Some of my favorite spots and things to do
Drinks & Nightlife
La Verbena, music house. Live music, rock, reggae, live dj sets, junggle like ambiance, very laid back.
On the most beautiful avenue in Playa, 38th street, this place makes great cocktails made with local Mezcal, Tequilas and more. You will likely enjoy the feel of this jungle bar as it seems to have sprung up amongst the millenial trees still present in this part of town.
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Trujillos Cantina de Selva
Calle FlamingosOn the most beautiful avenue in Playa, 38th street, this place makes great cocktails made with local Mezcal, Tequilas and more. You will likely enjoy the feel of this jungle bar as it seems to have sprung up amongst the millenial trees still present in this part of town.
cool ambiance, live music almost every night of the week, jungle like atmosphere, laid back
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La Verbena
34 Calle 34 Ntecool ambiance, live music almost every night of the week, jungle like atmosphere, laid back
cultural, underground, off the beaten path, live shows, cheap drinks, meet artists, musicians. No fluff just good honest fun
Civil Sin
cultural, underground, off the beaten path, live shows, cheap drinks, meet artists, musicians. No fluff just good honest fun
Onyx Bar
beautiful setting, live music, theme nights, local's hangout. Downtown
Favorite drinking hole, local's hangout, meet different people, laid back atmosphere, always good music
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Hotel La Rana Cansada
132 Calle 10 Nte BisFavorite drinking hole, local's hangout, meet different people, laid back atmosphere, always good music
Food Scene
super cozy, local's hangout, great coffee, good breakfast. Nice ambiance
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Choux choux cafe
con C. 24 Ntesuper cozy, local's hangout, great coffee, good breakfast. Nice ambiance
Best Italian restaurant around Playa, actually, it's the best restaurant in Playa period I think!- Every thing is made on the spot, fresh ingredients, good quality-price. It's a small, unpretencious and authentic place. Great wine selection. Only problem is that all of Playa knows this so be prepared to wait for a table, better yet, make a reservation.
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Romeo Trattoria Pizzeria
150 Calle 4 NteBest Italian restaurant around Playa, actually, it's the best restaurant in Playa period I think!- Every thing is made on the spot, fresh ingredients, good quality-price. It's a small, unpretencious and authentic place. Great wine selection. Only problem is that all of Playa knows this so be prepared to wait for a table, better yet, make a reservation.
Tacos, tacos, tacos... well enough said. there are a few Fogons around town. The one I prefer is across the street from Mega grocery store. Hits the spot, cheap, open late everyday of the week
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El Fogon
Avenida ConstituyentesTacos, tacos, tacos... well enough said. there are a few Fogons around town. The one I prefer is across the street from Mega grocery store. Hits the spot, cheap, open late everyday of the week
Abundant and tasty breakfast, fairly priced, nice ambiance
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PapaCharly
Calle 30 NorteAbundant and tasty breakfast, fairly priced, nice ambiance
delicious Italian food, best pizza in town, beautiful setting, very fair prices
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Trattoria del Centro
delicious Italian food, best pizza in town, beautiful setting, very fair prices
Los Culiados Mariscos
Avenida 20Great seafood, ceviches etc. Fair prices, right downtown
Arts & Culture
Walk around Playa and check out all the street art!- some is really great (some is done by me Laounika:) it's a free museum you can enjoy by simply walking or taking a bike ride...
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Centro
Walk around Playa and check out all the street art!- some is really great (some is done by me Laounika:) it's a free museum you can enjoy by simply walking or taking a bike ride...
find out through the web or by asking around if anything interesting is happening in the theatre, you'll be surprised to find they host many fascinating, often free or very cheap cultural events!
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Teatro De La Ciudad Solidaridad
find out through the web or by asking around if anything interesting is happening in the theatre, you'll be surprised to find they host many fascinating, often free or very cheap cultural events!
As well as a night life hangout, also a cultural center where they have all kinds of workshops. everything from collage, live drawing classes, theater classes, workshops for kids and adults. amazing place to meet other artists and connect
Civil Sin
As well as a night life hangout, also a cultural center where they have all kinds of workshops. everything from collage, live drawing classes, theater classes, workshops for kids and adults. amazing place to meet other artists and connect
Sightseeing
Not as popular as Tulum or Chicheitza but wow, I think it's a treasure... If you go, keep going and visit the town of Valladolid
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Pirámide de Nohoch Mul
Coba archaeological siteNot as popular as Tulum or Chicheitza but wow, I think it's a treasure... If you go, keep going and visit the town of Valladolid
Essentials
MEGA Soriana
101 30 Avenida Nte.My everyday grocery store, not far from the house
Everything Else
Because Tulum has great beaches, snorkeling, a special atmosphere. Take note that it can be pricy and somewhat hippy-chic pretencious
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Tulum
Because Tulum has great beaches, snorkeling, a special atmosphere. Take note that it can be pricy and somewhat hippy-chic pretencious
don't tell anyone else, but Valladolid is a special little colonial town, about 2hrs drive from Playa, with hidden treasures (such as Cenotes right downtown) a nice authentic atmosphere, food and drink, a few museums, and awesome architecture. It is comparable to Merida, however, I prefer the feel of Valladolid
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Valladolid
don't tell anyone else, but Valladolid is a special little colonial town, about 2hrs drive from Playa, with hidden treasures (such as Cenotes right downtown) a nice authentic atmosphere, food and drink, a few museums, and awesome architecture. It is comparable to Merida, however, I prefer the feel of Valladolid
Beaches, great sunsets (and sunrises, it's an island) well preserved. Great for a day trip. From Cancun, a ferry takes you there in about 30 mins.
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Isla Mujeres
Beaches, great sunsets (and sunrises, it's an island) well preserved. Great for a day trip. From Cancun, a ferry takes you there in about 30 mins.
Entertainment & Activities
just in case it's a rainy day, cinemas are as good as in Canada or the US BUT- they are way cheaper (about $3 ) movies are usually in original language with subs
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Cinépolis Las Américas
just in case it's a rainy day, cinemas are as good as in Canada or the US BUT- they are way cheaper (about $3 ) movies are usually in original language with subs