Luwii's Playa Guidebook
Beach Club
Martina is sort of a party day beach club but can also be attended relaxed on a bed during the day, whatever your preferred style is
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Martina Beach Club
AlbatrosMartina is sort of a party day beach club but can also be attended relaxed on a bed during the day, whatever your preferred style is
Punta Venado Beach Club by Cancun Adventures
The Reef Playacar Resort & Spa
s/n P.º Xaman - HaIf you have a car or happen to be around Tulum, I would highly recommend this place. The owner of this place is extremely friendly and welcoming and the food is great. For Tulum the prices remain very affordable (there is no entrance fee for example) and the beach in front of you is incredible
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Villa Pescadores Tulum
Km.0.5 Av. Boca PailaIf you have a car or happen to be around Tulum, I would highly recommend this place. The owner of this place is extremely friendly and welcoming and the food is great. For Tulum the prices remain very affordable (there is no entrance fee for example) and the beach in front of you is incredible
One of the famous beach clubs of Playa Del Carmen and right in the center of the town, the beach where it is located is called Mamitas and many people use the term Mamitas as a reference point in Playa. The beach clubs is a bit too big for my liking but it remains a nice spot to hang out for a beach day
934 yerel halk öneriyor
Mamita's Beach Club
8 Calle 28 Nte.One of the famous beach clubs of Playa Del Carmen and right in the center of the town, the beach where it is located is called Mamitas and many people use the term Mamitas as a reference point in Playa. The beach clubs is a bit too big for my liking but it remains a nice spot to hang out for a beach day
Food scene
Great grill restaurant with amazing meat and food on the BBQ. The place is trendy and right at the corner of La Quinta and Calle 30. It is a pretty active and trendy place
139 yerel halk öneriyor
Sonora Grill Playa Del Carmen
esq Calle 30 NorteGreat grill restaurant with amazing meat and food on the BBQ. The place is trendy and right at the corner of La Quinta and Calle 30. It is a pretty active and trendy place
Famous place for breakfast. On Sundays they have a brunch option for something like 300 MXN which is crazy good value for money and very complete. Highly recommended for a breakfast!
123 yerel halk öneriyor
PapaCharly
Calle 30 NorteFamous place for breakfast. On Sundays they have a brunch option for something like 300 MXN which is crazy good value for money and very complete. Highly recommended for a breakfast!
Las Hijas is part of a chain and they are well known for their seafood tacos. The restaurant is located on the corner of Calle 38 and La Quinta and it is usually pretty active and vibrant
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Las Hijas de la Tostada 5a Avenida y Calle 38
5 5 Av. Nte.Las Hijas is part of a chain and they are well known for their seafood tacos. The restaurant is located on the corner of Calle 38 and La Quinta and it is usually pretty active and vibrant
Fusion is like a beach day restaurant and it is one of the only places in Playa where you can eat at night feet in the sand. They very often have rock bands and on Thursdays they have a fire show
Fusion
con Calle 6 NorteFusion is like a beach day restaurant and it is one of the only places in Playa where you can eat at night feet in the sand. They very often have rock bands and on Thursdays they have a fire show
This is another similar restaurant as Fusion, beach restaurant where you can eat feet in the sand. The view from there is amazing and you truly feel on a Caribean holiday in Mexico. The food prices are still reasonable
32 yerel halk öneriyor
INTI Beach
This is another similar restaurant as Fusion, beach restaurant where you can eat feet in the sand. The view from there is amazing and you truly feel on a Caribean holiday in Mexico. The food prices are still reasonable
La Vagabunda is located at the end of Calle 38. They serve Mexican food, great tacos at affordable prices. The place is also considered by some as a bar and you can hang out there for drinks. The place is opened and you can people watch people coming back from the beach
14 yerel halk öneriyor
La Vagabunda de la 38
Local 1 Calle FlamingoLa Vagabunda is located at the end of Calle 38. They serve Mexican food, great tacos at affordable prices. The place is also considered by some as a bar and you can hang out there for drinks. The place is opened and you can people watch people coming back from the beach
Mu is considered an institution in Playa Del Carmen for their quality burgers. They also make amazing cocktails
101 yerel halk öneriyor
Mu. Burgerhouse
11 40 Avenida Nte.Mu is considered an institution in Playa Del Carmen for their quality burgers. They also make amazing cocktails
Another highly recommended place for Mexican food and the prices are super reasonable. The quality of the food and authenticity is top notch!
376 yerel halk öneriyor
Los Aguachiles
Centro Calle 34 NteAnother highly recommended place for Mexican food and the prices are super reasonable. The quality of the food and authenticity is top notch!
Piola is an italian/argentinian restaurants with great options for pasta, pizza and they also make great cocktails. The staff is super friendly and welcoming and the setting is very nice on Calle 38
253 yerel halk öneriyor
Piola
lt 2 Calle 38 Nte.Piola is an italian/argentinian restaurants with great options for pasta, pizza and they also make great cocktails. The staff is super friendly and welcoming and the setting is very nice on Calle 38
City/town information
Considered a top place to visit in the region and with some of the most beautiful cenotes. Valladolid does not have beaches, it is more of an authentic and spiritual place
409 yerel halk öneriyor
Valladolid
Considered a top place to visit in the region and with some of the most beautiful cenotes. Valladolid does not have beaches, it is more of an authentic and spiritual place
Akumal has an amazing lagoon and one beach where you can swim and snorkel with turtles. From Playa it is about 30 minutes drive
416 yerel halk öneriyor
Akumal
Akumal has an amazing lagoon and one beach where you can swim and snorkel with turtles. From Playa it is about 30 minutes drive
Bacalar would require a couple of days at least as the drive from Playa is about 3.5 hours but the lagoons and tranquility of this place is very unique and deserves a visit
268 yerel halk öneriyor
Bacalar
Bacalar would require a couple of days at least as the drive from Playa is about 3.5 hours but the lagoons and tranquility of this place is very unique and deserves a visit
Holbox is located north of Cancun but it is regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The water is crystal blue and the island has a nice laidback vibe
220 yerel halk öneriyor
Holbox
Holbox is located north of Cancun but it is regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The water is crystal blue and the island has a nice laidback vibe
Isla Mujeres can be visited as part of a day trip on a boat from Playa. The water out there is crystal blue and the island is very charming
577 yerel halk öneriyor
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres can be visited as part of a day trip on a boat from Playa. The water out there is crystal blue and the island is very charming
Cenotes
Best for: families
If you are planning a trip (and you most definitely should!) to nearby Tulum, make sure to visit Cenote Zacil Ha and its neighbor, Cenote Carwash.
Cenote Zacil-Ha is a small and beautiful open air cenote with crystal clear waters. There are lots of opportunities to jump from the sides or even zip line across and drop into the cenote from above! Other features include hammocks and regular swimming pools to lounge around!
How to get to Cenote Zacil Ha: Cenote Zacil Ha is a great inclusion to a Tulum or Coba day trip. It is easily accessed by rental car. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Zacil Ha ticket cost: tickets cost $80 pesos
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Cenote Zacil-Ha
Carretera Federal 180 de CuotaBest for: families
If you are planning a trip (and you most definitely should!) to nearby Tulum, make sure to visit Cenote Zacil Ha and its neighbor, Cenote Carwash.
Cenote Zacil-Ha is a small and beautiful open air cenote with crystal clear waters. There are lots of opportunities to jump from the sides or even zip line across and drop into the cenote from above! Other features include hammocks and regular swimming pools to lounge around!
How to get to Cenote Zacil Ha: Cenote Zacil Ha is a great inclusion to a Tulum or Coba day trip. It is easily accessed by rental car. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Zacil Ha ticket cost: tickets cost $80 pesos
Best for: snorkeling, diving, swimming
Gran Cenote is a large and popular cenote located outside Tulum. It is made up of a collection of caves, caverns and an open air cenote. It is one of the best diving cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula.
The waters are crystal clear, so clear that it is often possible to spot turtles swimming in its waters. Gran Cenote is also incredible for snorkeling. It is relatively easy to swim and snorkel into the caves for a spectacular view of the light beams hitting the water through the cave opening and to check out the rock formations.
Best Playa Del Carmen Cenotes: Gran Cenote is really popular and we recommend visiting early or late in the day to avoid the crowds. The cenote is open from 8am to 4:45pm, with last entry at 4:15pm.
How to get to Cenote Gran:Gran Cenote is a great inclusion to a Tulum or Coba day trip. It is easily accessed by rental car (check prices now!). If you are traveling by Colectivo from Playa Del Carmen, take a taxi or a second Colectivo in the direction of Coba when you arrive in Tulum. Colectivos leave from 2 street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Gran ticket cost: tickets for Gran Cenote cost $180 pesos
410 yerel halk öneriyor
Gran Cenote
Best for: snorkeling, diving, swimming
Gran Cenote is a large and popular cenote located outside Tulum. It is made up of a collection of caves, caverns and an open air cenote. It is one of the best diving cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula.
The waters are crystal clear, so clear that it is often possible to spot turtles swimming in its waters. Gran Cenote is also incredible for snorkeling. It is relatively easy to swim and snorkel into the caves for a spectacular view of the light beams hitting the water through the cave opening and to check out the rock formations.
Best Playa Del Carmen Cenotes: Gran Cenote is really popular and we recommend visiting early or late in the day to avoid the crowds. The cenote is open from 8am to 4:45pm, with last entry at 4:15pm.
How to get to Cenote Gran:Gran Cenote is a great inclusion to a Tulum or Coba day trip. It is easily accessed by rental car (check prices now!). If you are traveling by Colectivo from Playa Del Carmen, take a taxi or a second Colectivo in the direction of Coba when you arrive in Tulum. Colectivos leave from 2 street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Gran ticket cost: tickets for Gran Cenote cost $180 pesos
Best for: swimming, diving, those looking for an easily accessible and chilled cenote experience
A neighbor of the previously mentioned Zacil- Ha, the small and relaxed Cenote Ak Tun Ha is also known the Carwash Cenote as it was once used for exactly that, washing cars! The cenote has a large open air pool which is just feet from the car park and a variety of wildlife lives within its waters.
Fish and turtles swim in an underwater world of stalactites and stalagmites and a little resident crocodile occasionally makes an appearance. The undergrowth leads to a cave section. Cenote Carwash reaches up to 50 feet in depth and it is common to see divers emerging from its waters.
How to get to Cenote Carwash: Cenote Carwash is a great inclusion to a Tulum or Coba day trip. It is easily accessed by rental car. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Carwash ticket cost: tickets cost $50 pesos
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Cenote Car Wash
Best for: swimming, diving, those looking for an easily accessible and chilled cenote experience
A neighbor of the previously mentioned Zacil- Ha, the small and relaxed Cenote Ak Tun Ha is also known the Carwash Cenote as it was once used for exactly that, washing cars! The cenote has a large open air pool which is just feet from the car park and a variety of wildlife lives within its waters.
Fish and turtles swim in an underwater world of stalactites and stalagmites and a little resident crocodile occasionally makes an appearance. The undergrowth leads to a cave section. Cenote Carwash reaches up to 50 feet in depth and it is common to see divers emerging from its waters.
How to get to Cenote Carwash: Cenote Carwash is a great inclusion to a Tulum or Coba day trip. It is easily accessed by rental car. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Carwash ticket cost: tickets cost $50 pesos
Best for: divers, swimming, snorkeling
Located between Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, Cenote Dos Ojos is one of the best diving cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Its name translates as Cenote Two Eyes in reference to the double sinkholes connected by a boardwalk which take the appearance of two eyes. The double sinkholes join to form an underground cavern. Many visitors opt to join a snorkeling tour down into the caves. With its deep cave system, Dos Ojos is very popular with divers.
How to get to Cenote Dos Ojos: Cenote Dos Ojos is most easily accessed by rental car. If you are traveling by Colectivo from Playa Del Carmen, the drop off point is on highway 307 at the entrance to the Dos Ojos park – be aware, it is a 30 minute walk along a dirt road to the cenote. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Dos Ojos ticket cost: tickets are $450 pesos and this includes all cenotes in the Dos Ojos park – both Sac Actun and Nicte Ha are also incredible and worth a visit if you have time. Individual tickets for Dos Ojos only are $350 pesos.
323 yerel halk öneriyor
Two Eyes Cenote
Best for: divers, swimming, snorkeling
Located between Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, Cenote Dos Ojos is one of the best diving cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Its name translates as Cenote Two Eyes in reference to the double sinkholes connected by a boardwalk which take the appearance of two eyes. The double sinkholes join to form an underground cavern. Many visitors opt to join a snorkeling tour down into the caves. With its deep cave system, Dos Ojos is very popular with divers.
How to get to Cenote Dos Ojos: Cenote Dos Ojos is most easily accessed by rental car. If you are traveling by Colectivo from Playa Del Carmen, the drop off point is on highway 307 at the entrance to the Dos Ojos park – be aware, it is a 30 minute walk along a dirt road to the cenote. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver where you want to disembark.
Cenote Dos Ojos ticket cost: tickets are $450 pesos and this includes all cenotes in the Dos Ojos park – both Sac Actun and Nicte Ha are also incredible and worth a visit if you have time. Individual tickets for Dos Ojos only are $350 pesos.
Cenote Crisatlino is located very close to previously mentioned Cenote Azul and is definitely worth a stop. This cenote is an open air cenote and home to some of the most beautiful crystal clear blue waters in Mexico.
How to get to Cenote Cristalino: Cenote Cristalino is easily accessed by rental car, a local Colectivo or a quick taxi ride. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver you want to get out at Cenote Cristalino. It can easily be combined with a visit to the nearby Cenote Azul and Cenote Jardin Del Eden.
Cenote Cristalino ticket cost: entry to Cenote Cristalino costs $150 pesos per person
175 yerel halk öneriyor
Cenote Cristalino
Km. 269 Carr. Cancún - TulumCenote Crisatlino is located very close to previously mentioned Cenote Azul and is definitely worth a stop. This cenote is an open air cenote and home to some of the most beautiful crystal clear blue waters in Mexico.
How to get to Cenote Cristalino: Cenote Cristalino is easily accessed by rental car, a local Colectivo or a quick taxi ride. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver you want to get out at Cenote Cristalino. It can easily be combined with a visit to the nearby Cenote Azul and Cenote Jardin Del Eden.
Cenote Cristalino ticket cost: entry to Cenote Cristalino costs $150 pesos per person
Together with the neighboring Cenote Azul and Cenote Cristalino, Cenote Jardin Del Eden is one of the most popular Playa Del Carmen cenotes.
Upon entering the cenote, which also goes by the name Cenote Ponderosa, it’s instantly apparent how it was named the Garden of Eden – the large open air swimming pool is surrounded by lush green vegetation and looks exactly like you’d imagine the Garden of Eden to be.
As well as swimming in its clear waters, Cenote Jardin Del Eden is great for cliff jumping and snorkeling. It’s cave system is very popular with scuba divers.
Playa Del Carmen cenotes tip: some parts of Cenote Jardin Del Eden are extremely deep so be careful.
How to get to Cenote Jardin Del Eden: Cenote Jardin Del Eden is easily accessed by rental car, a local Colectivo or a quick taxi ride. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver you want to get out at Cenote Jardin Del Eden
Cenote Jardin Del Eden ticket cost: entry to Cenote Jardin Del Eden costs $100 pesos per person.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Jardin Del Eden Cenote
Together with the neighboring Cenote Azul and Cenote Cristalino, Cenote Jardin Del Eden is one of the most popular Playa Del Carmen cenotes.
Upon entering the cenote, which also goes by the name Cenote Ponderosa, it’s instantly apparent how it was named the Garden of Eden – the large open air swimming pool is surrounded by lush green vegetation and looks exactly like you’d imagine the Garden of Eden to be.
As well as swimming in its clear waters, Cenote Jardin Del Eden is great for cliff jumping and snorkeling. It’s cave system is very popular with scuba divers.
Playa Del Carmen cenotes tip: some parts of Cenote Jardin Del Eden are extremely deep so be careful.
How to get to Cenote Jardin Del Eden: Cenote Jardin Del Eden is easily accessed by rental car, a local Colectivo or a quick taxi ride. Colectivos leave from 2nd street in Playa Del Carmen, just tell the driver you want to get out at Cenote Jardin Del Eden
Cenote Jardin Del Eden ticket cost: entry to Cenote Jardin Del Eden costs $100 pesos per person.