Tours from Playa del Carmen
Mayan Ruins Tours
There are several sites with Mayan ruins close to Playa del Carmen, and if you wish to visit more distant sites you can ask the travel guide to arrange it for you. Depending on the time you have and your physical condition, you can either choose to visit more easily accessible sites or take an adventure tour in the jungle.
Some of the jungle tours are not suitable for families with small children, so make sure you ask in advance if there is a lot of walking involved. The travel agent will be able to provide you with details about how far from Playa del Carmen the ruins are, and whether you can get there by bus, car or on foot following one of the many trails.
Whale Shark Tours
During the summer one of the main attractions in Mexico are the whale sharks, who follow the migration of their main source of food – the plankton. From July to September it is possible to join one of our tours and swim with these giants of the underwater world. The number of available places are limited, so book your trip early.
Cozumel Island Tour
Cozumel is a very popular destination for travelers who would like to combine in one tour everything the island has to offer – marvelous white sand beaches, coral reef snorkeling, eco-parks with species from the flora and fauna that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, saltwater crocodiles and much more. There are regular boats to transport the tourists from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, and the trip takes less than an hour.
Floating Safari Tour
When traveling to Mexico, one of the more unusual adventures you can take part in is the floating safari tour. Normally, your guide will take you to more secluded areas where you can see the diversity of wildlife, and observe animals that are normally difficult to see in the more populated areas. Make sure you have proper clothing and shoes, as well as an insect net to protect your face, as the rivers are home to many species of flies, mosquitoes and other not-so-pleasant insects.
Birding
If you are a birder, there are several natural reserves around Playa del Carmen where you can go to watch birds. Take your best equipment, as there are over 350 species of birds that inhabit this area and the biosphere reserves.
Scuba Diving
Many people travel to Mexico because of the excellent places for scuba diving. There are organized underwater tours, where you can enjoy your hobby and see many marine life species in their natural habitat.
More Mexico Tours
There are many more guided tours available at Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya, so make sure you ask what your options are when booking your trip. This way, you will know what equipment to take with you, and how to best split your time so you get to see and experience as much as possible on your trip to Mexico.
