Top Playa del Carmen Art & Culture

Reserve a ticket in advance to enjoy VIP access at Coco Bongo, one of Playa del Carmen’s hottest nightclubs. Your admission ticket allows you to breeze past long lines at the entrance and head straight in for a night of dancing and live performances. An open bar and central location make Coco Bongo a popular choice for visitors who want a night out.

TEMAZCALl have many physical benefits FLUSHES OUT TOXINS Sweat helps to push out toxins — a catch-all name for generally harmful bodies that enter our systems. Getting rid of them can help to improve your overall well-being. CLEARS SKIN The steam produced by pouring water with herbs over the hot rocks helps to flush out impurities in the skin, clearing the pores and creating a smoother look. Steam rooms could also help to treat acne. SUPPORTS WEIGHT LOSS Increasing the amount you sweat can help you get rid of water weight. While not a cause for concern, water weight can cause bloating and be uncomfortable. MENTAL BENEFITS DECREASES RISK OF DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S Sitting in a sweat lodge is understood to decrease the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the scientific journal Age And Ageing. RELEASES MENTAL BURDENS Finally, many temazcal ceremonies involve deep contemplation akin to mediation. “It’s a very ancient ritual, to be healthy, to be balanced, to stay calm in our minds.”

Discover the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on a full-day private tour. Learn about the history of the site and the ancient Mayan people from your informative guide. Then take a refreshing dip in a sacred cenote, a natural sinkhole, before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local establishment. End the day with a tour around the city of Valladolid to get a feel for what colonial Mexico was like.

Explore the archeological treasures at Tulum and Coba with your own private guide. Transportation in a private vehicle means you won’t waste time picking up other guests so you can get to Tulum nice and early, before the crowds and heat hit. After Tulum you will head to the ruins in Coba where you can climb a pyramid and discover the area on bicycle or taxi trike!

Visit the iconic Kukulcán’s Temple at the world-renowned, archeological site and Maya ceremonial grounds: Chichen Itza. Let a driver and guide take care of you while you enjoy breakfast, lunch, and drinks during this full-day tour. See water believed by some to be holy in a cenote, learn about the sophisticated Maya people in the Suytan ecotourist centre, and pay a short visit to the city of Valladolid.

This small-group tour combines two impressive archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Coba and Tulum. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes hotel transport, beverages and a buffet lunch, plus a swim in Cho Ha Cenote.

Discover two significant archaeological sites with this guided tour of Tulum and Coba. Walk past restored ruins at the former Maya trading post then scale Nohoch Mul at Coba, the Yucatán Peninsula’s tallest pyramid. Your full-day tour departs from Playa del Carmen hotels and includes a cenote swim and free time at the Caribbean beach of Playa Paraíso. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.

Discover two ancient Maya cities—Coba and Tulum—on this private, full-day tour from Cancun. In Coba, a ruined city in the jungle that remains mostly unexcavated, climb Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula. Emerge from the jungle and marvel at the sparkling Caribbean from Tulum, perched on a bluff. Learn about the archaeological sites and their roles in Maya history, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Leave the large tour groups and enjoy personalized attention and chauffeur service from a private guide.

Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá on an all-day tour from Playa del Carmen. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to this important pre-Columbian ceremonial center to learn about its temples, observatory, pyramid, and ball court from an informative guide. Cool off in the holy waters of cenote before grabbing lunch at its namesake restaurant (included in the tour price).

The Yucatán Peninsula is known for its archaeological highlights, but exploring them all in a day can be difficult. Discover Cobá, Multum Ha Cenote, Playa Paraiso, and Tulum on a day trip from Playa del Carmen, and save time finding a meeting spot with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Enjoy personalized attention from your professional guide as you learn more about these ancient sites on a small-group tour.

Experience Mexico’s indigenous culture by taking part in a traditional temazcal ceremony led by a Maya shaman. Use copal resin and aromatic herbs in a temazcal sauna as the shaman guides you through the ritual with songs and music, then refresh with a cool bath, fresh fruits, and drinks, with time to relax in a hammock before returning to Playa del Carmen. This temazcal experience can be booked as a private tour or small-group excursion.

This small-group tour from Playa del Carmen takes you to three of the most popular sites on the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza, Coba, and the Ik Kil cenote. Stroll through the archaeological site of Chichen Itza and learn about its landmark ruins, including the Kukulcan Pyramid and the observatory. Then head for a refreshing swim in a deep cenote followed by a delicious buffet lunch. Your Maya history immersion continues at Coba, an archaeological site located in the jungle. Hotel transport by air-conditioned minivan included.

Visit two ancient Maya cities and a beautiful cenote on a full-day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Ik Kil cenote, and Coba. You’ll learn about the dramatic history and symbolic architecture of Chichen Itza, swim in an underground river, and climb to the top of the tallest Maya pyramid in the Yucatan. This comprehensive tour includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel.

Visit multiple archaeological sites during one full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. Learn about ancient Mayan culture during a visit to Chichen Itza, a Unesco World Heritage site. Go for a swim at Cenote Hubiku and finish the day with a stop at the Ek’Balam archaeological site. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on this all-day guided tour from Playa del Carmen. Along the way, stop at a sacred cenote, an  underground cave, and go for a swim, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. From there, head to Chichen Itza, an important complex of Mayan ruins. On the return trip, visit the colonial city of Valladolid.

Tour the ancient Mayan city of Coba on this full-day adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore what was once one of the largest classic Mayan cities. Witness amazing views from atop its 131-foot (40-meter) pyramid and learn about the city’s history from an informative guide. Take a bicycle tour, snorkel in a nearby cenote, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant—all included in the package price.

Skip the crowded bus tours at Chichen Itza. Instead, opt for a personalized excursion from Cancun or Riviera Maya. This private day trip lets you customize the itinerary with your guide and choose your own pickup time from the hotel. Entrance fees and a buffet lunch are included, along with beer and soda in a cooler aboard the air-conditioned vehicle. Bonus: swim in Ik Kil or Xcajum cenote.

Experience the exuberant color of a fabulous festival at Playa del Carmen’s wildest nightclub with a CoCo Bongo nightclub pass.  Revel in the stunning spectacle of acrobatics, luminous lights and live cover music of popular artists like Michael Jackson, the Beatles and Beyoncé. Sip fruity cocktails or sparkling wine from an unlimited open bar, absorbing the incredible atmosphere of one of Mexico’s most epic nights. Upgrade to the VIP package for an exceptionally exclusive experience; enjoy an unrivalled view of the stage from the stylish VIP section and enjoy premium service at the open bar.

Spend a day exploring ancient Maya cities and an underground pool on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam. Visiting both Maya sites offers the chance to experience the most iconic ruins in the Yucatan, then tour a lesser-visited gem with vivid frescoes and a fascinating history. This tour includes pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen, entrance fees, breakfast and lunch, and it’s limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

Explore the ancient Mayan port city of Tulum and swim in a refreshing cenote on an all-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to Tulum and to learn about its impressive seaside ruins from an informative guide. Enjoy a traditional Mayan meal—included in the tour price—and snorkel in a natural underground sinkhole as you marvel at the surrounding rock formations.

Need a break from the heat or the beach? Then the place to go is the 3D Museum of Wonders in Playa del Carmen. Considered the first 3D illusion art museum in the Americas, its exhibits are unique and interactive. Open daily, the museum provides family-friendly entertainment on any day, including rainy ones. Your admission gives you access to all rooms. Feel free to bring your camera and take photos of your favorite exhibits — it’s not your everyday museum.

In this tour you will visit the highlights of the Riviera Maya. You'll visit the Tulum ruins, then go snorkeling with turtles in Akumal and finally you'll get to swim in a crystal clear water cenote and visit some caves. Your tour also includes a delicious lunch of typical regional food, all the equipment required for the water activities and round transportation.

Check out the archaeological sites and attractions during your visit to Tulum. Whether you're traveling from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya, this tour is the perfect way to see it all.

Immerse yourself in the atmospheric splendor of Chichen Itza on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. Discover the secrets of the ancient capital of Mayan civilization as an informative guide provides captivating commentary on your comprehensive tour of the site. Refresh in the crystal clear waters of a submerged cenote for an adventurous addition to your experience. Conclude your day with a fulfilling buffet lunch and a visit to the colonial town of Valladolid.