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Cancun

Notes on activities and restaurants in Cancun

Get reservations at Peter's and Du Mexique (Cancun) and Oh Lala (Playa) days before you go, they're small and fill up fast.

Restaurants

• Elefanta - good Indian cuisine (km 12.5)
• Puerto Madero - epic Chilean seabass, nice Malbecs (km 14)
• Hanaishi - fantastic sushi in Plaza Caracol (km 8.5)
• Irori - great sushi in downtown
• Thai - La Isla (km 12.5)
• Cenacolo - nice Italian piano restaurant (km 13)
• La Madonna - Swiss fondue, great martinis (km 12.5)
• La Destileria - great tequila, fine Mexican food (km 12.6)
• El Fish Fritanga - Hidden gem - Great spicy fritangas, ceviche - lunchtime atmosphere - beach under palm trees (km 12.5)
• Fred's House - superb fish/steak - get a booth (km 14.5)
• Savio's Bistro - excellent Italian fish house (km 15)
• Du Mexique - first rate French cuisine (downtown)
• Peter's Restaurante - very friendly, excellent food (downtown)

• Other Nick Picks

Also...

• La Habichuela - just ok Mexican (km 13)

Playa del Carmen

• Curry Omm - very tasty UK style Indian (10th south end)
• Imprevist - Mediterranean/Asian Fusion, superb food, friendly staff, excellent service, clean restrooms, quiet street (1st & 14th norte)
• Sur - excellent Argentinian steakhouse, v.good service (5th & 10th norte)
• Oh Lala - EPIC, no theme, just excellent food. Get reservations days before (14th norte between 10th&15th)
• Madre Tierra - Excellent food and good service (5th & 14th norte) signature shrimp wrapped in bacon w. tamarind sauce superb.

Tulum

• El Bistro at Ziggy Beach - fab beach bistro, fish + passion fruit cevice, coconut shrimp and cocktails
• Mezzanine - Thai in Tulum

Activities

• Snorkel boat trip to see Sailfish, see Queen Angel
• Scuba trip to Dos Ojos cenote
• Scuba dive with Bull Sharks, tons of fish