must see things

vato · 10-01-2004

I like to know if there are some most see or do excursions or places to go..in the surroundings of Playa del Carmen?
What are some nice clubs and restaurants in this place.....
One month to go.....can't wait..

mag ook in het nederlands.

vato.

**ryberg** · 10-01-2004

I hear Frida is a co -- D'OH!
For a good sports & sushi combo, there's Caba -- D'OH!!
You can get some Asian food and chill out nicely at Shak -- D'OH!!!
For beach action, there's always the old reliable Capt -- D'OH!!!!
If you don't mind a trek down south, a lot of people like the oceanside eats at Gring -- D'OH!!!!!

Seriously, you'd think people would be complaining about Playa potentially becoming a ghost town rather than excessive development, with all the sudden closings/changes/what have you.

Steve

Beachnutt719 · 10-01-2004

Had a great dinner at Palapa Hemingway. For sure do Xcaret and a FAT Cat tour.
There are so many must do things and we had so little time. Already planning next trip and first on my must do list for that one is James and Anna's Coba Tour.

caramba · 10-01-2004

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Originally Posted by ryberg

I hear Frida is a co -- D'OH!
For a good sports & sushi combo, there's Caba -- D'OH!!
You can get some Asian food and chill out nicely at Shak -- D'OH!!!
For beach action, there's always the old reliable Capt -- D'OH!!!!
If you don't mind a trek down south, a lot of people like the oceanside eats at Gring -- D'OH!!!!!

Seriously, you'd think people would be complaining about Playa potentially becoming a ghost town rather than excessive development, with all the sudden closings/changes/what have you.

Steve

That's a good one....

kjtom · 10-02-2004

A visit to Avario Xaman-Ha in playacar is easy, cheap and charming ... do a search of "favorite restaurants" for a list of favorites (mine is El Chino's, Calle 4 between Ave. 10 y 15) ... do a search of JimmyMn posts for his excellent list of bars and nightclubs

**ryberg** · 10-02-2004

Just kiddin' around about those places closing, you know. Just seems like there was a rash of that all of a sudden, and as has been pointed out, many places are moving/reopening in another location, etc (Gringo Dave's, Cabalova, and I'm sure Tutix will be back on track after they take care of their storm damage). There are always new places opening up, as well, and any places that do go out of business are surely replaced by other new and perhaps better, or at least different, places. Just don't want people to get the wrong idea ! (Thus the 3

s)

Steve

Nerak936 · 10-02-2004

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Originally Posted by ryberg

Just kiddin' around about those places closing, you know....... Just don't want people to get the wrong idea ! (Thus the 3

s)

Steve

Better be careful, Steve, or people will start thinking the Garden Rats drove these places out of business!!

TAPPY · 10-02-2004

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Originally Posted by Nerak936

Better be careful, Steve, or people will start thinking the Garden Rats drove these places out of business!!

Karen you and Steve you crack me up !!!!!

loangalsal · 10-02-2004

By far the best thing I did on my 2 trips to Playa were the tours by James and Anna! Awesome way to see ruins, cenotes, beaches, etc!

vacationstar · 10-02-2004

If it's your first time to the area the ruins and snorkeling are a must. Then the decision is which ruis and where to snorkle. SOOOO many options. I have heard so many great things about James & Anna's tours being much smaller groups and more personal so I think I'll do one of theirs in Feb. Even then you get to choose between Tulum and Coba. It all depends on what your looking for. As for snorkeling I would do that on my own rather than an organized tour. Whether it's Xcaret, Xel Ha, Yal Ku (my personal favorite with a stop in Akumal for additional snorkeling) or a Cenote (haven't tried yet but is combined in a James & Anna's tour. Sorry can't remember off the top of my head it's one or both or the ruins tours). Hope this helps.

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vato sandflea Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6	must see things I like to know if there are some most see or do excursions or places to go..in the surroundings of Playa del Carmen? What are some nice clubs and restaurants in this place..... One month to go.....can't wait.. mag ook in het nederlands. vato.

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ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wandering between the Village Vanguard, NYC, 1961 and the Plugged Nickel, Chicago, 1965 Posts: 10,504	I hear Frida is a co -- *D'OH!* For a good sports & sushi combo, there's Caba -- *D'OH!!* You can get some Asian food and chill out nicely at Shak -- *D'OH!!!* For beach action, there's always the old reliable Capt -- *D'OH!!!!* If you don't mind a trek down south, a lot of people like the oceanside eats at Gring -- *D'OH!!!!!* Seriously, you'd think people would be complaining about Playa potentially becoming a ghost town rather than excessive development, with all the sudden closings/changes/what have you. Steve Last edited by ryberg : 10-01-2004 at 05:09 PM.

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loangalsal way into it Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 210	must do... By far the best thing I did on my 2 trips to Playa were the tours by James and Anna! Awesome way to see ruins, cenotes, beaches, etc!

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Beachnutt719 añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,972	Had a great dinner at Palapa Hemingway. For sure do Xcaret and a FAT Cat tour. There are so many must do things and we had so little time. Already planning next trip and first on my must do list for that one is James and Anna's Coba Tour.

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kjtom life=playa Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: WV Posts: 653	A visit to Avario Xaman-Ha in playacar is easy, cheap and charming ... do a search of "favorite restaurants" for a list of favorites (mine is El Chino's, Calle 4 between Ave. 10 y 15) ... do a search of JimmyMn posts for his excellent list of bars and nightclubs

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ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wandering between the Village Vanguard, NYC, 1961 and the Plugged Nickel, Chicago, 1965 Posts: 10,504	Just kiddin' around about those places closing, you know. Just seems like there was a rash of that all of a sudden, and as has been pointed out, many places are moving/reopening in another location, etc (Gringo Dave's, Cabalova, and I'm sure Tutix will be back on track after they take care of their storm damage). There are always new places opening up, as well, and any places that do go out of business are surely replaced by other new and perhaps better, or at least different, places. Just don't want people to get the wrong idea ! (Thus the 3 s) Steve

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vacationstar beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 415	If it's your first time to the area the ruins and snorkeling are a must. Then the decision is which ruis and where to snorkle. SOOOO many options. I have heard so many great things about James & Anna's tours being much smaller groups and more personal so I think I'll do one of theirs in Feb. Even then you get to choose between Tulum and Coba. It all depends on what your looking for. As for snorkeling I would do that on my own rather than an organized tour. Whether it's Xcaret, Xel Ha, Yal Ku (my personal favorite with a stop in Akumal for additional snorkeling) or a Cenote (haven't tried yet but is combined in a James & Anna's tour. Sorry can't remember off the top of my head it's one or both or the ruins tours). Hope this helps.

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