The center of the action of this pluricultural and cosmopolite city. A boulevard full of life, Mexican flavor and a lot, seriously a lot, of tourism. The 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen is home to excellent restaurants with national and international menus. Nachos, special pizzas, and worldwide dishes. It is also home to attractive bars with a wide range of tastes and prices, so as cute and charming hotels. It counts with small hostels for backpackers, so as with luxury boutique hotels for the most demanding travelers. Apart from the attractive places, on a daily basis, there are street shows that captivate the attention of tourists walking around this international corridor.
Playa del Carmen’s Tropical Atmosphere
The 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen has a very tropical and relaxing atmosphere. From certain points, it is possible to see the turquoise waters of the beautiful beaches which surround it, a fact that gives it a very Caribbean and representative touch. You could easily spend a whole day walking it around, and you wouldn’t even be close to fully know it. There is something new practically every day.
Street Shows in 5th Avenue
In fact, that is one of the main reasons why is so attractive, its dynamic nature. One day you can see a ‘Papantla Flyers’ (Voladores de Papantla) show, while the next day there can be a Mayan ceremony being celebrated at some point of the 5th Avenue. The influence of the ancestral cultures prevails in the soul of its native inhabitants. Reality is that nowadays Playa del Carmen has welcomed people from all around the world. The convivence flows naturally and effectively.
What to do near the 5th Avenue
Being part of the also famous ‘Mayan Riviera’ (Riviera Maya), there are fabulous cenotes and impressive archaeological sites in its surroundings.
But what about the parties? The 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen is also well known for its fantastic nightlife, so be prepared to enjoy a night of music and dancing.