A block from the beach, and half a block from shopping on 5th Avenue, this surprisingly affordable boutique hotel in Playa Del Carmen offers Hacienda-style 1-3 bedroom condos and grotto-style pool ... read more
Nestled in prestigious enclave Playa del Carmen, all-inclusive resort Paradisus La Esmeralda offers a Mayan dècor, 512 luxury suites, dramatic free-form pools, a spa, twelve restaurants and ... read more
Situated on a lush tropical preserve in Playa del Carmen, La Perla is the adults-only sister to its more family-friendly La Esmeralda neighbor. Privacy comes first and foremost here. Boas... read more
Probably one of the sickest locations we've seen for a restaurant, Alux (pronounced Ah-Loosh), is literally located in an underground cavern. Fan's of La Esquina will love the, umm, less urban equi... read more
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Viva La Revolution! Palapa Hemingway is one of the more upscale boites in the playa. The gigantic mural of Che Guvera, rendered in socialist style, may be threatening, but we love the palapa roo... read more
"Infamous" is the best word to describe this outpost of the Cancun all-night raver spot. The low budget verz of NYC's Box, Coco Bongo features stage shows, live music, skimpy outfits, and all you c... read more
Though the name might suggest otherwise, Mambo Café is all about salsa. Live Latin bands play every night to hard core dance fanatics. If you're new to the genre, come early for lessons with... read more
Heidi Jurt, a Swiss designer, opened Blue Planet in 1986. Since then the funky boutique has been supplying locals and fash forward dudes and their ladies with hippie-ish ... read more
For Selenas in training, Crunch is the go to spot for flashy evening wear, skimpy bikinis, and bling-bling accessories. read more
Rags from Hola to Us Weekly, Bontan Book Store carries a good mix of Spanish and English titles. Lots of choice reads on Mexican history and culture as well as a selection of challenging beach read... read more
This bookstore offers up a huge selection of books on the local Mayan culture, along with several shelves of Dog eared English paperbacks. In fact, all sales of English languages books go to a char... read more
Ambar Mexicano has a varied array of beautiful creations made from the honey gold fossilized resin from ancient forests in Chiapas (the only source of Amber in the American continent). Look for the... read more
The giant thatched roof, sand floors, and Saarinen style chairs make for a hippie-chic combination, which is in keeping with the rest of the vibe at this far out hotel. We dig the Italian menu with... read more
Laugh out loud good. The stunning view of Akumal's main harbor at funny named restaurant competes with their famous Chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. Décor not exactly Wallpaper mag but the ... read more
Pub'n'grub, Tulum style. This thatched one room cabana right in Tulum village is a pretty down to earth pub n'grub. Vivid orange walls, crayola colored chairs, and a jammin' live music and flamenco... read more
Life is beautiful, but slightly overpriced for the average eats. Best thing about this joint is the sandy on-the-beach location in funky bungalow hotel complex of La Vita e Bella resort. Hammocks, ... read more
Mexicano Mickey D's. Dirty 25 hour diner is the rivieria's equivalent to a greasy spoon. Come for cheap to go food, unless you relish the stunning (not really) view of the gas station, popular with... read more
People watchers paradise. Right in the main plaza of Tulum, this is the happenin hot spot to spot the Havainas and Hermes set. Slurp down a fruit smoothie or the delish coffee Americano and watch t... read more
This small local joint by the pier and supermercado would fail most city's department of health codes, but luckily for you, it's Mexico. Cheaper than a prostitute, trust us and order the salbutes. ... read more
A block from the beach, and half a block from shopping on 5th Avenu...
Nestled in prestigious enclave Playa del Carmen, all-inclusive reso...
Situated on a lush tropical preserve in Playa del Carmen, La Perla ...
Probably one of the sickest locations we've seen for a restaurant, ...
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