Walking About Playa … A Picture Tour of Playa del Carmen

I’m back! Still a bit sick, but I was itching to get out! So, I met up with Biz this morning to hang the new In The Roo banner up at Bad Boys. Biz hung it, I watched.

View of the beach from inside the bar.

When’s the last time you saw a 7up bottle like this?

View of the beach from Calle 4.

One of the most photographed shops in Playa.

Another popular Playa shop.

Playa getting too bright and shiny for you? Here’s a charming relic of the old days.

Well, except for that bright and shiny Help Wanted sign. Ever wondered what it takes to become a money exchanger in Playa del Carmen?

• Computer & internet experience
• Completed Application - There is a standard employment application that prospective applicants must purchase from a papeleria (paper store).
• Proof of address - Usually this is a utility bill, doesn’t have to have your name on it.
• High school degree
• Must have lived in Playa del Carmen for 1 year.
• Basic English
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Small photograph of your entire body.

Nice braids, dude.

There was a good number of people at Bourbon Street around 11am.

Don’t blink or you might miss this entrance to the courtyard containing Italian restaurants, Casa Mediterranea & Caffetteria Italiano, as well as several shops selling art, jewelry and sandals. 5th Avenue between Calle 6 & 8

I think the saleslady for Sea of Life was a former timeshare saleswoman. Boy was she workin’ it!

This property has stood empty for about 2 years ever since TGIF, and previously Hooters, failed there. It’s just south of the Burger on 5th Avenue & Calle 8. Wonder what we have to look forward to!

View of the ocean from Calle 8

Playa has a shiny new Dairy Queen! Only ice cream is served.

Converse, Diesel, We’ve got it all

View of the ocean from Calle 10.

Storefront for rent right next door to the Beer Bucket and across from La Rana.

Tank-Ha Dive Center has moved to a new location next to La Rana.

Fancy new parking lot at Plaza Pelicanos, the small shopping mall on 10th Avenue between Calle 8 & 10.

New clothing store advertises that clothes are imported from the U.S. and Europe.

And at this point, I was exhausted from the heat and from still being sick. So, I made a beeline for Mega to enjoy the air-conditioning and get some cold water and bland snacks that will hopefully be kind to my stomach.