Cancun Downtown Area

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An interesting urban planning proposal based on the garden cities of the 50's, which back in the day was just a neighborhood for employees of the tourist area, today is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with excellent gastronomic and recreational options, in addition to being the host to our Diamond Way Center

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What to do in the Downtown Area?

Parque de las Palapas: entral park of the city, ideal for spending a bustling afternoon with locals and tourists browsing the craft stalls and the various street food options such as: esquites, marquesitas, empanadas and ice cream.

Parque de las Palapas >>

Gastronomic Recommendation of the Area: "La Habichuela" one of the oldest and most beautiful Mexican haute cuisine restaurants in the city.

City Tour: Tour that covers and exposes the young but very relevant history of Cancun, which the guide describes as: "the most Mexican city in the entire republic", discover why.

City Tour >>

Cancun Park: The brand new ecological / cultural park that offers: beautiful views of the lagoon and mangrove natural reserve, picnic areas, climbing wall, skate rink, bike track and permanent sculpture exhibitions.

**NOTE** This is the Park where the Stupa blessed and coordinated by our: Nedo Rimpoche, Maggy and Wojtek, will be placed.

Cancun Park >>

Malecón: Walk along the shore of the lagoon to enjoy the sunset, on weekends you can enjoy a market with regional products. Across the avenue is Malecón Américas, the city's famous shopping mall

Malecón Cancún >>

Parque Urbano Kabah: Beautiful ecological park ideal for jogging and exercising among the vegetation of the area, it is just a few minutes from the Buddhist Center .

Parque Urbano Kabah >>

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Gastonomic Recommendations

El Pocito :  One of the first restaurants in the city, a soul food restaurant with authentic Yucatecan recipes.

El Pocito >>

Los Huaraches de Alcatraces: Another classic loved by the locals since the early 80's in the heart of the city. Varied Mexican food with a homemade touch.

Los Huaraches de Alcatraces >>

Fonda Las Piñatas: One of the favorites of our sangha and just a few blocks away, homemade Mexican food, well-served portions at an excellent price and with an executive menu every day.

Fonda Las Piñatas >>

Café Nader: On the avenue of the same name and famous for its excellent breakfasts, Mexican and international food with exquisite homemade bread.

Café Nader >>

Gandara: Veracruz-style seafood, a few blocks from downtown is another favorite of the Cancun sangha.

Gandara >>

La Playita: Located in front of Plaza de Toros, excellent ceviche and seafood tostadas.

La Playita >>

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La Guada: Authentic Mexican cantina food in the Plaza De Toros

La Guada >>

Los Tarascos: The famous al pastor tacos just around the corner from our Buddhist center.

Los Tarascos >>

La Tlayudería: La Tlayuda was the winner of the best street dish in Latin America, and in this place they are excellent.

La Tlayudería >>

El Rincón de los Antojos: A favorite of Sangheros Cancunenses, authentic snacks from Mexico City in Cancun.

El Rincón de los Antojos >>

Sirena Morena: A very chic and healthy space in the founding area of ​​Cancun, a paradise for vegans, although there are also dishes for non-vegans.

Sirena Morena >>

El Huerto del Edén:amous for its breakfasts, this colorful place also has healthy options and dishes for vegans.

El Huerto del Edén >>

Hacienda Icaza: Excellent Mexican breakfasts with a wide variety of firewood dishes.

Hacienda Icaza >>