The Calle 28 and north 5th Avenue area of Playa del Carmen
The stretch from Calle 28 to Calle 38, around Mamitas Beach and the north end of 5th Avenue, is a walkable area of restaurants, coffee, a supermarket and a few bars. Aldea Thai is at its beach end, and Calle 38 is 7 minutes away on foot.
- 1 minMamitas Beach
- 3 min5th Avenue at Calle 28
- 7 min5th Avenue at Calle 38About 1,800 ft
- 9 min5th Avenue at Calle 40About 2,250 ft
How the area is laid out
Calle 28 runs down to the sea at Aldea Thai and Mamitas Beach. 5th Avenue, the pedestrian street, runs parallel to the beach and meets Calle 28 about 3 minutes up the street from the gate. Walk right along 5th Avenue and the cross streets count up to Calle 38 and Calle 40.
Calle 38 runs from 5th Avenue down to the sea, with restaurants on both sides. For a block-by-block map, see our 5th Avenue walking guide.
Where to eat
Los Chachalacos, at 5th Avenue and Calle 26, is one of the nearest places to eat. Calle 34 and Calle 38 have the next restaurants, and Fuego Santo is a short way inland.
Coffee and breakfast
Coffee starts three minutes from the gate, with cafes along 5th Avenue and on Calle 38.
Shopping and everyday errands
Shops line 5th Avenue, and the larger shopping is a little way off: a supermarket on Calle 34 Norte near 10 Avenida, and the bigger Walmart near 30 Avenida.
Nightlife
The north end keeps to smaller bars: a rooftop bar next door at The Reef 28, a live music bar on Calle 24, a cocktail bar on Calle 32 and a Cuban music bar at 5th Avenue and Calle 34.
How it differs from the south end
| Compare | Calle 28 to Calle 38 | South end, near the ferry |
|---|---|---|
| On foot from Aldea Thai | 1 to 9 minutes | 20 to 23 minutes |
| What is there | Restaurants, coffee, a supermarket, bars and the Mamitas beach clubs | The Cozumel ferry, Parque Fundadores with the Portal Maya, the Paseo del Carmen mall |
| Nightlife | Small bars, 2 to 5 minutes from the gate | The club streets at Calle 10 and Calle 12, 10 to 13 minutes |
Questions
What is the Calle 28 area of Playa del Carmen?
The stretch from Calle 28 to Calle 38, between 5th Avenue and the beach, with Mamitas Beach at one end. Aldea Thai is at the beach end of Calle 28.
How far is Calle 38 from Aldea Thai?
About 1,800 ft from the gate to 5th Avenue at Calle 38, a 7-minute walk.
Where can I get coffee near Mamitas Beach?
Starbucks Playa Tides and Ah Cacao Chocolate Café are 3 minutes from the gate, and Chez Céline is 5.
Is there a supermarket near Aldea Thai?
Súper Chedraui Selecto, on Calle 34 Norte, is about 7 minutes on foot. The larger Walmart is about 18 minutes.
Where is the nightlife near Aldea Thai?
Small bars are 2 to 5 minutes away: Roof 28, Caimán Tugurio, Onyx Bar and La Bodeguita del Medio. The club streets around Calle 10 and Calle 12 are 10 to 13 minutes south.
How is this area different from the south end near the ferry?
The south end, with the Cozumel ferry and the Paseo del Carmen mall, is 20 to 23 minutes on foot. This area is 1 to 9 minutes away.
Stay a short walk away
Penthouse 315 at Aldea Thai sleeps 10, with a private rooftop pool and ocean views, a 1-minute walk (about 230 ft) from Mamitas Beach.