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.

Get outdoors at Zipline and Paradise Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tulum Archaeological Site and Chichen Itza. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Playa del Carmen: Akumal Beach (in Akumal) and Tulum (LabnaHa Cenotes & Eco Park, Sfer Ik Tulum, &more). Spend the 6th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at Xcaret, tee off at Playacar Golf Club, make a trip to Quinta Avenida, and explore the fascinating underground world of Rio Secreto.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Playa del Carmen road trip app.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Cozumel International Airport, Cancún International Airport and Chichen Itza International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in January, and nighttime lows around 66°F.