Things to do in Southeastern Peninsula
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Proyecto Montezuma
Kerri Bowers and César Benavides of Proyecto Montezuma run an innovative volunteer program that not only gives to the community, but fosters cultural exchange, pays fair wages to its employees and gifts you something for giving of your time and energy. You choose the project in which you’d like to participate, such as teaching local classes or removing trash from the beach and jungle, and you also sign up for a sustainable adventure tour around Montezuma. Long-term opportunities are also available; hit the website for details.
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Umi Sushi
In the courtyard of the Centro Comercial Playa El Carmen, this sushi bar has a pleasant dining room and tables outside. If you’re lucky, it will have a surf movie projected on the outside wall while you savor your Mal País roll. Beer drinkers, beware: it only serves Japanese beers, at exorbitant prices.
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Orgánico
When they say ‘pure food made with love,’ they mean it – this healthy cafe turns out all vegetarian or vegan dishes including spicy Thai burgers, sushi and noodles, nachos, burritos, falafel, smoothies and other meat-free treats you can feel good about.
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Artemis Café
Come for the free wi-fi, stay for the coffee. Located in Centro Comercial Playa El Carmen, Artemis has fantastic coffee (best iced mocha ever), smoothies and juices, plus salads, sandwiches and panini. After dark, Artemis transforms into a groovy lounge with DJs spinning cool tracks and occasional live music.
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Devaya Yoga
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Super Montezuma
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Chico's Bar
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Turismo Curú
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Profelis
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Corduroy to the Horizon
Shapers Andy and Aaron create custom epoxy boards and also do ding repairs. Find their shop 50m west of Frank’s Place.
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Super La Hacienda
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Soda Piedra Mar
This is one of the best local places to eat in Mal País, with generous portions of fresh seafood and, as the name suggests, a rocky location right by one of the most beautiful blue beaches on the entire peninsula. Make sure you bring your camera!
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Soda La Naranja
With typical food on the main strip, this soda has a nice shaded patio next to Orgánico and reasonably priced eats.
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Shit Hole
Yep, that’s really what it’s called, 200m north of the main intersection. It rents and sells boards as well as gives lessons – also, it claims to make crepes.
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Puggo’s
A welcomed addition to Montezuma, this promising new Israeli-owned restaurant decorated like a Bedouin tent specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine including falafel, hummus, kebabs, and aromatic fish and seafood dishes cooked in imported spices and herbs. Cap it off with strong cup of Turkish coffee and an amazing dessert.
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Playa Santa Teresa
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Playa Manzanillo
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Playa El Carmen
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Playa de los Artistas
This artfully decorated beachside spot is the most adored and romantic restaurant in town. The international menu with heavy Mediterranean influences changes daily depending on locally available ingredients, though you can always count on fresh seafood and impeccable culinary sophistication.
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Milarepa
Offers classes in Hatha yoga, Swasthya yoga and partner yoga for all levels of practice.
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Mary’s Restaurant
Hidden in a jungly garden on the south end of town, this charming restaurant is locally known for the scrumptious wood-fired pizzas, plus fish tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other yummies.
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Las Piedras
This Argentine-run chicken shack proclaims ‘Our chicken is the sh%t.’ One bite and you’ll agree.
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Jobbie’s Surf Camp
Not a shop per se, but kooky local Canuck Josh (aka ‘Jobbie’) is a brand in and of himself, and he gives surfing lessons.
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Isla Cabo Blanco
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Horizon Yoga Hotel
Offers three classes daily, in a serene environment overlooking the ocean.
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