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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 to visit Quinta Avenida and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Playa del Carmen attractions using our Playa del Carmen tour planner.
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  • Behold the sights and watch out for people wanting to hustle you and sell you things you do not want or need.  more »
  • Very nice we had a lot of fun.all different stores and negotiate and very nice no problems. Went to see Guy Fieris place yummy... We had great time on 5th Ave. Some people ask you for drugs but ignore...  more »
  • We walked up and down several times. The prices are reasonable on everything from bracelets to dresses to blankets to whatever souvenir you are looking for. The shops have a.c. and the sellers are wil...  more »
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