Playa del Carmen Attractions

The moment you step in Playa del Carmen and you feel the sun and the sea breeze in your skin, you realize of its distinguishing qualities. Its quaint small town look blends beautifully with world class restaurants, outstanding all inclusive hotels and the finest clothing stores.

Playa del Carmen’s contrasts will cover all your needs and you will be able to fulfill all your wishes during your vacation in Playa del Carmen. Whether your fantasy is vegging out at the beach, strolling around the town or engaging in a water sport adventure, you will live it in Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen Water Sports

The miles of silky white sand of Playa del Carmen assure endless possibilities, which water sports lovers can take advantage of. All what it takes is to get to the beach and rent the jet skis, wave runners, windsurfing or parasailing equipment, depending on your preferences.

The transparency of the Caribbean sea of Playa del Carmen will always invite you to enjoy its coral reefs and its rich marine life while you try out all its diving options like the one- and two tank dives, night dives, cavern and cave dives and wreck dives. And there is nothing wrong with spending your vacation in Playa del Carmen beneath the water.

Fishing in Playa del Carmen

Until recently, Playa del Carmen was a fishing village since the waters of the Caribbean ocean attract a wide variety of fish species. Nowadays, Playa del Carmen can take you deep sea fishing to angle magnificent creatures like the billfish (marlin and sailfish) that swim through the Cozumel channel mainly in the months of spring and summer.

Playa del Carmen Golf

Although Playa del Carmen’s strongest attraction is not its golf courses, Playa del Carmen does have an 18-hole golf course in Playacar that was designed by renowned architect Robert van Hagge. Puerto Aventuras features a 9-hole golf course too.

Playa del Carmen Outdoors

If you want to explore the outdoors, a horseback riding escapade will take you through the jungle where you will not only admire the exuberant vegetation, but also the cenotes, ruins and caves that will come upon on your journey. So do not be surprised if you end up swimming in the underground rivers. South of Playa del Carmen, there are also ATV jungle tours that will give you a different thrill.

Playa del Carmen Ecotourism

Playa del Carmen will also let you get in touch with nature in a safe environment, when you pay a visit to the natural eco parks not far from Playa del Carmen Xcaret, Tres Ríos and Xel-Ha.

Xel-ha is the most amazing theme park where you will engage in activities like diving or snorkeling in creeks, lagoons, and ancient caves and wells that are connected with subterranean rivers flowing to the Mexican Caribbean Sea.

In Xcaret, you can spend the whole day enjoying yourself in fun activities such as swimming in underground river systems, swimming with dolphins, hiking in the jungle, snorkeling anf scuba diving. And at night you have to see the show where the history of the country is portrayed.

Near Playa del Carmen, there is also Akumal, in Mayan words "place of turtles" and it will let you appreciate the moment when huge turtles crawl to the beach and lay their eggs. Akumal’s lagoon, Yal Ku provides you with great opportunities to do some snorkeling.

Playa del Carmen Archeological Sites

Playa del Carmen is situated not far from the most impressive Mayan ruins such as: Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum, so they are really worth a visit. But if you think you will not have time to travel there, you do not need to worry; in Playa del Carmen you will also get to see Mayan ruins. In fact, it is common to run into Mayan remnants in Playa del Carmen, since there is one on the 5th Avenue, between 12 and 14 Streets. Another one called La Ruina lies on Calle 2 close to the beach and there are some others all over the place. Playacar also offers you a Mayan ruin to look at.

At the end of your busy day, the 5th Avenue will be the perfect area to relax and relish in its carefree atmosphere while you browse around the lined shops and boutiques or seat at one of its open air restaurants.

No matter what you decide to do in Playa del Carmen, your vacation in Playa del Carmen will be a collection of unbeatable moments.