Party central! 12ths street going form the beach to 10th Avenue is where all the action is.
Playa Del Carmen at night
Playa Del Carmen is known for the bright sunny beaches, but it also is a very different place at night. Some would say it comes alive others would see it at rest. Restaurants and shop close up and then the bars and clubs take over. Most of the action gravitates to 12th Street especially from 10th Avenue to the beach. This is where most of the nightclubs are. Here is a gallery of some photos of Playa in the late-night hours. It Is a little harder to get photos at night so I hope you can look past the lesser quality photos. Like all out galleries we will continue to post photos here so come back often to check it out.
Our video of what 5th Avenue is like at night
Going out at night will probably take you to 5th Avenue. It is the main pedestrian street that parallels the beach. The energy 5th Avenue is at its peak in the evening. Many street performers come out and add to the enjoyment of walking along 5th Avenue. Here is a brief video that shows what it is like to take a stroll in the evening. For more about visiting 5th Avenue and our big video of 5th and what to see, see our article here.
Photos of Playa Del Carmen at night
Lights made out of gourds light up the night on 5th Avenue.
It was another dog day at the market and these dogs are already asleep.
Drugstore open at night. Some of these have walk-up windows so they can serve you with opening the store.
Ghostly statue in Parque Fundadores. This is the park that is by the Cozumel Ferry.
Cars stream by the night club Coco Bongo. This is a club on 10th Avenue and 12th Street.
Employees relax after a day and check their phones before calling it a night.
Reina Roja Hotel keeps the red lights on at night. This is an iconic hotel in Playa because it is unique.
Cuban music, dancing and fun times goes late in the night here at Bodeguita Del Medio. This is on 5th Avenue by 34th Street.
This store on 5th stays open late to offer shoppers Maya handicrafts. Much of it is from Chiapas where there are more artisans. This store only covers up with fabric at night since there are no doors or walls in front.
