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9 Days in Playa del Carmen: Adventure and Culture

tomas valenzuela

tomas valenzuela

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Discover ancient ruins, dive into crystal-clear cenotes, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Join us as we explore the hidden gems and experience the rich culture of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Playa del Carmen

Day 1Xplor, The Buffete, Native Park Playa del Carmen, Fogo de Janero
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$112

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$ 6

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Xplor
Jungle adventure park with zip-lining, amphibious vehicles, rafting & underground rivers.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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The Buffete
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$58
6 - 8 min

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Native Park Playa del Carmen
Jungle environment where visitors can drive ATVs, ride zip lines & explore underground caves.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Fogo de Janero
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$54
Day 2Archaeological Site of Xel-Há, Bait Lajam Tacos Arabes, Cenote Chaak Tun, El Cantil de los Tiburones
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$118

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$ 6

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Archaeological Site of Xel-Há
This site was a former Maya port & features ruins, including temples, plus 2 freshwater pools.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Bait Lajam Tacos Arabes
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$64
12 - 15 min

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Cenote Chaak Tun
Visitors can explore, swim & snorkel in these low-lit caverns with natural pools & stalactites.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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El Cantil de los Tiburones
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 3Zona Arqueológica de Muyil, The Jungle Place, Sensei, SAYAB Planetario de Playa del Carmen, The Rodistar
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$98

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$ 5

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

76 - 92 min

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Zona Arqueológica de Muyil
Ancient Mayan site with temple ruins & artifacts dating from 300 BCE to 1500 CE.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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The Jungle Place
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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Sensei
Cadena de comida oriental con un concepto original.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$60
6 - 9 min

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SAYAB Planetario de Playa del Carmen
Planetarium offering a variety of multimedia presentations, virtual-reality games & HD movies.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Rodistar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 4Centro Recreativo EcoPark Riviera Maya, La Caleta Restaurant, Xcaret Park, La Laguna
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$90

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$ 4

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Centro Recreativo EcoPark Riviera Maya
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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La Caleta Restaurant
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$52
4 - 6 min

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Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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La Laguna
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
Day 5Zona Arqueológica de Xcaret (dentro del parque ecoturístico XCARET), La Laguna, Xenses Park | por Xcaret, Asiana Oriental Food Sandos
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$80

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$ 4

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Zona Arqueológica de Xcaret (dentro del parque ecoturístico XCARET)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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La Laguna
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
12 - 17 min

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Xenses Park | por Xcaret
Outdoor amusement park with sense-themed activities & optical illusions, plus a snack bar & shop.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Asiana Oriental Food Sandos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 63D Museum of Wonders, Feria de Playa del Carmen Fair Grounds, Fogo de Janero, Río Secreto, Leona Vicario Park, Primer Plato
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$102

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$ 5

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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3D Museum of Wonders
Patrons can take photos with 3D conceptual paintings at this interactive museum with many galleries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Feria de Playa del Carmen Fair Grounds
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Fogo de Janero
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$54
12 - 15 min

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Río Secreto
Hiking & swimming excursions along a turquoise underground river with stalactites & stalagmites.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Leona Vicario Park
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Primer Plato
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$48
Day 7Museo Frida Kahlo Playa Del Carmen, Mercado De Nuestra Senora Del Carmen, Parque Los Fundadores, Las Hijas de la Tostada, Scuba Libre Scuba Diving Playa del Carmen Riviera Maya, Fusion Beach Bar Cuisine
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$122

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Museo Frida Kahlo Playa Del Carmen
Compact venue featuring interactive exhibits, sculptures & collages of Kahlo reproductions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Mercado De Nuestra Senora Del Carmen
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Parque Los Fundadores
Seaside park with sculptures, a kids' playground & traditional Mayan dance performances.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Las Hijas de la Tostada
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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Scuba Libre Scuba Diving Playa del Carmen Riviera Maya
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Fusion Beach Bar Cuisine
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$62
Day 8Corazón de Mexico, Ambarte, Portofino Restaurant, Playa Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mayan Mango, Comet 984 - 50's Diner, Palacio Municipal de Playa del Carmen
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$90

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$ 5

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Corazón de Mexico
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Ambarte
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Portofino Restaurant
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$40
16 - 20 min

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Playa Maroma, Riviera Maya
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Mayan Mango
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Comet 984 - 50's Diner
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
1 - 2 min

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Palacio Municipal de Playa del Carmen
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 9Sandos Caracol Aqua Park, El Templo, Gran Coyote Golf, Xaman - Ha Aviary, Casa Sofia
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$128

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$ 3

Hotel Pelicano Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Sandos Caracol Aqua Park
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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El Templo
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$64
14 - 21 min

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Gran Coyote Golf
Designed by pro golfer Nick Price, this 18-hole course features upscale suites with ocean views.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Xaman - Ha Aviary
Nature trails around ponds & forest enclosures, home to tropical birds like macaws & flamingoes.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Casa Sofia
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$64

Budget breakdown: $974 In total

Activities & Food:$940
Transport:$34