What to do in Riviera Maya?
It’s not always easy to know where to find good quality and value while visiting a tourist destination. Your best option is to ask the locals! Our recommendations are based on our personal experiences and also recommendations by our guests. We obviously cannot guarantee that you will have the same great experience, but we hope that you will. If you feel that we have missed something or would like to recommend a place, feel free to let us know. Enjoy!
Day Trips
Muyil Forest and Float - 120 USD / pax
Enjoy a piece of Mayan culture in the company of local guides who will share the secrets of the archaeological site of Muyil located inside the Biosphere Reserve Sian Ka’an (Heaven’s Door), named Human Heritage by UNESCO.
Walk through the jungle on a guided trail that will take you to the shore of Lagoon Chunyaxche and marvel at the turquoise color of the lagoon. Jump into the freshwater canal and "float toward ecstasy", a relaxing experience connecting with nature; finally, enjoy a delicious lunch at the pristine beach of Tulum where you can enjoy a nice swim after lunch.
Duration
6-8 hours from your home in Playa del Carmen.
The tour includes
- Pick up at your hotel or condo
- English, Spanish and German speaking guide
- Air conditioned transportation
- Snacks
- Drinking water
- Lunch at Tulum Beach
- Snorkel equipment – upon request
- Life jackets
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Sandals or flip flops
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sun Hat or Cap
- Biodegradable sunscreen and mosquito repellent
- Waterproof Camera
- Extra cash (tips, crafts)
Important recommendations
Children under 5 years may participate under the responsibility and direct supervision of a responsible parent or family member.
Restrictions
We reserve the right to not accept people under the influence of alcohol
Cenote Dos Ojos and swim with the giant turtles in Akumal – 120 USD / pax
The Riviera Maya is dotted with an abundance of naturally formed cenotes. This tour covers one of the most beautiful areas of the Riviera Maya; it is a unique opportunity to admire the beauty of the caves and experience the ancient stalactites and stalagmites that were formed thousands of years ago and to enjoy the cool waters of the cenotes.
Dos Ojos (Two Eyes) is located 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen. This cenote is world famous and has been documented by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful and scientifically interesting cenotes in the area.
The cenote "Dos Ojos" is a system of caves that were formed millions of years ago, when the oceans were 60 meters below its current level. Enjoy a morning of swimming and snorkeling in the cenote caves of Dos Ojos.
Akumal is a Mayan word that means "land of turtles". It remains one of the favorite places for the turtles to spawn. It is one of the only beaches in the Riviera Maya where you can actually swim with giant turtles in their natural habitat.
One of the main attractions of Akumal Bay is its clear waters, with their sloping palm trees that seem especially made for you to relax beneath them once you have gone for a swim. Enjoy the turtles, lunch at the beach and a beautiful scenery of Akumal Bay.
Duration
6 hours
The tour includes
- Pick up at your hotel or condo
- All entrance fees
- Snorkel equipment
- English, Spanish and German speaking guide
- Air conditioned transportation
- Snacks
- Soft Drinks
- Lunch at the beach of Akumal
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Biodegradable sunscreen and mosquito repellent
- Waterproof Camera
- Extra cash (tips, crafts)
- Sun Hat or Cap
Important recommendations
Children under 5 years may participate under the responsibility and direct supervision of a responsible parent or family member.
Restrictions
We reserve the right to not accept people under the influence of alcohol
Feel two worlds come together as your body and soul become one. Enjoy the spiritual Mayan ruins, go back hundreds of years and see how the Mayan lived visiting the only Mayan city overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Your guide will walk you through the Mayan temples and Archaeological sites.
You’ll be taken to a beautiful beach wind down at the beach of Tulum and enjoy a freshly cooked Mayan lunch.
After a nice lunch and a swim in the ocean, you’ll be taken to the Mayan Clay Spa, where you will have a rejuvenating massage with the ancient techniques of the Mayans in the middle of the jungle, and why not, go into the ocean for a swim.
Duration
6-8 hours
The tour includes
- Pick up at your hotel or condo
- English, Spanish and German speaking guide
- Air conditioned transportation
- Snacks
- Drinking water
- Lunch at Tulum Beach
- 30 min Mayan massage
- Special Gift
- Comfortable clothing
- Walking shoes or tennis and sandals
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sun Hat or Cap
- Biodegradable sunscreen and mosquito repellent
- Waterproof Camera
- Extra cash (tips, crafts)
Children under 5 years may participate under the responsibility and direct supervision of a responsible parent or family member.
Restrictions
We reserve the right to not accept people under the influence of alcohol
Playa Del Carmen Beach Clubs
Canibal Royal Restaurant & Beach Club (same owners as La Santanera)
Newest and hippest beach club in Playa Del Carmen located at Coco Beach. It’s a stylish three story restaurant and bar in a retro style design. Location: Calle 48 and the Beach
Hotel Fusion Beach Club
Hotel Fusion offers a cozy setting with a full service restaurant on the beach, while the food is not always consistent; it is a great place to enjoy drinks and live music in the evenings. Location: Calle 6 and the Beach
Kool Beach Club
You’ll find a contemporary décor, great restaurant (try the ceviche) and a large pool. Kool provides everything you need for a full day at the beach. Location: Calle 28 and the Beach
Mamitas Beach Club
This is one of the most popular beach clubs in Playa Del Carmen. With a kid pool, Mamitas Beach Club is a good option for families with small kids. Location: Calle 28 and the Beach
Recommended Activities & Day Trips
Xcaret, Xel Ha and Xplor
The adventure parks Xcaret, Xel-Ha and Xplor are great attractions for the whole family. Don’t miss the evening show at the Xcaret Park! The annual Day of the Dead Festival at Xcaret is a magnificent event we highly recommend you visit (Oct 30 – Nov 2), book your entrance tickets with us and don't miss the fun!
Crococun Zoo
If you’re brave enough, try Crococun Zoo (http://www.crococunzoo.com/), an interactive and conservationist zoo where you will be able to touch, hold and feed great variety of wild local animals like yes, you read it right, cocodriles.
It’s a 1 hour tour where you can walk among cocodriles and interact with parrots, spider monkeys, snakes, deers and many more wild animals.The zoo is located 19 miles from Playa del Carmen.
Aktun Chen Natural Park and Indiana Joe’s Tour
If you think Walking through an amazing cave that has taken hundreds of years to shape, having fun in a canopy and interaction with animals is something imposible to get in one tour, you have missed the Aktun Chen’s Indiana Joe’s tour (http://aktunchen.com.mx/. All in one with the guarantee that you will have a day full of fun!
Cocobongo Show
It's a one of a kind show you can't miss. Great performances of famous artists imitations, musical shows and a great atmosphere!
