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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 ma fernanda m On February 7, 2018

Linda avenida ! Pintoresca de Méjico ! Muchos locales y lugares para cenar y pasar un buen momento ! more »

Linda Avenue! Picturesque in Mexico! Many premises and places to dine and have a good time!

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By yan g On February 7, 2018

La réputation de la quinta avenida n'est plus à faire. Endroit mythique et très agréable, facile d'accès et très vibrant. J'affectionne particulièrement la soirée car ça bouge plus, il y a de la musiq... more »

The reputation of the quinta avenida is more to do. Mythical and very nice place, easy access and very vibrant. I particularly like the evening because it moves more, there's music everywhere and it's very busy. Well, the only downside, sellers who don't drop the song :) (but in the end, it's their livelihood). Plenty of places for a simple drink or a full meal... Street also leading to the dock of o "parte (ferry) boats for Cozumel I love me go on the quinta avenida at least 3 - 4 times per trip.

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By ignacio d On February 7, 2018

Excelente ambiente, restaurantes de todo tipo y tiendas de marca así como la 5a alegría centro comercial more »

Excellent atmosphere, all sorts of restaurants and designer shops as well as the 5th joy shopping center

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