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First Time in Playa del Carmen: What to See & Do

Quinta Avenida strolls at sunset, cenote day trips, and Fifth Avenue for the tacos — Riviera Maya's liveliest town. The essential first-timer's hit list for Playa del Carmen — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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4h

From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

Embark on an epic adventure combining three thrilling activities: ziplining, ATVs, and a refreshing cenote swim.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $72 a person
Playa del Carmen Food Tour
3h

Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

This is an authentic local experience in local Mexican food.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $83 a person
30 min to 1h 30m

Cancun Airport: Shuttle Cancun or Playa del Carmen Hotels

With this convenient and affordable service, you won't have to worry about scheduling a taxi or trying to navigate on your own.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $27 a person
3h

Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

Enjoy a 3-hour adventure tour in the heart of the Riviera Maya.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $109 a person
10h to 12h

Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

A Chichen Itza tour includes everything you need for a nice experience in history, culture and natural beauty.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $35 a person
45 min

From Playa del Carmen to Cozumel Luxury FERRY by Xcaret

What makes us unique?

  • 4.5★ · 84 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $43 a person
1h 10m to 1h 50m

Cancun Airport Shuttle to/from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya

With this convenient and affordable service, you won't have to worry about scheduling a taxi or trying to navigate on your own.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $15 a person
Buggy Tour
4h to 5h

Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

Welcome to our unique buggy tour, providing a mixture of fun, adventure and discovery.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $105 a person
45 min to 1h

Airport Shuttle to Playa del Carmen

Your private transfer begins with pickup at the time you indicate from the Cancun airport or your Playa del Carmen hotel.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $48 a person
9-seater or 10-seater Toyota
40 min to 1h

Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen Roundtrip Private Transfer

Private transfers from Cancún Airport to any resort or condo in Playa del Carmen, México.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $185 a person
30 min to 35 min

Ultramar Ferry, Regular round ticket, Playa del Carmen-Cozumel

Ultramar is characterized by always being at the forefront of constant innovation.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $38 a person
10h

Tulum, Cenote and Playa del Carmen from Cancun

Explore the ancient walled city of Tulum and immerse yourself in the rich Mayan culture through its impressive remains.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $39 a person
Private Transfer Playa del Carmen
1h

Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

• Have a personal driver take you to your hotel in Playa del Carmen a board a comfortable van.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $194 a person
5h

Playa del Carmen Jungle Adventure ATV Zipline and Cenote

Ready for the ultimate Mayan jungle experience?

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $35 a person
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11h to 13h

Tulum, Coba, Playa Del Carmen and Cenote Tour with Tickets

Visit two of the most important Maya archaeological sites on this full-day tour: Coba and Tulum.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $30 a person
9h

Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

A guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya plus round-trip transportation, beverages and a...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $116 a person
12h

Chichen Itza & Ekbalam Tour From Playa del Carmen

Our Chichen Itza Saama Cenote and Ek Balam tour from Cancun brings you on a unique journey of history, culture and stunning natural beauty.

  • 4.6★ · 268 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $85 a person
The mural at the Palacio Municipal de Playa del Carmen reflects the region’s history, culture, and Mayan heritage. It is an ideal spot to admire local art and take a photo in the heart of the city.
1h 30m

Playa del Carmen Coastal Heritage Walking Tour

Discover the essence of Playa del Carmen on this engaging walking tour.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $18 a person
Chichen Itza
12h to 13h

Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote swim from Playa del Carmen

Our Chichen Itza Saamal Cenote and Ek Balam tour brings you on a unique journey of history, culture and stunning natural beauty.

  • 4.7★ · 182 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $83 a person
4h

Cenotes Tour: Discover Hidden Gems, from Playa del Carmen

Come and live an unforgettable journey with our Riviera Maya 3-cenotes tour, where nature's wonders come to life in the enchanting settings of Yum-Ha, Luna, and Sombra.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $39 a person
2h

Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

Combine two Yucatan adventures on this half-day horseback ride through jungle followed by a swim in one of the region's famous natural cenotes.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $120 a person
8h

Deluxe Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres, from Playa del Carmen

A Caribbean Escape You’ll Never Forget Your journey begins aboard a sleek catamaran, gliding over turquoise waters under the Caribbean sun. With a drink in hand and the sea...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $39 a person
Calm and peaceful
3h to 6h

Hidden Cenote exploration in Playa del Carmen

Embark on an unforgettable adventure, an intimate guided tour, as you unveil the hidden secrets of the Yucatán Peninsula in a stunning, uncrowded cenote cave system.

  • 5.0★ · 79 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $130 a person
Tour 4x1. Tulum, Coba, a Cenote and Playa del Carmen
13h to 15h

Mayan ancient tour. Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen

Enjoy a complete tour around 4 of the most emblematic places of the Riviera Maya: Tulum, Coba, a Cenote and Playa del Carmen with comfortable transportation, a professional team...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $20 a person

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