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We stayed at Riu Yucatán, highly recommend, great food and fun.
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!
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
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Carboncitos. Great Mexican food and excellent service.
The beach!
Visited Playa del Carmen in March
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
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The Andaz Mayakoba is a great family friendly property.
Visited Playa del Carmen in November
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We loved Aldo’s for gelato. Claudia recommended it after our photoshoot and it was delicious.
Bring lots of sunscreen!
Visited Playa del Carmen in March
Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen
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Stayed at an all inclusive.
Stayed at an all inclusive so didn't really go out.
Visited Playa del Carmen in February
Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen
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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
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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!
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.
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
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Paamul Beach Club
Paamul beach
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Go to Xplor! It was so much fun!!
Visited Playa del Carmen in September
Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Don’t miss the snorkeling,
Visited Playa del Carmen in April
Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach
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Parasailing was amazing to view all of the beautiful scenery from the sky!
Visited Playa del Carmen in March
Photo Shoot Location: Playacar Beach
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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
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Definitely pamper yourself with an all-inclusive!
Visited Playa del Carmen in January
Photo Shoot Location: Downtown Playa del Carmen
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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
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