From crystal clear water to colorful fish, the cenotes in Mexico's Riviera Maya are worth seeing for yourself.
Discover the Riviera Maya, where sun, adventure, and culture merge. From Puerto Morelos' serenity to Tulum's ancient ruins, this Mexican paradise is ripe for exploration. Dive into crystal cenotes, savor fresh tacos, and traverse Mayan history.
We expand our senses as we review Mexico’s newest Mayan Riviera ecopark, Xenses just south of Playa del Carmen.
Our Xcaret Cancun review, with tips and tricks for a great visit, plus information on transportation to the park, and where to get the best deal on Xcaret tickets.
Here's our list of free things to do in Playa del Carmen that should keep you busy, even if you don't have much cash to spend.
Join us on our fun filled day through Xcaret Park in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Only 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen, Xcaret packs a wollop of fun, with everything from a world-class scarlet macaw conservation program and a sea turtle hatchery to swimming in an underground river, eating at a buffet next to jaguars and watching a two hour Espectacular show literally filled with balls of fire...
A few years ago, we had the good fortune of spending a few months hanging out on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. We were surprised at how much we loved the area. With so much to do and being surrounded by some of our favorite foods, we instantly felt at home here. For that trip we decided to make Playa Del Carmen our base of operations and it turned out to be perfect for our needs.
Between the miles and miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, the many local attractions, the cheap transportation and easy access to shopping centers, Playa del Carmen had everything we....
The Mayan Riviera has a reputation for being expensive and touristy. There's some truth to this, but it's possible to check out some of the best sites in the area for not much more than the cost of decent latte. The little beach town of Akumal wins big points for delivering one of the coolest attractions in the area for almost nothing: snorkeling with endangered green sea turtles.