Location: Playa del Carmen
Top Things to do in Playa del Carmen
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Playa del Carmen is one of the top diving destinations in the world, thanks to vibrant sea life and dazzling underwater caverns. On dry land, Playa is a hipper and more modern version of the fishing village it once was. Spend some quality time on the golf course or wave hello to the playful spider monkeys at The Jungle Place sanctuary. Explore the ancient ruins of the Coba Mayan Village, or get in some quality people-watching as you shop and stroll along 5th Avenue.
Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
1. Cavernas Chaaktun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By S2997DUpaulm
Words can't describe the awesome beauty of these caves. My wife and I were guided by Rene and he did a fabulous job describing this natural wonder. Everything was provided that you need such as the water shoes, wet suit, snorkel and flashlight. Just bring swim gear and a towel and you are supplied with a locker for your personal items. There is a photographer that takes pictures and we were glad we paid the modest price ($30 USD) for them at the end of the tour. There was also a tequila tasting at the end. We did not visit this as part of a tour group, we just took a taxi from our resort and they accommodated us gladly. Do it, you won't regret.
2. Skydive Playa
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5.0 based on 1,551 reviews
Tandem skydiving in Playa del Carmen with over 20 years of experience.
3. Living Dreams Mexico
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5.0 based on 2,035 reviews
No Unnecessary Stops. No Strings, No Catches. Just You And Yours Living A Private Tour Just As You Dreamed It!
4. Destino Riviera
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5.0 based on 548 reviews
Specializing in tours, excursions and much more in the Riviera Maya. Let us help you plan so you can enjoy your vacation with infinite great memories! Contact us now to start your best adventure!
5. The Cenote Guy
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5.0 based on 315 reviews
Let's make Cenote diving the Highlight of your stay in Mexico. Experience this unique diving environment with our dedicated guides. Let our passion guide you. The Cenote Guy is a project with one objective: To give every certified diver an opportunity to live an unforgettable experience diving in the cenotes. Cenote Diving at its best.
6. My Quest Concierge Private Tours
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5.0 based on 346 reviews
We are LOCAL EXPERTS organizing private tours & NON-COMERCIAL EXPERIENCES in Playa del Carmen, Cancun, the Riviera Maya and Tulum.
7. Kay Tours Mexico
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5.0 based on 866 reviews
Kay Tours Mexico offers private half-, full and multi day trips in the Riviera Maya & Yucatan area. We provide unique private excursions with customized itineraries designed to suit the needs and desires of the particular group. Don’t settle for anything less than the best on your vacation, let Kay and his team show you the top Riviera Maya excursions. From private tours to Chichen Itza to small group tours to Puerto Morelos, we can even custom-make a tour for you if you don’t see it on our website. The staff at Kay Tours Mexico are skillful, versatile, and knowledgeable about whichever site you will be visiting. Our entire team is bilingual with many years of experience working in the Riviera Maya area. This means from us, you will receive the highest quality of service from the planning stages right through until the day of your tour.
8. Private Transportation Riviera Maya
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5.0 based on 607 reviews
We are a private transportation company based in Playa del Carmen. Our main goal is to make our Customers to enjoy Riviera Maya with total comfort and safety. We offer: -Private Cancún Airport Transfers from/to the entire Yucatan Peninsula. -Private Tours to the Mayan Ruins, Cenotes, Parks and Beaches. -Open Van Rent Service (driver included). We have all permissions & certifications from the tourism & transport authorities in Mexico.
Reviewed By Q7235VBandrews
Our family visits Playa several times a year and we always use this company for our transportation to/from the airport. We like that we can book and pay online. Anselmo promptly confirms our reservations and is very responsive to any questions. All of his drivers are always prompt, helpful, and a pleasure to ride with. I would also recommend the Van For The Day service. This is an excellent way to explore around the Yucatan (Tulum, Chichen Itza, etc.) with a family or group of friends and we find it to be a great value price wise. Anselmo and his drivers are very helpful with itinerary suggestions and can recommend stops along the way if you want to visit Mayan ruins, a cenote, beaches, restaurants, etc. in different parts of the Riviera Maya. Guided tours for a group would cost several times more in total than the cost of hiring Anselmo's van service for the day. I highly recommend Private Transportation Riviera Maya for all your transportation needs in Playa.
9. Good Vibes Diving
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5.0 based on 531 reviews
GVD was born from a dream. Yes, from a dream. After the adrenaline we felt the first time we dived, we were convinced that this experience was something we would like to repeat. Soon, we were embarking on a diving trip. We would be lying if we said that all that impressed us was the clarity of the water; or the marine life. Something more impacted us: THE EXPERIENCE. This convinced us of two things: the first was that we wanted to dedicate ourselves to diving. The second, that we did not want to just dive, we wanted to share with the whole world what we had felt that day, COMPLETE HAPPINESS. That’s how we started. We left our old lives behind, we become professionals and we began to dream of creating our own experience. That is how, in 2016, our school Good Vibes Diving (GVD) was born, with the intention of sharing the true essence of diving: THE HAPPINESS IT BRINGS. As we said, it started like a dream. Today, we do not want to wake up. JOIN THE GVD EXPERIENCE!
10. Riviera Maya
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4.5 based on 1,292 reviews
This term is used to refer to the Yucatan coast now popular among tourists.
Reviewed By BackinBracknell - Bracknell, United Kingdom
Have been twice now to this part of Mexico and loved it! The area stretches all the way down from Cancun to Tulum and the beaches are amazing. Very little seaweed when we were there (April 2019). There's loads of other stuff to do as well - Eco Parks / Adventure Parks, numerous cenotes for swimming, Mayan Ruins at Tulum, Snorkelling/Diving and fantastic wildlife (we saw monkeys, coatis and agoutis in the hotel grounds). Would definitely go back.
