PDC otherwise known as Playa del Carmen. Located about 30 minutes drive south of our resort. This is the second largest town next to Cancun in the Riviera Maya. It was once known for it's quiet fishing village, deserted beaches and the only foreigners were those catching the ferry to Cozumel. Now PDC has become one of Latin America's fastest growing communities with a population of 135,000 plus, ugh!
La Quinta Avenida is considered the town's main thoroughfare. Running parallel to the beach so you get your bearings down. Fifth Avenue is a pedestrian walkway full of colorful street performers, little shops and cafe for people watching. Avenida Juarez is the town's commercial strip. You will find banks, grocery & gas stations. The other area that has buzz is the street that leads to the dock where the ferry heads back & forth for Cozumel. Shops, restaurants, cafes, hotels & food stand are located here. Want more sun & beach...head north along Playa Mamitas!
Listed below are some source of restaurant options in case you want to do some pre-checking...
Playa del Carmen seem to pride them self on a International Palate. There is Italian, Lebanese, Asian, Swedish, Dutch, American Fast Food., Mexican and yes Mayan cuisine as well. The cost of the restaurants are definitely higher on the 5th Avenue walkway as they do cater to tourist. Oh and this goes for shopping as well. In fact I have been reading that the vendors can be aggressive so be careful and cautious.
This might also be a good time for me to warn you to be careful with theft and safety. There is no doubt lurking among the crowd of tourist little banditos...so be alert and watch how many margaritas and cervesas you drink...ok?
Below are some restaurant links you can explore and decide what sounds worthy of your adventure...
Travel Yucatan.com
Playa del Carmen Restaurant guide
Bars & Restaurants
Good Graphic map
TripAdvisor.com
Sounds like a Travel Channel Andrew or Tony kind of place to eat!
LocoGringo.com
Chowhound.com
Foodie running post of recommendations for cheap eats in PDC
Map provided by mexonline.com
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