Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida) Tours and Tickets

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There’s no charge to visit Fifth Avenue, which is free and open to the public night and day. For a guided tour, expect to pay anywhere from US$50 to US$100 for a full-day excursion that stops in Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Many tours depart from Cancun.

Known by locals as just “La Quinta,” Fifth Avenue is to Playa del Carmen what Las Ramblas is to Barcelona, or Les Champs-Elysées is to Paris. It’s a bustling shopping street that runs parallel to the beach. About 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) is pedestrian-only.

Aim for December to April when planning a trip to Playa del Carmen. That’s when you’ll find the best weather, with reliably dry and sunny days and tolerable temperatures. May and June are wetter and more humid, but you’ll find fewer crowds if you come then, and possibly, discounts on hotels.

Yes, you can easily go to Fifth Avenue on your own. The bustling pedestrian section is ideal for independent exploration. But visiting as part of a guided tour introduces you to shops and restaurants you might otherwise miss and lets you overcome language barriers if you don’t speak Spanish.

That depends, because Fifth Avenue changes from day to night. If you’re looking to shop for souvenirs or browse high-end boutiques, then aim for the afternoon, lingering to catch the sunset. Or, head here after dark to hit the bars and nightclubs and take in Playa del Carmen’s nightlife.