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13/09/2021

*La Vagabunda Playa (Food)*
There are two of them, one is on 5th and between 24th and 26th and the other one is almost on the beach on 38th. The one on 38th has a nice breeze and is calmer. Their menu is a little different but very good. Get the table closest to the beach, there you get the best breeze.
On 5th ask for Polo as a server. He is the best. Super nice and funny. I really like their Tuna tartar and the queso fundido with chorizo is good too. Share the cheese, it’s nice for an appetizer.
Both places always have live music.

10/09/2021

*Mystika (Trip & Tulum)*
I don’t really like museums. After I visited the piles of rocks in Tulum called the ruins, I saw Mystika when we got back to the car. But I didn't care at that point what it was. And I am happy I didn't care at this point. A few weeks later I stood in front of the closed doors of the store in Playa del Carmen with some different friends. The guys debated if these were pictures or paintings. We couldn't ask because it was closed. It wasn't that important to me to look it up online. A few more weeks later, another friend asked me to go to the Mystika museum so I paid $25 (USD) to see Pepe Soho’s art.
It is absolute worth it, if you find the art in pictures interesting, I recommend you to dive into his art. He is absolutely amazing and I am very happy that I discovered Pepe Soho. He brings life and emotions in his pictures, which amazes me.
DM me for deeper information. ;-)

06/09/2021

*Coba Archaeological Zone (Trip & Mayan)*
If you can’t decide if you should go to see, the ruins in Tulum or Coba? Definitely got to Coba. It’s a nice walk in the jungle with as much history and Mayan culture as you'd like. There is an app you can pay for that is a tour guide. I’ve been there twice and I think I’d go a 3rd time. Not because I am very into history etc., I wish I would be a little more, it’s just a nice place to walk around. The drive there from Playa isn’t to bad, 1 ½ hour. Plan a whole day, there are also 3 cenotes. I like Tankach-Ha the best. There is a 5m and 10m jump.

02/09/2021

*Sushi Roll (Food)*
Mostly a busy restaurant on 5th but if you want to have a good cheap dinner and you like sushi it’s a good place to go to. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday is Sushi Night and you get 2 for 1 Roll. The rolls are good but have more rice than usual. My favorites are:

- Spider
- Almond (Don’t do the spicy one, it’s totally different)
- Queen
- King
- Bora bora

Ask for Eduardo, he is a good server.

30/08/2021

*Hotel Xcaret Arte (All inclusive & Trip & Beach & Pool)*
This hotel only opened in July 2021. The day pass is $100.00 (USD) but it is totally worth it, it’s all-inclusive. . It goes from 9 am to 6 pm. Make sure you get there for breakfast. Don’t try to serve yourself, they do that for you, I was too excited. The Pool is huge and has a very nice view. I don’t know what they do but there is not a single piece of Sargazo in the ocean. Don’t forget to go to the rooftop pool. Do me a favor, order the Guacamole.

27/08/2021

*Fusion Beach Bar Cuisine (Food & Drinks & Beach)*
Not in the mood for dinner at a table or not everyone in the group is hungry? Visit Fusion on the beach. Very chill and affordable place. Live music is always on the menu, the food is really good, and you get the pleasure to watch the local fire spinners usually twice a night.

25/08/2021

*Don Mario Pizzeria (Food)*
This is the best Pizza in town. I love Sabrina's but Don Mario’s Pizza is a little better. I never ate in the Restaurant so far but ordered a couple of times on Rappi. Good size, very good flavor, and pretty fast delivery.
Finally, the other day I went to the restaurant and did not get disappointed. I don’t have more to say than order it or go there and tell me how much you liked it. I hope we have the same taste. :-)

24/08/2021

23/08/2021

*Torus Coffee House (Hidden spot)*
I love Chai-Latte and this is definitely the best I’ve ever had. Coffee has never captured my heart but I am sure his Coffee is great too. If you go on a morning walk, pass by there. You won’t stand in line with 10 other tourists that are stressed out in the morning. This is more of a local place.

21/08/2021

*Santino Playa (Night club)*
This is a very cool nightclub. I think they have the tallest drinks in town for only 100 pesos. The rooftop has a very nice ambiance that makes you want to stay there all night. I love their lasers and so far I only got to dance to great DJs. All that makes me want to go there every day. lol
The best part is that you are at the same place, but you can dance to house or reggaetón.

20/08/2021

*Hurricane Grace*
This was my first. It had to happen at some point, but I didn’t expect to be alone. I am good and nothing crazy happened, it was scary, yes, but I am good!
I even had my own hurricane in the kitchen in the morning.

18/08/2021

*TX GastroBar (Food)*
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner I love this place. The burgers are delicious and so is their breakfast. If you want to enjoy a cocktail, ask for Selena compota rum.
My favorite burger is the Lubbock Modern Cowboy. For breakfast, I always go with the Nova Lox Toast, everything else is good too, trust me.

Check out their menu: https://txgastrobar.com/menu/?lang=en

16/08/2021

*Chela de Playa (Food & Drink)*
Hast du bock auf Jungel? Are you up for the jungle? You don’t have to go too far. On 38th you can go to a few places and feel like you’re in the jungle. Chela (which means btw beer) offers around 15 own brewed beers. Apparently, on Sundays, the monkey is visiting. I’ve never seen him/her, but I am also not super lucky to see wildlife. Watch out for the ants, funny to watch them carrying big leaves. My favorite beer is the Weizen Box. Try it out, they give you samples.

15/08/2021

*Cenote Eden (Trip)*
This cenote is in the middle, driving from Playa del Carmen, of 3 cenotes right next to each other. Eden is more like a big pool with a cool cliff to jump off. Get on the tree, if you want to jump off higher. Make sure you bring your rash guard or a shirt. Remember you are not supposed to use sunblock in the ocean and cenotes. Bring your snorkel gear. You will see divers there, so if you are a diver and never dove in a cenote before. Make sure you do it here.

15/08/2021

*Sayab Hostel (Pool)*
You don’t want to spend a lot of money and hang out in a pool with hostel people? Then this is a good place to go visit. I think you pay 200 pesos which is $ 10(USD) and get a drink so not too bad. Every other drink is 100 pesos. Chill vibe and good DJ’s (when I was there) If you like Argentinians you'll like the place. 😛

15/08/2021

*P*k Nik Playa (Food)*
I think this is my favorite simplest restaurant. The menu (Mexican) is on the wall, only 5 or 6 tables, super sweet servers and really good food. I can’t even recommend something because everything is good. Just go there if you want good simple food and nice servers. That’s it. Funny fact, They move the plants every time they close inside but have all year christmas decoration hanging.