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
Sur le corner. This corner grill is at the nexus of two of the busiest streets in Playa--5th avenue at Calle Corazon. As such, be prepared to wear your best skinny jeans and stilettos, as you''ll b... read more
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
Probably the only spot in Playa where peeps will know those sunglasses are Proenza, this breezy lounge sets the standard for boutique chic in the Riviera Maya. Taking a cue from Phillipe Starck, wh... 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
Former Ritz-Carlton head chef John Gray opened this cozy sized restaurant several years ago. Though it's received some international attention, we found the food to be bland, the atmosphere boring,... read more
When Ronnie and Joel Gersh opened Java Joe's in 1997 it rapidly became a local institution. Orginal "Playaneers" who helped make Playa what it is today, the Gershes still ... read more
La Ranita, or the Little Frog, is a cozy lil spot for locals and touristas alike. Run by a Swedish couple that like to turn up the heat. You can even buy a bottle and leave it at the bar for next t... read more
Located directly on the white sand beach at the Blue Parrot Resort, the waves break inches away from your impression of the Macarena. During the day, you can lounge St. Tropez style on the... read more
This rooftop open-aired restaurant cum jazz club resembles a local casita, with the requisite palapa and regional hardwoods used throughout. Lilting music (often live) spices up entrees like ... read more
Marvelous Mayan. This Mayan fave has a menu that boasts ingredients used since ancient times. Though the decor is all a bit Disney (on a budget), the restaurant can be fun for kidlets, with columns... read more
Although Media Luna def caters to tourists with its brash colors and its sidewalk menu, the food ain't half bad. The slightly overpriced fusion menu that combines Mayan, Asian, and Mediterranean fl... read more
La Parilla is part of a chain of mexican grills started in Cancun. The decor is over the top Mexican, in a way that tries to convinces tourists its "authentic." Live mariachia bands complete in cos... 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
Rock out with your shoes off at Playa´s beachfront jump off. It club´s ideal location draws fired up locals and turistas amped by the live percussion that grows frenetic with the passin... 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
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 ...
If you want to rent a boat with friends and snorkel at your own lei...
Sur le corner. This corner grill is at the nexus of two of the busi...