7 days in Playa del Carmen Itinerary

The tourist hub of the popular Mayan Riviera, upscale Playa del Carmen remains the jewel of Mexico's Caribbean coastline.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Playa del Carmen: Tulum (Casa Cenote, Tulum Archaeological Site, &more), Chichen Itza (Plataforma de las Aguilas y los Jaguares & Chichen Itza) and Zona Arqueologica de Coba (in Coba). Spend the 27th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at Xcaret, tee off at Playacar Golf Club, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and make a trip to Quinta Avenida.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Playa del Carmen tour planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Cozumel International Airport, Cancún International Airport and Chichen Itza International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 68°F.