send you our 'top ten'
We like to share with our guests our "top ten" things we like to do in Playa along with everything you need to know. We will be emailing this info just prior to your arrival. We try to keep it as up to date as possible.