Rigo’s Guide to PDC
Food scene
Best tacos de pastor! 🤤 The Taco Loco is a big burrito 😋
You must also order the queso fundido (melted cheese with your choice of meat and tortillas)
The best Fogon is closer to the house on P. del Pedregal & Av Luis Donaldo Colosio. All Fogon's are great though, I just prefer going to this one because they know me by name & my order lol
Card/Cash accepted
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El Fogon
Avenida ConstituyentesBest tacos de pastor! 🤤 The Taco Loco is a big burrito 😋
You must also order the queso fundido (melted cheese with your choice of meat and tortillas)
The best Fogon is closer to the house on P. del Pedregal & Av Luis Donaldo Colosio. All Fogon's are great though, I just prefer going to this one because they know me by name & my order lol
Card/Cash accepted
One of the most popular seafood restaurants in Playa.
Card/Cash accepted
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La Barracuda Seafood
Calle UnoOne of the most popular seafood restaurants in Playa.
Card/Cash accepted
Popular cafe, an absolute must! Delicious food & great vibes!
Card/Cash accepted
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Choux choux cafe
con C. 24 NtePopular cafe, an absolute must! Delicious food & great vibes!
Card/Cash accepted
My favorite beach bar restaurant in Playa.
The ceviche & aguachiles are my favorite!
Walk in from 1 Avenida Nte. through Hotel Colibri Beach for a nice view of their greenery. You can also access the restaurant from the beach.
Card/Cash accepted
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Lido Bar Restaurant
My favorite beach bar restaurant in Playa.
The ceviche & aguachiles are my favorite!
Walk in from 1 Avenida Nte. through Hotel Colibri Beach for a nice view of their greenery. You can also access the restaurant from the beach.
Card/Cash accepted
Delicious breakfast! Popular place to get bread.
Card/Cash accepted
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Belleville Panadería & Pastelería
Calle 1 SurDelicious breakfast! Popular place to get bread.
Card/Cash accepted
BBQ that will make your mouth water. Arguably better than some BBQ places in Houston in my opinion.
The pulled pork & brisket is 🔥
Card/Cash accepted
Viking Smoke Master BBQ
Avenida SolidaridadBBQ that will make your mouth water. Arguably better than some BBQ places in Houston in my opinion.
The pulled pork & brisket is 🔥
Card/Cash accepted
Great place to get breakfast within walking distance of the house. The chilaquiles mayas are my favorite
Card/Cash accepted
Café Los Búhos - Restaurante y Jardín
Avenida ChemuyilGreat place to get breakfast within walking distance of the house. The chilaquiles mayas are my favorite
Card/Cash accepted
Tacos estilo chilango (mexico city style tacos) The suadero tacos are my favorite here, the salsas are also bomb. There's a marquesita cart right outside, must try!
Cash only
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Taquerias El Ñero Chemuyil
Tacos estilo chilango (mexico city style tacos) The suadero tacos are my favorite here, the salsas are also bomb. There's a marquesita cart right outside, must try!
Cash only
Amate 38
y 5 Av. Nte.Lovely experience all around. Fresh ingredients
Delicious food & drinks! Mezcaleria.
All restaurants on calle 38 are great!
Card/Cash accepted.
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La Perla Pixan
Delicious food & drinks! Mezcaleria.
All restaurants on calle 38 are great!
Card/Cash accepted.
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.Great atmosphere, good food
EL Oasis Seafood
Mza. 7 Calle 22 NteDelicious seafood. Card/Cash accepted
Wings Army Chetumal
499 Av. Erick Paolo MartínezWings/Burgers/Bowls, great place to watch a game
Card/Cash accepted
Cash/Card accepted. This place has a cool cenote in front of it, great beer
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AKUMAL CERVECERIA
Calle FlamingosCash/Card accepted. This place has a cool cenote in front of it, great beer
Cozy speakeasy w/great cocktails. Must make reservations for the speakeasy. No reservations are required to drink at the small bar in front.
Aéreo Café Bar
Cozy speakeasy w/great cocktails. Must make reservations for the speakeasy. No reservations are required to drink at the small bar in front.
Great place to enjoy international & local beer. The Krakauerwurst & fries are so good
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Club de la Cerveza
Great place to enjoy international & local beer. The Krakauerwurst & fries are so good
Cash/card accepted. Really good seafood & with upbeat music. Fun environment.
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Mariskinky
Cash/card accepted. Really good seafood & with upbeat music. Fun environment.
Gourmet Park
Really cool spot filled with food trucks, a bar, and tv projector.
El Hongo
Uniquely decorated restaurant dishing up breakfast, enchiladas, mole & more. 9am-4pm
Yummy Cochinita Pibil (roasted pork). I usually order the torta de cochinita.
Card/Cash accepted.
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La Cochi Loka
27 Calle 10 NteYummy Cochinita Pibil (roasted pork). I usually order the torta de cochinita.
Card/Cash accepted.
Cash/Card accepted. I usually order the enmoladas de pollo & sopa de tortilla.
El Encanto Restaurante
Cash/Card accepted. I usually order the enmoladas de pollo & sopa de tortilla.
Sightseeing
Eco-archaeological park with attractions, basically a mexican disneyland. You must visit & stay for the show at the end of the night!
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Xcaret Park
Eco-archaeological park with attractions, basically a mexican disneyland. You must visit & stay for the show at the end of the night!
Jungle adventure park with zip-lining, ATVs, rafting and caves
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Xplor Park von Xcaret
Km 282 Puerto JuarezJungle adventure park with zip-lining, ATVs, rafting and caves
Akumal
Beach, diving, turtles
Must watch the Danza de los Voladores (Dance of the flyers, ritual originated in Veracruz) The ritual consists of dance and the climbing of a 30-meter (98 ft 5 in) pole from which four of the five participants then launch themselves tied with ropes to descend to the ground
Mayan dances are also performed here throughout the day. Find a space on the beach behind el Portal Maya.
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Parque Los Fundadores
Avenida Benito JuárezMust watch the Danza de los Voladores (Dance of the flyers, ritual originated in Veracruz) The ritual consists of dance and the climbing of a 30-meter (98 ft 5 in) pole from which four of the five participants then launch themselves tied with ropes to descend to the ground
Mayan dances are also performed here throughout the day. Find a space on the beach behind el Portal Maya.
Local beach, can find Coatis (small, curious, friendly animals; part of the raccoon family). Closest beach to the house
Playa Punta Esmeralda
Local beach, can find Coatis (small, curious, friendly animals; part of the raccoon family). Closest beach to the house
You'll find nightclubs on this street closer to the beach.
Mandala, Abolengo, La Vaquita & more
Calle 12 Norte
Calle 12 NorteYou'll find nightclubs on this street closer to the beach.
Mandala, Abolengo, La Vaquita & more
Coco Bongo
Fun nightclub, features a show throughout the night. Crowded.
Santino Night Club
152 Quinta AvenidaNightclub, the rooftop bar is fun!
40 min ferry ride to Cozumel. Ultamar & Winjet ferries. Buy tickets at Muelle Fiscal Playa del Carmen
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San Miguel de Cozumel
40 min ferry ride to Cozumel. Ultamar & Winjet ferries. Buy tickets at Muelle Fiscal Playa del Carmen
My favorite cenote. Jump off the tree on the raised platform if you dare. Gets crowded so go early if you prefer a calmer environment. No sunscreen allowed
Entry is 200 pesos, they'll check your trunk for alcohol so I'm not telling you to put the cooler in the back seat but...
Jardin del Eden Cenotes, 77734 Q.R., Mexiko
My favorite cenote. Jump off the tree on the raised platform if you dare. Gets crowded so go early if you prefer a calmer environment. No sunscreen allowed
Entry is 200 pesos, they'll check your trunk for alcohol so I'm not telling you to put the cooler in the back seat but...
Go to Punta Sam to hop on an Ultamar Ferry to Isla Mujeres. I recommend renting a golf cart to see Punta Sur. Playa Norte is absolutely gorgeous. Take some pictures on the rainbow stairs located in the middle of the isla. The Joint is a great place for live reggae music & good food/drinks
Isla Mujeres, Villas Quintana Roo, 77536 Cancún, Q.R., Mexiko
Go to Punta Sam to hop on an Ultamar Ferry to Isla Mujeres. I recommend renting a golf cart to see Punta Sur. Playa Norte is absolutely gorgeous. Take some pictures on the rainbow stairs located in the middle of the isla. The Joint is a great place for live reggae music & good food/drinks
Next to cenote Eden. $150-200 peso entry fee. Cash only.
Incredibly beautiful cenote with a jumping platform, caves and swim throughs for free divers. Plenty of space to store belongings and lockers are available to rent.
Cenote Cristalino, 77734 San José, Q.R., Mexiko
Next to cenote Eden. $150-200 peso entry fee. Cash only.
Incredibly beautiful cenote with a jumping platform, caves and swim throughs for free divers. Plenty of space to store belongings and lockers are available to rent.
Largest open water cenote (250 meters long). Beautiful mangroves surround the crystal clear water. You won't want to forget your mask, snorkel and fins. There is a friendly croc named Pancho here.
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Casa Cenote
Largest open water cenote (250 meters long). Beautiful mangroves surround the crystal clear water. You won't want to forget your mask, snorkel and fins. There is a friendly croc named Pancho here.
So many beautiful cenotes to see at parque dos ojos. Make sure to check out Cenote Taak Bi Ha, you don't want to miss it
Parque Dos Ojos
So many beautiful cenotes to see at parque dos ojos. Make sure to check out Cenote Taak Bi Ha, you don't want to miss it
My cenote scuba diving business. Visit thecenoteguidedotcom to book your cenote dives and explore the beauty of Xibalba - the Mayan underworld. Guided cavern dives in the following cenotes: Eden, Tajma Ha, Dos Ojos, El Pit, Nicte-Ha, Taak Bi Ha, Dreamgate, Angelita, Carwash, Zapote, Kin-Ha
Rigo the Cenote Guide - Cenote Diving
My cenote scuba diving business. Visit thecenoteguidedotcom to book your cenote dives and explore the beauty of Xibalba - the Mayan underworld. Guided cavern dives in the following cenotes: Eden, Tajma Ha, Dos Ojos, El Pit, Nicte-Ha, Taak Bi Ha, Dreamgate, Angelita, Carwash, Zapote, Kin-Ha
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Taxis
Download the Radio Taxi PDC App to call a taxi.
So kannst du sparen
$ exchange
https://everythingplayadelcarmen.com/exchanging-money-in-playa-del-carmen/
Was einpacken?
Packing list
light clothes, bathing suits, sunglasses, hats, biodegradable sunscreen & bug spray, beach bag, sandals/flipflops, underwater case for phone for cenote visits, snorkel equipment, light windbreaker w/ hood for when it rains.
Bräuche und Kultur
Sunday Alchohol Sales
Most liquor stores stop selling alcohol after 3-5 pm on Sundays. Does not apply to restaurants/bars.