Playa del Carmen Local Customs

  Band of coatis (Dec 2009)
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  • Band of coatis (Dec 2009)
      Band of coatis (Dec 2009)
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  • Coati (Dec 2008)
      Coati (Dec 2008)
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  • Band of coatis (Dec 2008)
      Band of coatis (Dec 2008)
    by Dabs
  • Santa is a bit overdressed
      Santa is a bit overdressed
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  • Christmas tree in Playa del Carmen
      Christmas tree in Playa del Carmen
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Native Animals

Native Animals, Playa del Carmen

 3 Reviews  We've seen the large band of coatis on both of our trips to Riu Tequila, in 2009 they were hanging out near the pool and near some of the rooms near the pool waiting for someone to take pity on them... 

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Pilgrims

Pilgrims, Playa del Carmen

 Dabs Says:  I took these pictures back in December 2003, eight years later we finally had someone tell us what they were doing and that it was connected to the December... 

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Festival of Guadalupe

Festival of Guadalupe, Playa del Carmen

 Dabs Says:  The was the 2nd time we've been in Mexico for the Festival of Guadalupe which is held on December 12th and celebrates the Virgin of Guadalupe and her appearance... 

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Christmas in Playa del Carmen

Christmas in Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen

 Dabs Says:  It's always makes me laugh, coming from a city that is cold and snowy in December, when I see Christmas decorations in warm climates. Frosty the snowman would... 

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Engagement beetles

Engagement beetles, Playa del Carmen

 tashka Says:  When a Mayan boy wants to marry a Mayan girl he catches a beetle and decorates it with small stones, andl also attaches a small chain to it and them presents it... 

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VW Beetles

VW Beetles, Playa del Carmen

 Dabs Says:  The first car I actually remember my family owning was a turquoise VW Beetle, my favorite memory was doing donuts in the snow in the parking lot while waiting... 

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Tamales to go!

Tamales to go!, Playa del Carmen

 peggydaly Says:  Walking down 30 Av on Thanksgiving brought me this yummy dinner...Tamales served from a bike! He had 3 different kinds and i opted for pollo verde (chicken w/... 

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Fresh Squeezed Juice

Fresh Squeezed Juice, Playa del Carmen

 peggydaly Says:  He'll squeeze it right in front of you. From morning until around noon he's on 10th Ave around Juarez. BIG cup for $1 US. What a way to start the day. Then head... 

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Eat at the Beach Square (main plaza)

Eat at the Beach Square (main plaza), Playa del Carmen

 peggydaly Says:  You can get GREAT, cheap food at the square by the beach (Main Plaza) at Ave Juarez and 5 Ave. There are ladies close the the beach with fresh fruit, nuts,... 

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Odd Bug

Odd Bug, Playa del Carmen

 ncbcrazynyc Says:  This bug was found on the beach of our resort.It has the head of an alligator (no kidding) it looks like the alligator part was painted onto a peanut shell or... 

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Flaming coffee

Flaming coffee, Playa del Carmen

 kyoub Says:  You must have some flaming spanish coffee while you are in Playa.I think most of the restaurants have their own version of this show.It is the finale after... 

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La siesta

La siesta, Playa del Carmen

 Joan58 Says:  I like to know local customs. In Yucatan there are hammocks almost everywhere. I was enthusiastic about the 'siesta'. To take a little rest after lunch rocking... 

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Money exchange

Money exchange, Playa del Carmen

 RJ1967 Says:  There are many money exchange offices, such as this one, up and down 5th street in Playa del Carmen. As you can see by the flags, they accept many different... 

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under construction

under construction, Playa del Carmen

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under construction

under construction, Playa del Carmen

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Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos Al Pastor, Playa del Carmen

 peggydaly Says:  These are yummy tacos served throughout MX. They are carved off a large spit, layered with beef and onion. A pineapple at the top at the top gets chipped off,... 

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