"Where am I?" Playa del Carmen by hotsauce28
Playa del Carmen Travel Guide: 774 reviews and 1,734 photos
We decided last minute to escape this tundra we call home for some tequila and tacos, sun and sand, and R&R in Mexico. Getting off the plane in Cancun was heavenly. We had just gone through 6 weeks of subzero temperatures and more snowstorms than I can count!
We shed our winter gear, got in our jeep and got ready for some Mexican fun in the sun.
When we reached Playa Del Carmen, the charming little fishing village I expected was no longer. Holy Crap, I thought I was in Florida!!
5th avenue is now a mecca for big box stores. Starbucks, MacDonalds, Burger King and tons and tons of expensive designer stores!! You name it, they got it!
If you love shopping, clubbing and don't mind spending an atrocious amount of money, you'll really enjoy this place. And I'm not being sarcastic!! It was nice to spend a couple of days here but it really isn't my cup of tequila.
- Pros:Always the locals in Mexico!
- Cons:Progress (ie Walmart)
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Can't leave Mexico without it!
Shopping
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They're EVERYWHERE! The only tip I have is, don't expect it to be cheap. And don't bother haggling if you DO find a... more travel advice
Tacolicious!
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We were lucky enough that our friend Kaspian was in Playa at the same time and showed us alot places. When we booked the... more travel advice
It's worth your ateries clogging
Restaurants
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After spending an enormous amount of money at not so great restaurants, I came to you (Vters) and got a great tip.... more travel advice
Cheap Tequila
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I realize there are a ton of places to buy Tequila in Mexico but what really stood out about this place was that the... more travel advice
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Not that kind of "job" LOL!! If it were that kind I'd charge!
Nice paddling pool !
"It was really nice chatting with her but I can't remember anything she said."? <--- Hahahahaha!!!
did you try one of each taco all in the same meal? 'burp'
There's a Starbucks there now? Ah geez, wasn't last time I was there. A good reason to stay further south near Tulum.