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Experience the real flavors of Mexico’s Riviera Maya on our Playa del Carmen Food Tour. Discover local hangouts, Mayan heritage, coastal traditions, and the vibrant community behind the city’s cuisine. We’ll stroll through residential neighborhoods, visit a family restaurant and a colorful market, explore ancient ingredients and traditions, and learn how Playa evolved from a quiet Mayan crossing to a lively seaside town. More than a tasting, this tour connects food, culture, and history—revealing the true spirit of Playa del Carmen through its dishes and its people.
Along the way, we’ll also pass through lively community spaces that highlight everyday local life—from sports and social gatherings to the creative energy that fills the streets—adding a deeper connection to the culture that shapes the flavors you’ll enjoy.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our tour will start at Aldo's Gelato, Quinta Avenida Norte, Calle 38 Nte B-Local 3, Centro, 77710 - Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
the tour will end at Ah Cacao Chocolate Café, 5ta Avenida con Calle 2 Centro, 77710 - Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Itinerary
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Walk along Playa del Carmen’s most iconic street, a lively pedestrian corridor filled with boutiques, artisan shops, street performers, cafés, and colorful murals.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Browse small family-run stalls offering handmade crafts, textiles, carved wooden masks, woven bags, jewelry, and other locally made goods.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore the vibrant street art scene between 34th and 38th Streets, where bright murals and creative graffiti highlight Playa’s urban culture.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Pass through quieter local neighborhoods featuring fruit stands, corner shops, small homes, and an authentic glimpse into everyday life in Playa del Carmen.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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