What is the main strip in Playa del Carmen?

Parallel to the beach, you'll find Playa del Carmen's main strip, la Quinta Avenida (or “Fifth Avenue''). The five-mile-long pedestrian walkway is lined with hotels, shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars, and clubs, making it a popular nightlife spot.



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As one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mexico, Playa Del Carmen's Fifth Avenue is a hotbed for high-end retailers, bars, restaurants, local shops, cafes, street entertainment, and more. Most of the action happens on Fifth Avenue's three-mile stretch of pedestrian walkway called Quinta Avenida.

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One of the most popular tourist attractions in Mexico, 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen – “La Quinta Avenida” to locals – is 22 blocks of high-end retailers, bars, restaurants, local shops, cafes, and much more.

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Downtown Playa del Carmen is packed with restaurants, shops, and bars. Playa del Carmen is a bustling, beach city on Mexico's Caribbean Sea in the Yucatan Peninsula.

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Busy street lined with all kinds of shops, art and crafts galleries, cafes, restaurants and bars.

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Parallel to the beach, you'll find Playa del Carmen's main strip, la Quinta Avenida (or “Fifth Avenue''). The five-mile-long pedestrian walkway is lined with hotels, shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars, and clubs, making it a popular nightlife spot.

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Playa del Carmen is generally safe at night, however, it is important to take the same precautions as you would in any other city. It is best to stay in well-lit, populated areas and avoid walking alone at night. It is also recommended to avoid carrying large amounts of cash and to keep your valuables out of sight.

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Most of the nightlife in Playa Del Carmen is concentrated along Quinta Avenida (referred to as 5th ave, or La Quinta).

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It is more expensive than most other Mexican cities. Many things are imported to Playa and this adds to the cost as well. Once you travel out of the area you start to notice how things are cheaper but after a while you get used to what things cost and how to stretch your budget if you live in Playa Del Carmen.

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Poised along the glitzy Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen is no doubt one of the most expensive parts of Mexico, but even shoestring travelers will rejoice at the legion of well-priced apartments, cheap local eats and affordable day-trip options available in Playa del Carmen.

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Playa del Carmen started out as a Fisherman's village, as many as 110 years ago. The white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and laid-back feel have made it a popular destination for tourists.

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It is just 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport, which is the 10th busiest airport in the world, averaging over 500 flights per day. Playa del Carmen itself receives over 15 million visitors every year.

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Where is Playa del Carmen? Playa del Carmen is a town, which is in the Riviera Maya. The Riviera Maya is also called the Mayan Riviera and is an area, which runs from just south of Cancun, until Tulum, and the entrance of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere.

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Nightlife in Cancun and Playa del Carmen: The Verdict If you're looking for a wild party scene with mega-clubs and international DJs, then Cancun is the destination for you. On the other hand, if you prefer a more relaxed and intimate vibe, then you'll love the nightlife in Playa del Carmen.

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Nightlife in the clubs normally starts late in Playa del Carmen (around 11PM), so you can have some predrinks on many of its bars along 5th Avenue and after go to one of its many Nightclubs . Travelers visiting Playa del Carmen can stay out until 4 or 5am. People from all over the world come here.

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State Department Warns Against Using Uber, App-based Transportation in Cancun. The security alert was issued earlier this week and includes popular tourist areas like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.

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You can use the tap water to brush your teeth, however, do not drink the tap water. Drink water and lots of it. The myth that the water in Mexico makes people sick is outdated.

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Your best bet for meeting people on the beach in Playa is to spend your days close to Mamitas Beach Club / Initi Beach Club / and the Grand Coral. Although you will find people here every day of the week the beach here quickly fills up over the weekend. There's music, dancing, beer, and lots of fun!

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Centro (Downtown Playa del Carmen) Fifth Avenue Playa del Carmen is the main street in town, a safe area, and the best area to walk. Fifth Ave. is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, and most visitors will want to stay right on this street, or as close to it as possible.

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