Yucatan Peninsula

Playa del Carmen

Things to Do in Playa del Carmen

Things to Do in Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Playa del Carmen Attractions

Things to Do in Playa del Carmen

Ways to tour Playa del Carmen

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Day Trip To Tulum and Coba Ruins Including Cenote Swim and Lunch from Cancun
97
Bus Tours
from $69.90 per adult
Coba Ruins, Cho Ha Cenote, Tulum and Paradise Beach Day Trip with Lunch Included
392
Bus Tours
from $89.90 per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Buggy Tour in Playa del Carmen with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit
513
Adventure Tours
from $106.53 per adult
Xplor Park All-Inclusive Admission
274
Theme Parks
from $133.33 per adult
VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour
205
Bus Tours
from $227.18 per adult (price varies by group size)
Visit 4 Cenotes at Casa Tortuga
89
Bus Tours
from $64.14 per adult
Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves
178
Adventure Tours
from $85.87 per adult
Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
202
Adventure Tours
from $179.00 per adult
Tulum Ruins, ATV Extreme, and Cenotes Tour from Riviera Maya
81
from $119.00 per adult
Local Walking Food Tour
187
Walking Tours
from $54.00 per adult

Archaeology Tours

Top Attractions in Playa del Carmen

1. Xcaret

Amusement & Theme Parks

Admission tickets from $112.81

It then tells the story of how Mexico was conquered by the Spanish in songs and images with over 250 costumed actors.

2. Rio Secreto

Caverns & Caves

Admission tickets from $79.00

By MrGGothenburg

It's a semi-flooded part of an extensive underground cave system which has been opened up to controlled and guided…

3. Cenote Chaak Tun

Caverns & Caves

By donnapR1156NC

Chaak tun contains numerous stalactites & stalagmites in a mineral rich cave that transports you to a serene place.

4. Xenses Park by Xcaret

Amusement & Theme Parks

Admission tickets from $71.79

The spindles of the kaleidoscope lead to rooms that make you think and change your perception.

5. Quinta Avenida

Points of Interest & Landmarks

In the last 25 years it evolved from a 2 block long shopping district by the Ferry transfer, to a 2 mile long bustling…

6. 3D Museum of Wonders

Art Museums

Open now

Admission tickets from $32.30

By U2178UDdavidh

The museum is comprised of art by Kurt Wenner, who made his reputation drawing 3-dimensional sidewalk art around the…

7. Kool Beach Club

Beach & Pool Clubs

By JadepearlToronto

It's a large beach club, energetic music and three levels of lounger pricing.

8. Ultramar Ferry

Ferries

Open now

By jacksC8461BW

Wide leather seats, club seating with tables, coffee, snacks and all indoor.

9. Parque Los Fundadores

Beaches • Parks

It is a significant historical location within the city, originally a community gathering spot where residents obtained…

10. Chikin Ha

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Admission tickets from $26.00

A three stage zip wire system over the open Cenote and the tallest about the jungle canopy.

11. Museo Frida Kahlo

Art Museums

Open now

Interactional displays bursting with information on her life , sufferings , political views and her artistic success.

12. Riviera Maya

Beaches

This area runs from Cancun to Talum and is home to the second longest offshore reef in the world.

13. Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church

Churches & Cathedrals

The chapel stands at the foot of the Caribbean Sea where sailors risked their lives to fish and sail.

14. Playa Punta Esmeralda

Beaches

By MidwestGal16

The sand is like baby powder the the water appears to be lit by turquoise neon bulbs.

15. El Acuario de Playa

Aquariums

Open now

A black and mirrored room filled with LED lit jellyfish tanks.

16. Dolphinaris Riviera Maya Park

Nature & Wildlife Areas

It showcased the facility's dolphin preservation efforts, including some VERY graphic information about extracting…

17. Delphinus Riviera Maya

Swim with Dolphins

This facility specialises in ecology and research to improve the world and how we use the planet.

18. Santuario de la Tortuga Marina Xcacel Xcacelito

Nature & Wildlife Areas

This is most likely one of the last non commercialized beaches left in the area.

19. Delphinus Xcaret

Swim with Dolphins

By JaguarPaw123

This show was a timeline of over 500 years of Mexico's history.

20. Martina Beach Club

Beach & Pool Clubs

It has all you need and want, including a pool for over 18 yrs only.

21. Plaza Playacar

Department Stores

By JimboCanucks

This plaza is essentially across the street at the end of the resort's driveway.

22. Cavernas Chaaktun

Caverns & Caves

The water is crystal clear and a refreshing 68 degrees.

23. Jungala Aqua Experience

Water Parks

Admission tickets from $66.66

By danielyS4797QX

The waterslides are wild and the lazy river is long.

24. Punta Venado Bike Park

Biking Trails

You come out of the bush, to a raw and wavy shoreline.

25. Mexico Waterjets

Ferries

Information about the ferry and advertising is displayed on the big screen on a wall inside the saloon.

26. Cenote Misterio Maya

Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

The water is mineral water with lights underneath to see.

27. Zona Arqueológica Playa del Carmen

Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

This is about the size of one city block, grassy area with a small ruin.

28. Playa Mamitas

Beaches

29. Paseo del Carmen Shopping Mall

Shopping Malls

By Wombling_Free_7548

This has a mixture of international brands and souvenir shops.

30. Gastón Charó Art Gallery Playa del Carmen

Art Galleries • Art Museums

Open now

Gastón Charó is a famous artist that makes many different styles and very innovative techniques.

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Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Outdoor Activities

Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Nightlife

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