Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Top things to do in Playa Del Carmen

14 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

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Abolengo Playa

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Park & nature

Xcaret Park

Xcaret Park blends natural wonders with cultural heritage, featuring underground rivers, a wildlife sanctuary, and evening performances.

Park & nature

Río Secreto

Río Secreto is a pristine underground river system with awe-inspiring rock formations, explored on a guided walking and swimming tour.

Sight

Xcaret

A unique blend of ancient Maya ruins and a modern eco-park, offering cultural shows, underground rivers, and wildlife encounters.

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Riviera Maya

A 120-kilometer stretch of Caribbean coastline known for white-sand beaches, ancient Maya ruins, and eco-parks.

Neighborhood

Playacar

Upscale residential and resort neighborhood with golf courses and private beach clubs, offering a tranquil escape from Playa del Carmen's busier areas.

Neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

A lively beach town on the Riviera Maya, famous for its pedestrianized Fifth Avenue and Caribbean beaches.

Sight

Cozumel Channel

Deep-sea channel between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, world-renowned for drift diving with vibrant coral and pelagic marine life.

Entertainment

Ha' (restaurant)

Renowned restaurant serving contemporary Mexican cuisine in a lush jungle setting with an open-air ambiance.

Entertainment

World Wide Technology Championship

PGA Tour golf event at El Camaleón Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, featuring top international players on a unique jungle-and-ocean layout.

Entertainment

Estadio Mario Villanueva Madrid

Baseball stadium in Playa del Carmen hosting local games and community events, named after a former governor.

Landmark

Playa del Carmen railway station

Historic train station in Playa del Carmen, now a landmark and tourist attraction preserving the region's railway heritage.

Park & nature

Xplor Park

Xplor Park offers high-adrenaline adventures like zip-lining over lagoons, driving amphibious vehicles through caves, and swimming in stalactite-filled cenotes.

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