Calle Quinta Avenida / 5th Avenue
No trip to Playa del Carmen would be complete without strolling along the 'Calle Quinta Avenida.' This cobblestone street — located just a block away from the ocean — is filled with hotels, restaurants, internet cafes, souvenir shops, and trendy clothes stores. You'll also encounter street performers' mimes, and even a snake show! It is best to stroll along the avenue in the morning if you are traveling with small children. In the evening the street comes alive with music, bars, performances, and fantastic restaurants lit by candlelight.