8 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 Playa del Carmen's surroundings by going to Tulum (Balam Art On Feathers, Tulum Tower, &more), Chichen Itza (Plataforma de Venus & Chichen Itza) and Zona Arqueologica de Coba (in Coba). Spend the 27th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Xcaret, tee off at Playacar Golf Club, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Cozumel International Airport, Cancún International Airport and Chichen Itza International Airport. December in Playa del Carmen sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 68°F at night.