Xcaret

#1 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

TravelTess writes, "With over 1,00 years’ history, the ancient city of Pole (modern-day Xcaret) was…" »

AprilTravelWriter writes, "Xcaret, Mexico is an all-natural water park and zoo. It is the ultimate…" »

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

#2 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

vernbm writes, "My oldest boy and I wanted to see the corals and colorful fish we all had heard about.…" »

JesusW writes, "I started in Playa del Carmen, where the instructor picked up two other guys and me in…" »

Tulum

#3 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

Gibbs_Georgia writes, "We decided against the prepackaged tour. We took the Collectivo (local bus)…" »

schutnik writes, "Very interesting historic site. The grayish-tan buildings on the cliff-top site…" »

Cozumel: Snorkeler's Paradise

#4 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

samer_k writes, "We wanted to do this but really didn't formally plan it. You really don't need to. We…" »

quirine writes, "Getting there: At the ferry dock in Playa Del Carmen, there are a few vendors/ferries…" »

Xelha Snorkeling

#5 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

hagarfan writes, "Get there early! It is definitely an all-day adventure. The snorkeling was…" »

quirine writes, "Xel-Ha is a gorgeous eco-park that consists of one big lagoon, a few cenotes (no…" »

Beaches

#6 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

JesusW writes, "This is a very quiet beach, somehow isolated from the main area in town but close…" »

jbzway writes, "The resort was right on the beach. This beach was to rocky to go swimming in, but they…" »

Cenote

#7 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

Postcard writes, "Visiting a cenote was on our list for a day of adventure using our rented car. It…" »

PatandCorinne writes, "Cenotes are fresh water sinkholes found in the middle of the jungle. All the…" »

Playa Mamitas

#8 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

Krisfrag writes, "Beware of a scam at Mamitas. We were there over Spring break inquiring about a beach…" »

britgirl7 writes, "The most fun and prettiest stretch of beach in Playa del Carmen is down by Mamita’s…" »

Fifth Avenue - Quinta Avenida

#9 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

axxiz_mutatiz writes, "If you went to Playa del Carmen 2 or 3 years ago, it is nothing like it used to…" »

neboo writes, "The main drag just off the beach, Avenida 5, has been closed for pedestrians only and is…" »

Sirena

#10 most popular of 34 things to do in Playa del Carmen

quirine writes, "Unlike the many tourist stores in the area, La Sirena is a real artisan shop with beautiful items from various parts of Mexico. On the outside, traditional, mesh Mexican shopping bags are made…" »