5th Avenue (Avenida 5) Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen , Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

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  • Great shopping, restaurants and nightlife!

    5

    agentcarolyn 1 contribution Canada Feb 13, 2012

    Had lots of shopping, restaurants and nightlife, although a lot of the shops carry the same items, just remember to bargain to get your best deal!

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