Playa del Carmen Mexico is a fun-filled city located on the coast of the Caribbean sea. With a laid back atmosphere, beaches of white sand, and a beautiful turquoise ocean, Playa Del Carmen is the perfect destination when you want to get away from it all. It won’t take long for you to see why this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico. Here are a few points of interest to get you started:

Visit Rio Secreto

At Rio Secreto, you can see the splendor of a system of underground rivers a well as ancient caverns. During one of the tours offered at Rio Secreto, you can walk and swim through breathtaking stalactites and stalagmites. The underground cave is known to have some of the most beautiful mineral formations in the world.

Visit Mayan Ruins

Visiting Mayan ruins is a must if you’re in Playa Del Carmen. While there are many locations you can visit, be sure to check out Tulum. This site has been amazingly preserved, and is the only place where you can see Mayan ruins along the coast. Take in the amazing scenery and imagine what life was like all those centuries ago.

Xcarat

Xcarat is an eco-archeological park that offers underground rivers, a beach, a lagoon, and pools. In addition, you can also enjoy a rotating scenic tour or hike on the tropical jungle trail. During your hike on the tropical jungle trail, you can explore the ancient Mayan sites, which include an underground cavern that was used by the ancient Mayans for cleansing rituals. As you explore the underground tunnels, you may even see deer, monkeys, and macaws.

Swim With Sea Turtles

While you’re in Playa Del Carmen Mexico, take the opportunity to go snorkeling with sea turtles. While you can sometimes see these amazing creatures from the shoreline, this is a perfect chance to see them up close and will be an experience you’ll never forget. While you can snorkel on your own for free, you can also sign up for a guided trip.

Scuba Dive With Sharks

Blue Life offers scuba diving in Playa del Carmen. The professional instructors guide their guests through reefs, caverns, and cenotes. During your dive, you may even see the whale shark, which is the largest fish in the world. If you’ve never been diving, the instructors at Blue Life offer numerous diving courses to get your ready for your undersea adventure.

Go Birdwatching

Playa Del Carmen is home to some amazing wildlife, making it the perfect opportunity for birdwatching. Visit the Xaman-Ha Aviary Park, a beautiful setting where you can see macaws, parrots, flamingos, pelicans, and a wide variety of other birds. Birds aren’t caged and live in a natural environment, making it the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures.

The 3D Museum of Wonders

This was the first 3D illusion art museum in North America. If features 3D artwork by world famous artists, such as Michelangelo, DaVinci, and more. The museum also offers numerous interactive exhibits that you can explore. It is an ideal way to spend a rainy day in Playa del Carmen.

Cirque de Soleil JOYA

Cirque de Soleil JOYA is the only permanent Cirque de Soleil show that takes place outside of the United States. Cirque de Soleil JOYA features a team of talented acrobats who tell the story of Joya and her alchemist grandfather in the center of the Rivera Maya jungle.

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