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Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

Combine a visit to Tulum archaeological site with swimming and snorkeling during this full-day tour. First, tour Tulum’s famous coastal ruins with admission included. Then, snorkel among sea turtles in Turtle Bay and swim in a freshwater cenote. Hotel pickup, round-trip transportation, and a tasty lunch buffet with vegetarian and gluten-free options are included.

Combine a jungle zipline course, an ATV ride with insurance, tequila tasting, and a swim in a cenote on this half-day, small-group adventure tour to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya. Guided, family-friendly excursions also include complimentary refreshments.

Awaken your senses on a tour of street food stalls and shopping spots in Playa del Carmen that reveals locally loved food hot spots you might miss alone. Escape the tourist crowds of the beach to immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Mexico with a. Visit local haunts to savor local delicacies like grasshopper stuffed tacos (if in season) and rich tamales, washing your samples down with fiery shots of tequila.

Snorkel and swim in the Caribbean Sea and a freshwater cenote on a half-day tour from Cancun. Your guide first takes you to a snorkeling spot in the Caribbean to look for sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. Next, you continue into the rain forest to a nature park with an extensive underground river system. There you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the cenote for a quintessential experience in the Yucatan of Mexico. Includes snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Optimize your time in the Yucatan on this full-day tour to Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen. Pose for pictures in front of the Kukulcan structure, explore the Great Ball Court, and learn about the site’s history from your bilingual guide. Lunch, snacks, hotel pickup, and return transfer via air-conditioned vehicle are included, so there are no hidden extras.

Customize this private Cancun sailing tour just for you and your group. Set sail around the bay for a relaxing day on the water, choose to go out fishing (the boat has two rods), or anchor on Isla Mujeres where time permits. If you opt for a longer tour or depart in the afternoon, you can even catch the sunset. Your package includes snacks and drinks, but excludes marina fees.

Discover two significant archaeological sites with this guided tour of Tulum and Coba. Walk past ruins at the former Maya seaside trading post of Tulum, then scale Nohoch Mul at Coba, the Yucatán Peninsula’s tallest pyramid. Your full-day tour departs from Playa del Carmen and includes a swim in the clear waters of a cenote.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure without having to rent a car on a full-day tour of Xplor Adventure Park that includes transfers from Cancun. Splash into subterranean rivers; paddle through caves filled with stalactites; glide over the jungle canopy on ziplines; and drive an amphibious vehicle on off-road trails. Feast on an all-you-can-eat buffet with refreshing beverages. This all-inclusive tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch.

Head out for a day of adventure with this small-group adventure experience. Explore several different ecosystems as you ride through the jungle to the beach on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) then choose either a speed boat or WaveRunner adventure on the Caribbean Sea.

Dive headfirst into the Yucatan’s beautiful nature on this half-day tour from Cancun with a maximum of 16 people, where all logistics and navigation are handled. Swim with sea turtles at Akumal in their natural habitat, then explore the sacred Yax-Muul cenote cave with ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Enjoy refreshments before returning to Cancun with hotel pickup included.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a refreshing dip at a cenote. Finally, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid.

3 visits in 1 tour, with free Mexican lunch included. Get to know and enjoy Chichén Itzá, and its incomparable Temple of Kukulcán, considered one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World. In addition, you will swim in a sacred cenote AND you will visit the magical town of Valladolid, the tour has a free Mexican lunch. Through our guides you will discover the secrets kept in the buildings of this ancient city of the Mayan civilization, one of the most advanced in the pre-Hispanic world. I promise you that you will admire and contemplate several buildings such as the Market of the Thousand Columns, the Temple of the Warriors with the statue of Chacmool, the Ball Game, the Temple of the Jaguar and the wonderful Temple of Kukulcán, one of the monuments emblematic of the Mayan civilization. You will also be surprised by its ingenious architecture and its extraordinarily precise calculations where the deep knowledge of mathematics, geometry and astronomy of the Mayas is demonstrated.

Explore the beautiful waterfront ruins of Tulum, and swim in a cenote, away from the crowds, on this small-group guided tour from Playa del Carmen. Enjoy hotel pickup and explore the Tulum archeological site, with a guide to explain the significance of the site. Afterwards, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of a cenote at Yax-Muul Park.

We take the same route as most of the tours but cheaper, you can visit CHICHÉN ITZÁ, a magical cenote, Valladolid and you will have a free Mexican lunch included. We serve you directly without an intermediary and that is why we can offer you the best option on the platform. Our service is of high quality and during the tour, through our guides you will discover the secrets kept in the buildings of this ancient city of the Mayan civilization, one of the most advanced in the pre-Hispanic world. You will admire and contemplate several buildings such as the Thousand Columns Market, the Temple of the Warriors with the statue of Chacmool, the Ball Court, the Temple of the Jaguar and the wonderful Temple of Kukulcán, one of the most emblematic monuments of the Mayan civilization.

Visit the ancient archaeological wonder of Chichen Itza and the colonial town of Valladolid, with the chance to take a dip in Cenote Samaal along the way, with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You'll learn about Mayan history, cool off in an open cenote, and get the chance to do some shopping in Valladolid, all with a professional guide to lead the way.

Enjoy a Mayan adrenaline adventure at Labnaha Cenotes & Eco Park with this comprehensive package, including tacos, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup. Challenge your driving skills on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV); soar through a 5-zipline circuit, including one 1-kilometer long line; swim in a cenote accessed by a safe staircase. Upgrade to add horseback riding, reef snorkeling, or swimming with sea turtles.

As if getting early access to Chichen Itza—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—wasn’t enough, this small-group tour from Playa del Carmen also includes Ek Balam, another major Mayan archeological site, and a cooling dip in a cenote. Add to that a freshly prepared regional lunch and you’ve got the ultimate cultural day out in Mexico.

Give your social media a boost while in Tulum on a small-group tour especially designed for influencers—or anyone who takes pride in their content. Travel around with a professional photographer, who captures visually inspiring content for you to share. Highlights include the Tulum sign, Ven a la Luz sculpture, Atik Tulum Park, and Tulum Beach. Includes lunch, site admissions, and a digital photo package.

Spend a day on the water relaxing aboard a sleek catamaran and snorkeling along Caribbean reefs. After pickup at your Riviera Maya hotel, board a modern, spacious vessel where you will sail to two sections of the reef and snorkel at each. Learn about the local ecosystems and see marine life in their natural environment. After snorkeling, head back to shore.

Spend a full day exploring the highlights of the Riviera Maya on a small-group tour that takes you to Coba, Cenote Multum Ha, Tulum Archaeological Site, and the Mayan Museum. Take a refreshing swim in the fresh waters of Multum Ha Cenote; learn about the history and archaeology of Tulum and Coba; and see the many artifacts of the Mayan Museum located in Jaguar Park. Your guide shares commentary about the Yucatan region with your small group.

Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle and explore ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After sunset, enjoy folkloric entertainment highlighting Mayan culture.

Dedicate a full day to exploring Tulum on this multi-activity tour, with convenient round-trip transportation from your Cancun and Riviera Maya hotel. Start off with a visit to Tulum’s Mayan ruins, then take a dip in the ancient Cenote El Sueño. Afterwards, continue the adventure with snorkeling and turtle watching on Akumal Beach, before tucking into lunch at an exclusive beach club—all included in the price.