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Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen

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Walk along Quinta Avenida for a chance to browse hundreds of restaurants, bars, and shops. The town's main thoroughfare, this pedestrianized "Fifth Avenue" runs parallel to the ocean and serves as the hub of dining, shopping, and entertainment in the area. Most of the neighborhood's upscale restaurants serve Italian and Mexican cuisine, while the shops sell everything from authentic Cuban cigars to designer clothes imported from Europe. The avenue's vibrant atmosphere draws throngs of tourists, exploring the area on foot until the wee hours of the night. Nearby amenities include grocery stores, gas stations, and banks. Plan your Quinta Avenida visit and explore what else you can see and do in Playa del Carmen using our Playa del Carmen trip planning website.

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By suebruton

Lots of bars and overpriced shops . Bit hectic and slightly overwhelming. Was a Saturday night so lots of locals about and a bit threatening

Lots of bars and overpriced shops . Bit hectic and slightly overwhelming. Was a Saturday night so lots of locals about and a bit threatening more »
By sarahfield61

This is a cool place to check out once, maybe. Lots of harassment by shop owners, restaurants, etc. Definitely beware of extremely overpriced souvenirs, we got swindled big time which was probably...

This is a cool place to check out once, maybe. Lots of harassment by shop owners, restaurants, etc. Definitely beware of extremely overpriced souvenirs, we got swindled big time which was probably... more »
By GoFSUSeminoles

There are lots of shops and restaurants along this pedestrian-friendly walkway and our hotel was only one block away so it was very convenient. People will approach you trying to convince you they...

There are lots of shops and restaurants along this pedestrian-friendly walkway and our hotel was only one block away so it was very convenient. People will approach you trying to convince you they... more »