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The best places to work in Playa del Carmen, according to Reddit

The 5 cafés and workspaces in Playa del Carmen that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by BUNKER Coworking · Playa del Carmen, Nest and Choux Choux Café. The 5 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

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  1. BUNKER Coworking · Playa del Carmen

    Coworking space, Avenida 10 Norte

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 100

    Named in 3 Reddit threads.

    There are a few options Nest Bunker Work It I've visited all and they all had good internet and each has their own vibe.
    r/playadelcarmenMarch 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for BUNKER Coworking · Playa del Carmen

  2. Nest

    Study café, Calle 12 Norte

    Recommended ×7

    , work score 68

    Named in 2 Reddit threads.

    There are a few options Nest Bunker Work It I've visited all and they all had good internet and each has their own vibe.
    r/playadelcarmenMarch 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Nest

  3. Choux Choux Café

    Café, Avenida 20 Norte

    WI-FI, Recommended ×4

    , work score 100
    Choux Choux and Bajo Cafe, big cafes in tropical settings, good coffee, internet.
    r/playadelcarmenJune 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Choux Choux Café

  4. Ojo de Agua

    Café, Av. CTM

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Ojo de Agua. Really good internet, food, cafe and juices.
    r/playadelcarmenJune 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ojo de Agua

  5. Bajo Cafe

    Café, Calle 30 Nte LB

    Recommended ×4

    , work score 88
    Choux Choux and Bajo Cafe, big cafes in tropical settings, good coffee, internet.
    r/playadelcarmenJune 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Bajo Cafe

Our picks

Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Basic Foodie

    Café, MZ038 LT002 Avenida 25 Norte

    Recommended ×4

    , work score 100

    cafe, artesanal bread, pastries, breakfast, meals, sandwiches, omletts and salads

    The coffee is strong and affordable and there are a few power outlets located inside the cafe.
    Roselle Media CoJanuary 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Basic Foodie

  2. Cowork-in

    Coworking space, Calle 11 Sur

    WI-FI, Recommended ×3

    , work score 100

    shared space of private offices, conference room, wifi, climatized, printers, projectors, kitchen, terrace

    COWORK IN: It is a smaller space and a good option for those who prefer private offices.

    COWORK IN.- Es un espacio más pequeño y buena opción para quien prefiera oficinas privadas.

    Ruben y el mundoJuly 2022Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cowork-in

  3. Work Zone Collective

    Coworking space, Next to "Cremeria Santa Fe

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    It's the most affordable coworking space out of the three and with speeds faster than Nest, it might be worth the hike. The staff there were super friendly
    Chris the FreelancerNovember 2017

    Hours, amenities and photos for Work Zone Collective

  4. The Bunker Indoor Golf Bar

    Café, Calle 68-A Norte

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100

    Bar deportivo con simuladores de golf bajo techo, cocina y bebidas

    They have plenty of hot desks, a meeting room, and 2 booths where you can make private calls, or teach online. ... This is where I work at least a day or two a week
    Claire's Itchy FeetNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Bunker Indoor Golf Bar

  5. Marley Coffee

    Café, Calle 2 Norte

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    The shop is located at ground level of The Fives Hotel Downtown so not only is the wifi fast, but once you’ve finished working, you can also head upstairs to the pool bar for a cocktail
    Roselle Media CoJanuary 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Marley Coffee

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.