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Playa del Carmen
THE QUICK VERDICT
Choose Playa del Carmen if You want a walkable Caribbean beach base with a four-kilometre pedestrian strip of restaurants and bars, easy ferries to Cozumel and Isla Mujeres, and Tulum and the cenotes within a short colectivo ride..
- Best for
- Quinta Avenida pedestrian strip, Mamita's Beach club scene, Cozumel and Isla Mujeres ferries
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Budget anchor
- $160/day mid-range
- Skip if
- you rely on public transit
The Riviera Maya's most walkable beach town, an hour south of Cancun airport on Highway 307. The pedestrianised Quinta Avenida runs four kilometres parallel to the sand, packed with restaurants, bars, gelato counters and silver-jewellery boutiques that do not close until 1 am. Mamita's Beach anchors the casual beach-club scene to the north; the all-inclusive resort cluster pushes south toward Tulum. Ferries depart every half hour for Cozumel (35 minutes) and there is a separate boat to Isla Mujeres, which makes Playa a useful base for a Caribbean island day trip without committing to staying offshore.
Tours & Experiences
Bookable tours, activities, and day trips in Playa del Carmen
Where to Stay
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📍 Points of Interest
At a Glance
- Pop.
- 333,000 (city)
- Timezone
- Cancun
- Dial
- +52
- Emergency
- 911
Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue) is a 4 km pedestrian-only boulevard running parallel to the beach — packed with restaurants, bars, gelato counters and silver-jewellery shops that stay open until 1 am
The passenger ferry to Cozumel leaves the Playa pier roughly every half hour and reaches the dive island in 35 minutes — round trip costs about MXN 460 (~$27)
Playa is the de facto centre of the Riviera Maya — the all-inclusive resort cluster runs about 50 km south from here toward Tulum, and Cancun airport (CUN) is a 50-minute drive north
The town grew from a sleepy fishing village of 1,500 people in 1990 to a city of 333,000 in 2026, almost entirely on the back of beach tourism
Mamita's Beach is the lively beach-club anchor north of the ferry pier; Playacar to the south is the gated resort enclave with the calmest, cleanest sand
Cenote Chaak Tun and Cenote Cristalino sit within 20 minutes of town and offer the same crystal-clear cave swimming as the more famous Tulum cenotes for a fraction of the entry fee
Top Sights
Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue)
🏘️The pedestrianised four-kilometre strip running parallel to the beach is the spine of the town. The southern half (Calle 4 to Calle 14) is densest with restaurants and bars; the northern half toward Calle 38 is calmer and more boutique. Walk it once after sunset for the full effect.
Mamita's Beach
🏖️The largest beach-club zone in town, anchoring the strip of sand between Calle 28 and Calle 38. Day-bed rentals, beachfront restaurants, and a long swimmable shoreline that escapes most of the cruise-day crowds. Mamita's Beach Club itself runs the most dependable sound system.
Cozumel Day Trip
🏝️Walk to the Cozumel ferry terminal at Calle 1 Sur, take the 35-minute crossing, and rent a scooter or jeep on arrival to circle the island. Punta Sur park, Mayan Chankanaab and the southern beach clubs are all reachable in a single day. Last ferry back is 11 pm.
Cenote Chaak Tun
🌿A two-cavern cenote system 10 minutes west of town with both open and closed sections. Guided tours include life vests, snorkels and a short cave walk. Smaller crowds and lower prices than the Tulum cenote circuit, and easier to reach without a rental car.
Xcaret Park
🌳The flagship eco-archaeological theme park 10 km south of town — underground river snorkelling, a jaguar sanctuary, butterfly pavilion and the nightly Xcaret Mexico Espectacular show with 300 performers. Pricey at MXN 3,000+ per adult but consistently well-reviewed.
Playacar Beach
🏖️The gated resort enclave south of the ferry pier has the calmest water and cleanest sand on the central Riviera Maya. The public access point at the south end of 5th Avenue lets non-guests reach the beach without a hotel reservation.
Off the Beaten Path
Calle 38 Beach Crossing
The northern end of the pedestrian strip transitions to a quieter beach access at Calle 38, where a handful of small beach clubs charge a fraction of the central Mamita's prices. Locals walk here for sunset cocktails away from the cruise-day crowds.
Same Caribbean, half the noise. The walk up 5th Avenue from the centre filters out most casual visitors before you reach Calle 38.
El Fogon (Calle 30)
A no-frills tacos-al-pastor counter where locals queue at lunch. Two blocks west of 5th Avenue, well off the tourist circuit. The pastor trompo is sliced to order and the salsa verde is house-made.
Tacos at MXN 25 each in a town where the same item sells for MXN 100 on 5th Avenue. The room is concrete and plastic-chair, which is the point.
Cenote Cristalino
A roadside cenote 20 minutes south of town with a swimming platform, a 4 m cliff jump and a connected mangrove section. Locals come on weekends with picnics. Less marketed than the Tulum cenotes, easier to reach without a guide.
Most tour buses skip Cristalino entirely in favour of the bigger Coba-road cenotes, so weekday mornings often feel like a private swim.
Playacar Mayan Ruins
A small unmarked Mayan archaeological site sits inside the Playacar gated community, a 15-minute walk south from the ferry pier. No entry fee, no signage, no crowds — just six stone temple platforms scattered through suburban streets.
Most visitors pay to see Mayan ruins on a day trip. These are walkable from town and almost no guidebook mentions them.
Climate & Best Time to Go
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and high humidity. Two distinct seasons: dry from November to April (high tourist season) and wet from May to October. Hurricane season runs June through November with September the riskiest month. Sargassum seaweed is a serious seasonal issue from April through September.
Dry Season (Peak)
November - April73-86°F
23-30°C
The most comfortable months and the prime tourist window. Trade winds keep the Caribbean side breezy and pleasant. December through February nights drop into the low 20s. Christmas, New Year and spring break (March) bring peak prices and crowds.
Sargassum Onset
April - June77-90°F
25-32°C
Atlantic sargassum seaweed begins washing ashore in quantity. Hotels deploy beach barriers and morning cleaning crews, but some days the seaweed line is dense enough to discourage swimming. Prices begin dropping mid-April after Easter.
Wet Season
June - October79-91°F
26-33°C
Hot, humid, with afternoon thunderstorms that usually clear within an hour. Hurricane risk is real from August through October, peaking in September. Hotel prices drop 30-50% but cancellation insurance is worth the small premium.
Best Time to Visit
November through April delivers the best weather — dry, sunny and breezy. Sweet spot is December through February for the lowest sargassum and most reliable swim conditions. Avoid spring break (mid-March to mid-April) for a quieter experience. The shoulder months of May and November offer 20-40% lower prices with mostly good weather.
High Season (December - April)
Crowds: High — very high at Christmas/New Year and during spring breakDry, breezy and sunny with low sargassum. December and January peak around Christmas and New Year; February and early March are the sweet spot. Spring break (mid-March through mid-April) brings party crowds.
Pros
- + Lowest sargassum on the beach
- + Reliable sunny weather
- + Calm Caribbean for snorkelling
- + Most international flight options
Cons
- − Highest hotel rates of the year
- − Crowded restaurants on 5th Avenue
- − Spring break atmosphere mid-March to mid-April
- − Cozumel cruise days mean packed ferries
Shoulder (May - June, November)
Crowds: ModeratePrices drop 20-40% off peak. Sargassum begins in late April but is still patchy through May. November is dry, warm and post-hurricane — arguably the best value month of the year.
Pros
- + Better hotel rates
- + Smaller queues at attractions
- + Whale shark season starts mid-June off Isla Mujeres
- + Cenotes at lower visitor counts
Cons
- − Sargassum risk increases through May/June
- − Late May humidity rises sharply
- − Some businesses close for renovations in June
Low Season (July - October)
Crowds: Low — Moderate during Mexican school holidaysHot, humid, with daily afternoon thunderstorms and serious sargassum. Hurricane risk peaks September-October. Hotel rates lowest of the year. Mexican school holidays in July-August bring domestic crowds even as international tourism dips.
Pros
- + Lowest prices of the year
- + Few international tourists
- + Lush green Yucatan jungle
- + Strong cenote water levels
Cons
- − Genuine hurricane risk August-October
- − Heaviest sargassum of the year July-September
- − Daily afternoon storms
- − Some businesses on reduced hours
🎉 Festivals & Events
Riviera Maya Jazz Festival
November (last weekend)Free open-air jazz concerts on Mamita's Beach drawing acts from across the Americas. One of the major free events of the year and a strong reason to visit in November.
Dia de Muertos
October 31 - November 2Day of the Dead celebrations along 5th Avenue and at the town zocalo, with marigold altars, sugar skulls, processions and a children's costume parade. Calmer and more authentic than the Cancun Hotel Zone version.
Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza
March 20-21A day trip from Playa to see the famous shadow serpent descend the El Castillo pyramid. Tens of thousands attend — leave Playa by 5 am to secure a position.
Carnaval
February (week before Lent)Street parades, music and floats along Avenida Juarez with the official zocalo as the centre. Smaller and more local than Mazatlan or Veracruz Carnaval.
Safety Breakdown
Moderate
out of 100
Playa del Carmen is generally safe for tourists in the Centro, Playacar and Mamita's Beach areas. The wider Riviera Maya has experienced cartel-related incidents since 2021 — including a 2022 shooting at a beach bar in town that hit two foreign tourists — but these have been targeted, not random. Petty theft, ATM skimming and aggressive timeshare touts are the more common day-to-day concerns. Stick to tourist zones, use Uber or DiDi, and avoid drug transactions of any kind.
Things to Know
- •Stay within the Centro, Playacar and Mamita's Beach corridors — these are well-patrolled and have low incident rates compared to outer neighbourhoods
- •Use Uber or DiDi rather than street taxis — the local taxi syndicate sets non-negotiable rates that are 2 to 3 times higher than rideshare equivalents
- •Never engage with drug offers from beach vendors or club promoters — drug-related conflicts are the primary source of serious incidents in the region
- •ATM skimming is widespread — withdraw inside HSBC, Santander or Banamex bank branches during business hours rather than from outdoor street machines
- •Walk Quinta Avenida in groups after midnight — the strip itself is crowded but side streets between Calle 6 and Calle 14 can be quiet enough for muggings
- •Sargassum reports are published daily on TulumBeach.com and the Quintana Roo state tourism site — check before booking a beachfront hotel between April and September
- •Carry a photocopy of your passport for daily use and leave the original in the hotel safe — police occasionally request ID along 5th Avenue at night
Natural Hazards
Emergency Numbers
General Emergency
911
Tourist Police (Playa del Carmen)
984 877 3340
Cruz Roja Ambulance
984 873 1233
Fire Department
911
CANIRAC Tourist Assistance (English)
800 903 9200
Costs & Currency
Where the money goes
USD per dayBackpacker = hostel dorm + street food + public transit. Mid-range = 3-star hotel + neighbourhood restaurants + transit cards. Luxury = 4/5-star + fine dining + taxis. How we calibrate these numbers →
Quick cost estimate
Customize per category →Estimates based on regional averages. Flight prices vary by season and airline.
budget
$50-80
Hostel dorm or budget guesthouse off 5th Avenue, taco-stand meals, colectivo transport, free public beach access — comfortable on this budget
mid-range
$130-220
Mid-range hotel near 5th Avenue, mix of restaurants, beach-club day pass, one cenote tour, occasional Uber rides
luxury
$400-900+
All-inclusive Playacar resort or beachfront boutique, private Cozumel charter, fine dining on 5th Avenue, spa treatments and private cenote tours
Typical Costs
| Item | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| AccommodationHostel dorm bed | MXN 350-550 | $20-32 |
| AccommodationBudget hotel double room | MXN 800-1,400 | $47-82 |
| AccommodationMid-range 5th Avenue hotel | MXN 1,800-3,500 | $105-205 |
| AccommodationAll-inclusive Playacar resort (per person) | MXN 3,000-6,500 | $175-380 |
| FoodTacos at a side-street stand | MXN 20-35 | $1.20-2 |
| FoodComida corrida set lunch | MXN 100-150 | $6-9 |
| FoodMid-range 5th Avenue dinner main | MXN 280-550 | $16-32 |
| FoodBeer at a beach club | MXN 80-150 | $5-9 |
| TransportColectivo to Tulum | MXN 50-60 | $3-3.50 |
| TransportUber within Centro | MXN 80-150 | $5-9 |
| TransportCozumel ferry round trip | MXN 460 | $27 |
| TransportADO bus to Cancun airport | MXN 280 | $16 |
| AttractionsCenote Cristalino entry | MXN 250 | $15 |
| AttractionsXcaret eco-park (basic) | MXN 2,800-3,400 | $165-200 |
| AttractionsBeach-club day pass with food/drink credit | MXN 600-1,000 | $35-58 |
💡 Money-Saving Tips
- •Stay one or two blocks off 5th Avenue — same walking distance, half the room rate compared with strip-front hotels
- •Eat tacos and comida corrida on the side streets between 10th and 30th Avenue, not on 5th — the same plate of cochinita pibil costs a third of the strip price
- •Use colectivos for Tulum and Cancun day trips — MXN 50-60 each way versus MXN 600+ for a private transfer
- •Buy the Cozumel ferry round-trip ticket rather than two singles — small discount but it adds up over a multi-day visit
- •Skip the timeshare-presentation breakfast or beach-club day pass offers — even when free, they consume four hours of vacation time
- •Withdraw pesos at HSBC or Santander branches inside the Centro rather than the Highway 307 standalone ATMs (skimming risk)
- •Buy mezcal and silver jewellery on the northern half of 5th Avenue (Calle 28-38) where competition keeps prices honest
- •Visit cenotes near Playa (Chaak Tun, Cristalino) rather than the more famous Tulum cenotes — same experience for half the entry fee and no tour-bus crowds
Mexican Peso
Code: MXN
About 17 MXN per USD as of early 2026. USD is widely accepted along 5th Avenue but the exchange rate offered at restaurants is almost always worse than the bank rate — pay in pesos when possible. ATMs are the cheapest source of pesos; HSBC, Santander and Banamex have the lowest foreign-card fees. Avoid airport currency exchange counters and standalone street ATMs (skimming risk).
Payment Methods
USD and MXN both widely accepted on 5th Avenue but pesos give better effective rates. Visa and Mastercard accepted at hotels, restaurants and most shops; American Express less so. Cash is essential for colectivos, street tacos, beach vendors and small markets. ATMs are abundant in the Centro — stick to bank-branded machines inside lobbies.
Tipping Guide
15-20% is standard. Many bills already include a 10-15% propina — read carefully before adding more. Cash tips on top reach the server directly; card tips often do not.
Bellhops MXN 50-100 (~$3-6) per bag. Housekeeping MXN 50-80 per night left daily on the pillow. Concierge MXN 100-200 for significant assistance with reservations or tours.
USD 10-15 per person for a half-day group tour, USD 20-30 for a full day. Driver-guides receive a separate USD 5-10 tip. Cenote guides MXN 100-150 per group is appreciated.
Bottle-service standard is 15-20%. For day-bed service with food and drink throughout the day, leave a final tip of 15-20% of total spend with the cash on the chair.
Tipping is not customary since fares are negotiated up front. Rounding up to the next 10 pesos is appreciated.
How to Get There
✈️ Airports
Cancun International Airport(CUN)
50 km north of Playa del CarmenADO bus from Terminal 2/3/4 to the Playa del Carmen ADO terminal: 50 min, MXN 280 (~$16). Private shuttle services like USA Transfers and Happy Shuttle: MXN 600-900 (~$35-53) for a private SUV. Uber: MXN 1,000-1,400 (~$59-82). Avoid unlicensed transport touts inside the terminal.
✈️ Search flights to CUN🚌 Bus Terminals
ADO Terminal Alterna (Calle 12)
The main intercity bus station for ADO and second-class lines. Direct ADO services to Cancun (1 hr, MXN 120-180), Cancun airport (1 hr, MXN 280), Tulum (1 hr, MXN 180-280), Merida (5 hr, MXN 500-650), Bacalar (4.5 hr, MXN 450-580), and Chetumal (5.5 hr, MXN 550-700). Tickets at adogl.com.mx or at the terminal.
Getting Around
Playa is one of the most walkable beach towns in Mexico — the Centro grid is laid out on the Calle/Avenida system and most visitors rarely need motorised transport within the town itself. For longer trips, colectivos (shared vans) run continuously up and down Highway 307 to Tulum and Cancun. Uber and DiDi work, though tensions with the local taxi union mean rideshare drivers do not always pick up at obvious central locations like the bus station.
Colectivos (Shared Vans)
MXN 50-60 (~$3) to Tulum; MXN 70-90 (~$4-5) to CancunWhite shared minivans run continuously between Playa, Cancun and Tulum from a stop on Calle 2 between 15th and 20th Avenue. Flag them on Highway 307 outside town. Cheap, frequent and the standard local transport.
Best for: Budget intercity travel between Riviera Maya towns
Uber and DiDi
MXN 80-200 (~$5-12) for most in-town tripsBoth apps operate in Playa but with friction — local taxi cooperatives have actively obstructed pickups at the ADO bus terminal and the Cozumel ferry pier. Drivers often request meeting one block away. Outside those flashpoints both apps function normally.
Best for: Trips to and from outer neighbourhoods or hotels south of the centre
Taxis (Sindicato)
MXN 100-300 (~$6-18) within Playa; MXN 1,200-1,800 (~$70-105) to Cancun airportFixed-rate union taxis operate from designated stands. No meters. The Calle 1 Sur (ferry) and 5th Avenue stands have published rate cards. Significantly more expensive than rideshare for the same trip.
Best for: Late-night returns when rideshare wait times spike
ADO Buses
MXN 120-450 (~$7-26) depending on destinationFirst-class air-conditioned coaches from the ADO terminal on Calle 12 connect Playa to Tulum (1 hr), Cancun (1 hr), Merida (5 hr) and beyond. Reserve in advance for popular departure times. The Cancun airport service runs every 30 minutes.
Best for: Comfortable intercity travel and direct Cancun airport transfers
Cozumel Ferry
MXN 230-280 (~$13-16) one way; MXN 460-560 (~$27-33) round tripUltramar and Winjet operate roughly half-hourly passenger ferries between the Calle 1 Sur pier and Cozumel. The 35-minute crossing is air-conditioned with assigned seating. Bicycles travel free, scooters and cars require the separate Calica car ferry.
Best for: Day trips and overnight stays on Cozumel
Walkability
The Centro is one of the most walkable beach-town grids in the Caribbean. The 4 km of Quinta Avenida is entirely pedestrianised, and the parallel beach is reached every block via short cross streets. Outside the Centro, sidewalks deteriorate quickly and the wide Highway 307 cuts the town in half — walking from the Centro to Playacar means crossing a multi-lane highway on foot.
Travel Connections
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Cozumel
Mexico's premier dive island, sitting on the Mesoamerican Reef. Even non-divers can snorkel at Chankanaab or rent a jeep to circle the perimeter road and stop at the wild eastern beaches. Easy day trip or overnight base.
Tulum
Cliffside Mayan ruins above the Caribbean, plus a bohemian beach road of jungle-resort hotels and yoga studios. The cenote circuit on the Coba road is the best in the region. Combines a beach and an archaeology stop in one day.
Cancun
The Hotel Zone's 23 km strip of all-inclusive resorts and the regional gateway airport. Less walkable than Playa but with a wider range of resort options and easier ferries to Isla Mujeres. Most travellers transit through CUN airport.
Isla Mujeres
A small Caribbean island off Cancun, reached by ferry from Puerto Juarez. Golf-cart streets, calm western beaches, and a snorkel reef park with whale sharks in summer. Easier as an overnight than a day trip from Playa.
Entry Requirements
Mexico has a very open tourist policy. Citizens of the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and most of the Western world enter without a visa for up to 180 days. The paper FMM tourist card was eliminated at most airports in 2022 — the entry stamp in your passport is your record. Keep it safe and check that an immigration officer has stamped you in.
Entry Requirements by Nationality
| Nationality | Visa Required | Max Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free with valid passport. Check the entry stamp days carefully — some immigration officers stamp shorter periods than the maximum. |
| UK Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free post-Brexit, unchanged from pre-2020 arrangement. Standard 180-day tourist allowance. |
| Canadian Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free with valid passport. Onward ticket may be requested by immigration. |
| EU Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | All EU/Schengen states have visa-free access. Passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. |
| Australian Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free entry. No special requirements beyond a valid passport. |
| Chinese Citizens | Yes | 180 days | Visa required. Holders of valid US, UK, Canadian, EU or Japanese visas may enter visa-free for up to 180 days under the 2010 reciprocity agreement. |
Visa-Free Entry
Tips
- •Mexico no longer issues paper FMM cards at most airports — your entry stamp in the passport is the official record; protect it
- •Verify the days written on your stamp before leaving the immigration counter — some officers grant fewer than the maximum 180
- •Onward travel proof (return flight or onward bus ticket) is occasionally requested at immigration; have it on your phone
- •Overstays trigger a fine assessed at departure — stay within the stamped allowance to avoid airport delays
- •Travel insurance is strongly recommended during hurricane season — medical costs in tourist areas can be high and evacuation expensive
- •Carry a passport photocopy day-to-day; leave the original in your hotel safe
Shopping
Quinta Avenida is the shopping spine — silver jewellery, Talavera ceramics, embroidered Mayan textiles, mezcal and tequila, plus international brands at Quinta Alegria and Paseo del Carmen malls. Prices on the strip are tourist-grade and most vendors expect haggling. For everyday goods at local prices, head to Plaza Las Americas or the Mega supermarket.
Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue)
pedestrian shopping streetThe main 4 km shopping spine, lined end to end with silver shops, mezcal stores, beachwear boutiques and souvenir stalls. The northern half (above Calle 28) skews higher-end; the southern half is denser and more bargain-oriented.
Known for: Silver jewellery (look for 925 stamps), embroidered cotton dresses, Talavera ceramics, mezcal and tequila, Mayan-themed wood carvings
Quinta Alegria
open-air mallThe largest mall on 5th Avenue, between Calle 12 and Calle 14, with international brands (H&M, Sephora, MAC), an air-conditioned food court and a cinema. Useful for replacing forgotten swimwear or sunscreen at fixed prices.
Known for: International fashion, cosmetics, electronics, food court
Paseo del Carmen
mallA smaller pedestrian-mall complex at the south end of 5th Avenue, near the ferry pier. Cleaner and more upscale than the central strip, with restaurants, a Starbucks and several jewellery stores. Useful entry/exit point for cruise-ship visitors.
Known for: Mid-range restaurants, jewellery, leather goods, ferry-adjacent shopping
Plaza Las Americas
mallThe local-resident mall on Highway 307, away from the tourist strip. Liverpool department store, Cinepolis cinema, large food court and a Walmart. Prices are 30-50% lower than the 5th Avenue equivalent for the same goods.
Known for: Everyday clothing, electronics, supermarket, pharmacy
🎁 Unique Souvenirs to Look For
- •Silver jewellery from Taxco — Mexico's silver capital ships extensively to Playa shops; insist on the 925 sterling stamp
- •Mezcal from Oaxaca — single-village artisan brands at Mayami Mezcaleria or El Tigre on 5th Avenue
- •Mexican vanilla extract from Veracruz — the natural product is far stronger than synthetic vanilla and packs flat for travel
- •Embroidered Mayan huipil tunics — hand-stitched in Yucatan villages; check the back of the embroidery for hand-stitch evidence
- •Talavera ceramics — hand-painted blue-and-white pottery from Puebla; lighter pieces survive checked luggage
- •Beach-style hammocks woven in Yucatan Mayan villages — the wider the spread, the higher the quality
- •Habanero hot sauces from local producers — Yucatecan habaneros are uniquely fruity and intense
- •Single-origin Mayan chocolate — Tabasco and Chiapas cacao, often sold with chili or sea salt
Language & Phrases
| English | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Good day | Hola / Buenos dias | OH-lah / BWEH-nos DEE-ahs |
| Thank you | Gracias | GRAH-see-ahs |
| Please | Por favor | por fah-VOR |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpe / Perdon | dis-KOOL-peh / per-DOHN |
| How much is it? | Cuanto cuesta? | KWAN-toh KWES-tah |
| Where is the beach? | Donde esta la playa? | DOHN-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah |
| A table for two, please | Una mesa para dos, por favor | OO-nah MEH-sah PAH-rah dohs |
| The bill, please | La cuenta, por favor | lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR |
| Without ice, please | Sin hielo, por favor | seen YEH-loh por fah-VOR |
| I do not eat meat | No como carne | noh KOH-moh KAR-neh |
| Cheers | Salud | sah-LOOD |
| I do not understand | No entiendo | noh en-TYEN-doh |
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