Best places in Playa del Carmen

Discover the best places in Playa del Carmen, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 771 places in the city.

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Resort hotel
Posh suites in a high-end, all-inclusive retreat with a spa, an infinity pool & 8 restaurants.
4.80 (4.7K reviews)
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Chabad Playa Del Carmen
Synagogue
Dine-in · Takeaway
4.90 (659 reviews)
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SCUBA10
Diving center
👍👍 Me and my gf walked around the entire Playa del Carmen and visited nearly every scuba diving school in order to choose the best school for the Open Water Diver course. We chose this one almost immediately after talking to Irene - the dive master, patient, honest, knowledgeable and funny woman! And I...
4.90 (653 reviews)
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Lara&Luca Playa del Carmen
Restaurant
Laid-back cafe & bakery serving casual French-inspired breakfasts, sandwiches & salads.
$$ $$
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
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Deep Dive Mexico
SCUBA instructor
👍👍 I booked a diving course as a beginner. A lot of fears came up and diving instructor Phillip went with me through it with a lot of patience, empathy and knowledge so that I could have this wonderful experience. Thank you so much! Highly recommened!
4.90 (562 reviews)
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Kaxapa Factory
Venezuelan restaurant
Informal, family-run spot for specialties like stuffed cachapa cornmeal pancakes & arepa flatbreads.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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GOOD VIBES DIVING
Diving center
👍👍 My husband and I did two dives in the past few days with Good Vibes Diving and it was amazing! First we went to see the sharks and do a reef dive in Playa with Josh and today we went to dive in the cenotes with Omar. Both instructors were fantastic! We had a lot of fun and felt totally safe during a...
5.00 (330 reviews)
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Rockas Jamaican Kitchen
Jamaican restaurant
👍👍 10 out of 10, bring a friend! 🔥 Top tier Caribbean & Asian fusion. The jerk chicken and shrimp pasta is the best pasta in town. The jerk chicken in general is the best jerk chicken in town. The grilled lemongrass chicken WOW. The garlic shrimp WOW! They absolutely don’t miss. The owners are amazin...
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Moshe Cube משה קובה
Kosher restaurant
Kosher Middle Eastern dishes in a simple restaurant with sidewalk seating & an intimate vibe.
4.80 (954 reviews)
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Ictio Fish House
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 We chose this restaurant based on other reviews and I’m so glad we went! It’s on a quiet street, small, intimate and relaxed. We were lucky to be seated immediately but a line formed right after we sat down. There was nice music but not too loud. We had wonderful conversations while we ate. The drin...
$$ $$
4.80 (887 reviews)
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Platinum Kosher Mediterranean
Kosher restaurant
Dine-in · Takeaway · No-contact delivery
4.80 (886 reviews)
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Sandos Caracol Eco Resort
Hotel
Upmarket all-inclusive resort with 15 bars & restaurants, plus a water park, a nightclub & tennis.
4.70 (34.8K reviews)
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Osteria de Roma
Italian restaurant
Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
$$ $$
4.80 (800 reviews)
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Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera Maya
Hotel
Polished all-inclusive retreat featuring multiple bars & eateries, plus 2 pools & a private beach.
4.70 (8.9K reviews)
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Iberostar Tucan
Hotel
Upmarket all-inclusive beachfront resort offering international dining, tennis & an outdoor pool.
4.70 (7.4K reviews)
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Paradisus La Perla - Adults only - All inclusive
Upmarket all-inclusive beach resort for adults only, plus a spa, bars & multiple restaurants.
4.70 (7K reviews)
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Portal Maya
Tourist attraction
Over 50 ft. high, this arched beachside sculpture depicts men & women in a swirl of water & wind.
4.70 (7K reviews)
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Iberostar Quetzal
Hotel
Upmarket all-inclusive hotel featuring 3 restaurants & 3 bars, plus an outdoor pool & beach access.
4.70 (5.1K reviews)
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Cafe
Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
$$ $$
4.80 (679 reviews)
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Tank-Ha Dive Center
Dive shop
👍👍 5 ***** The best place !!!! If you are looking for a professional, safe, well monitored, and security precautions this is the place to go. My 11 year old son always wanted to go Scuba diving and after the owner and staff walked me through every step of how they operate and to the dives, I was more...
4.90 (365 reviews)
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