Post: #126

(07-10-2014 12:50 AM)OMYG Wrote:  I got a nice spot, and apartment or condo complex that accomodates 4.

Its like 5-10 small blocks from the intersection of 5ta and 12th which is where the main action is at from what Ive read. It is also right next to mamitas beach, 1 block away I would say.

I got it through airbnb and paid $85 per night.

Could you possibly P.M. me the details of that place? I'm trying to rent the same place that I rented in April, but haven't yet received a response from the owner.

Post: #127

Just arrived to Playa, if someone wants to meet PM me.

Post: #128

I might have missed it, but could someone comment about the dress? I saw don't wear shorts and to dress up, but what does dress up mean in PDC? Jeans, closed toe shoes, short or long sleeve shirt?

Also, can older dudes get in on this action? I'm 38, often told I look 32.

Post: #129

(12-01-2014 08:15 PM)gps1976 Wrote:  I might have missed it, but could someone comment about the dress? I saw don't wear shorts and to dress up, but what does dress up mean in PDC? Jeans, closed toe shoes, short or long sleeve shirt?

Also, can older dudes get in on this action? I'm 38, often told I look 32.

I don't wear shorts unless I'm in the gym or on the beach. If you do the same and wear closed toe shoes unless you're on the beach, you'll be fine. As for the age, 38 is young in Mexico. In Mexico (and most Latin American countries), I'd rather be 38 than 28. I'm headed there later this month. P.M. me if you're around. Other posters' experiences in all Mexican cities baffle me. Hopefully, you can post a trip report when you get back.

Post: #130

Anyone stay at Reina Roja Hotel ? I can get a king room for $85 a night so something has to give.
Can I swoop and walk back from hot spots?

Post: #131

(12-09-2014 05:42 PM)chyamor Wrote:  Anyone stay at Reina Roja Hotel ? I can get a king room for $85 a night so something has to give.
Can I swoop and walk back from hot spots?

It's about a 5 minute walk from 12th street.
Decent spot for drinks also - either at the bar downstairs or rooftop pool.

Post: #132

(12-09-2014 05:42 PM)chyamor Wrote:  Anyone stay at Reina Roja Hotel ? I can get a king room for $85 a night so something has to give.
Can I swoop and walk back from hot spots?

Good place, well located, the drinks and the music are good.

Post: #133

(12-09-2014 07:00 PM)Gunner Wrote:  

(12-09-2014 05:42 PM)chyamor Wrote:  Anyone stay at Reina Roja Hotel ? I can get a king room for $85 a night so something has to give.
Can I swoop and walk back from hot spots?

Good place, well located, the drinks and the music are good.

Check the guest policy, if there is one. I'm headed to Playa in two weeks and due to being cockblocked by the hotel (not Reina Roja) during my first trip there, I'll only stay in apartments.

Post: #134

Hmmm I may have to check PDC as an alternative the standard spring break locations when I have vacation at the end of March.

Post: #135

Hey i just book an airbnb condo in playa between 10 to 16 march if anyone is there

It was 40$ a night with everything

Gunner will u be there ?

Post: #136

I'll be in playa March 30-April 6. If anyone is interested in meeting up, feel free to send me a message.

Post: #137

(03-07-2015 12:26 PM)ChiTown Wrote:  I'll be in playa March 30-April 6. If anyone is interested in meeting up, feel free to send me a message.

Semana Santa, is going to be PACKED with Mexicans. Plan accordingly.

Post: #138

I just got back and might be there again in roughly two weeks time (around 25th-6th with a wing or maybe two this time)

Noticed way more locals on holidays (some very hot chicas) than tourists in general....maybe its because I have blinders on more for Latinas these days but compared to the last few years I have went seems like a slow decline...I did go a little earlier this year so maybe the next few weeks will spike up.

When I was there in 2010 every night was pumping but it seems more like just thur-sat now

I recommend checking out this place as well
http://palazzodisco.com/playa-del-carmen.html
Up the street away from the beach about two blocks from Mandella, went with a bunch of local girls on holiday

There was some pretty good talent to be seen...I was getting a lot of looks but I was already taken lol.

I did ok with the locals as well on Tinder so I recommend giving it a try down there. (one was crazy tho)

chitown if I am there you are more than welcome to meet up

Post: #139

(03-08-2015 12:46 PM)Gunner Wrote:  

(03-07-2015 12:26 PM)ChiTown Wrote:  I'll be in playa March 30-April 6. If anyone is interested in meeting up, feel free to send me a message.

Semana Santa, is going to be PACKED with Mexicans. Plan accordingly.

I reserved a place on airbnb about two months ago, so everything is good with lodging. Having said that, though, will that be a good thing that there will be so many? Does that mean less Europeans and South Americans?

Hedonist, sounds good. Message me when you have more details.

Post: #140

(03-09-2015 08:31 PM)ChiTown Wrote:  

(03-08-2015 12:46 PM)Gunner Wrote:  

(03-07-2015 12:26 PM)ChiTown Wrote:  I'll be in playa March 30-April 6. If anyone is interested in meeting up, feel free to send me a message.

Semana Santa, is going to be PACKED with Mexicans. Plan accordingly.

I reserved a place on airbnb about two months ago, so everything is good with lodging. Having said that, though, will that be a good thing that there will be so many? Does that mean less Europeans and South Americans?

Hedonist, sounds good. Message me when you have more details.

I was there last year for Semana Santa. There should be tons of Argentines. I think there were more Mexicans during Semana Santa than there were in December and January. I can't say that the Mexicans who were there during Semana Santa looked better than then the other times I went.

Post: #141

Headed to Playa in a few hours. I might stay a day or a weekend. We will see.

Post: #142

Currently in Playa until Monday. If anyone's around, hit me up to hang out.

Post: #143

Headed to playa in a couple of months. I hear there is a seaweed issue down there. Looking from cameras I can see that it's true so hopefully it all clears up

Post: #144

(07-22-2015 06:40 AM)Mentavious Wrote:  Headed to playa in a couple of months. I hear there is a seaweed issue down there. Looking from cameras I can see that it's true so hopefully it all clears up

I was there in early April and there was a lot of seaweed then too. Water was still nice though overall and the beaches I went to outside of town didn't have that much.

Post: #145

Hey all:
I will be traveling solo to Playa November 25-30. All the hints and contributions on this board are much appreciated. I haven't booked yet but will likely get an apartment in downtown without any restrictions on guests. That said, I just read about the Thompson Hotel opening up at Calle 12 and 5th and might stay there for a night or two to check it out. I'm an older player, 40 yo, and have lived and worked in New York City for the last 15 years. With that said, I will likely lean toward higher end bars, beach clubs and night clubs rather than hostels. I'd love to grab a drink with whoever is in town. I'm psyched about the trip and look forward to reporting back to the community here. Cheers.

Post: #146

Updated datasheet Playa del Carmen / Cancún (2018)

I stayed for about a week in an all included resort, between PDC and Cancún. I listened to most of the advice posted in this thread, however it is a bit outdated.

Here´s the deal, PDC & Cancun are both places were you either come in a small group to party or just to chill in one of the big hotels.

What to do

You have hundreds of things to do. Since I´m colombian, I always compared prices and whynot to see if something is worth my time. Swim with dolphins/seaturtles is around 100-120 USD, depending on the season.

Xcaret, Xplor, Xocimilco are several parks where you can pass the day. Fun I guess... Overpriced. The only thing worth mentioning out of this parks is the huge ass Xenotes you can visit inside, but there are plenty in towns like tulum, much cheaper.

Beaches, of course.
If you stay in a resort, you will have your private beach, however they are not as pretty or filled with that "vibe" as the public ones are. They are mostly stacked with fatass americans with oiled red skin... not fun.

Mamita´s beach in PDC is a safe bet. There, you will have several options to go and eat, drink or just chill. In cancun, playa delfines, langostas o tortuga. You can also go to the beach at the "mirador" that has a beautiful turquoise colored sea and white sand. It gets crowded though. You can also wear a watch (preferably a polar or sport watch to make it believable) and get to the offices of Xplor in cancun. The parking lot goes straight to the beach. turn left as soon as you hit the beach and you will be able to get to 2 RIUS, which are supposedly known for partying bitches. I only saw a few chicks at the pool though.

Logistics

Cancun ain´t worth your time unless you got stacks of cash to burn or you´re just chillin with a chick. Your best choice is PDC. For that reason I would highly suggest you:

If travelling alone, stay in a hostel down 5 avenida. I know, it sounds weird, but that way you will at least find another dude you can go out with to game, or a hot chick if you´re lucky. If you go with a couple of bros, you can rent an airbnb (also close or in la 5 avenida, preferably close to the club area) so you can take the girls home with just a small walk.

Budget

First of all, exchange those USD you´re carrying around. They´re dead weight in PDC since they will give you shitty exchange rates pretty much anywhere (except in wallmart and mega- supermakerts by avenida constituyentes) Bus rides are 25-40 pesos depending on where you´re heading and taxi rides are quite expensive if you get them from the hotel. Outside the station you can bargain, so try that. Take into account that taxis will charge you depending on how many people get in.

Club covers are up to 200 pesos (10 usd) but if you get early, you can enter for free. Coco bongo is about 100usd, but they have coupons online most of the time (55usd more less).

If you want to take home some nice ass tequila, don´t buy it in the airport, nor the "specialized tequila stores" down by the quinta. Go to wallmart or mega. There, you will buy really good tequila for less. Also, there´s a store called "la europea". they have nice deals there.


Nightlife

You basically have 3blocks to party in PDC.

Best clubs are mandala, abolengo, la vaquita and palazzo.

The one I liked the most was abolengo, right next to La vaquita. La vaquita has a stage where most likely paid bitches get on and strip. Music is generally hip hop and reggaeton... boring.

I heard pallazo was good, however i didnt get to go.

dirty martiny is a nice bar next to mandala. They have several activities, but is frequented by older people.

In Cancun, you have also several clubs, they´re all together and much bigger. Don´t go alone.


Game

Game is shit here. Day gaming is hard, and the only chicks that are open to conversation are mexicanas. Mostly canadian, american and argentinian girls around PDC. Good ones are taken. The best you can do is search for a fresa girl for monterrey and pray she´s hot and up to it.

Tinder has decent quality bitches though.

I got beaten up by an ex hockey player the first day (for no apparent reason) so my day gaming was not as good as it could be. Still, it´s hard as hell.


I´d rather game here in Colombia. I dig colombian chicks better. They´re hotter and easier.

Post: #147

(01-15-2018 04:06 PM)joecolombia Wrote:  Updated datasheet Playa del Carmen / Cancún (2018)

I stayed for about a week in an all included resort, between PDC and Cancún. I listened to most of the advice posted in this thread, however it is a bit outdated.

Here´s the deal, PDC & Cancun are both places were you either come in a small group to party or just to chill in one of the big hotels.

What to do

You have hundreds of things to do. Since I´m colombian, I always compared prices and whynot to see if something is worth my time. Swim with dolphins/seaturtles is around 100-120 USD, depending on the season.

Xcaret, Xplor, Xocimilco are several parks where you can pass the day. Fun I guess... Overpriced. The only thing worth mentioning out of this parks is the huge ass Xenotes you can visit inside, but there are plenty in towns like tulum, much cheaper.

Beaches, of course.
If you stay in a resort, you will have your private beach, however they are not as pretty or filled with that "vibe" as the public ones are. They are mostly stacked with fatass americans with oiled red skin... not fun.

Mamita´s beach in PDC is a safe bet. There, you will have several options to go and eat, drink or just chill. In cancun, playa delfines, langostas o tortuga. You can also go to the beach at the "mirador" that has a beautiful turquoise colored sea and white sand. It gets crowded though. You can also wear a watch (preferably a polar or sport watch to make it believable) and get to the offices of Xplor in cancun. The parking lot goes straight to the beach. turn left as soon as you hit the beach and you will be able to get to 2 RIUS, which are supposedly known for partying bitches. I only saw a few chicks at the pool though.

Logistics

Cancun ain´t worth your time unless you got stacks of cash to burn or you´re just chillin with a chick. Your best choice is PDC. For that reason I would highly suggest you:

If travelling alone, stay in a hostel down 5 avenida. I know, it sounds weird, but that way you will at least find another dude you can go out with to game, or a hot chick if you´re lucky. If you go with a couple of bros, you can rent an airbnb (also close or in la 5 avenida, preferably close to the club area) so you can take the girls home with just a small walk.

Budget

First of all, exchange those USD you´re carrying around. They´re dead weight in PDC since they will give you shitty exchange rates pretty much anywhere (except in wallmart and mega- supermakerts by avenida constituyentes) Bus rides are 25-40 pesos depending on where you´re heading and taxi rides are quite expensive if you get them from the hotel. Outside the station you can bargain, so try that. Take into account that taxis will charge you depending on how many people get in.

Club covers are up to 200 pesos (10 usd) but if you get early, you can enter for free. Coco bongo is about 100usd, but they have coupons online most of the time (55usd more less).

If you want to take home some nice ass tequila, don´t buy it in the airport, nor the "specialized tequila stores" down by the quinta. Go to wallmart or mega. There, you will buy really good tequila for less. Also, there´s a store called "la europea". they have nice deals there.


Nightlife

You basically have 3blocks to party in PDC.

Best clubs are mandala, abolengo, la vaquita and palazzo.

The one I liked the most was abolengo, right next to La vaquita. La vaquita has a stage where most likely paid bitches get on and strip. Music is generally hip hop and reggaeton... boring.

I heard pallazo was good, however i didnt get to go.

dirty martiny is a nice bar next to mandala. They have several activities, but is frequented by older people.

In Cancun, you have also several clubs, they´re all together and much bigger. Don´t go alone.


Game

Game is shit here. Day gaming is hard, and the only chicks that are open to conversation are mexicanas. Mostly canadian, american and argentinian girls around PDC. Good ones are taken. The best you can do is search for a fresa girl for monterrey and pray she´s hot and up to it.

Tinder has decent quality bitches though.

I got beaten up by an ex hockey player the first day (for no apparent reason) so my day gaming was not as good as it could be. Still, it´s hard as hell.


I´d rather game here in Colombia. I dig colombian chicks better. They´re hotter and easier.

Shit bro you paint a pretty bleak picture but from what I've seen so far I agree with you. I got here last night and I'm not impressed so far. Had a tinder date with a hot Indonesian but she invited her friend last minute. Thought we had a good vibe but she physically recoiled when I started to escalate so I left them and went home rather than trying to stick it out. I was tired from the long travel day getting here.

Took a stroll down mamitas beach/quinta today and was dismayed. Tons of fat and sunburned Americans and little quality tail. The few hot girls here (and they're not even crazy hot) are in groups which are intimidating to approach and I'm just not in that extroverted of a mood right now. I've got ten days before I fly home but already feeling this place is played out. I'm going to head down to Tulum and explore some Cenotes. Need to get out of this tourist trap town ASAP.

I've got another tinder date tonight. Una Mexicana. We'll see how that goes.

If anyone has advice on things to do/see while I'm down here I'm asking. I like to get outside and be active during the day. Hoping to encounter some spearfishing down Tulum way.