8 Must-Do Adventures in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen is worth visiting for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, delicious food, rich culture, and history. It presents endless adventure opportunities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, zip-lining, and exploring ancient Mayan ruins. It’s a perfect destination for both relaxation and excitement.

1. Scuba Diving

Playa del Carmen has one of the most incredible coral reefs in the world. It’s a common practice for tourists to have scuba diving in Playa del Carmen there to experience the underwater vibrant colors of nature. It will give you a chance to spend some time with marine life like spot colorful fish, turtles, rays, and nurse sharks.

2. Swim with Whale Sharks

When you visit Playa del Carmen between May to September, you will be astonished to watch 40 ft long Whale Sharks. Humans are not included in the food chain of these animals, it’s totally safe to swim with them in the clear waters of the island.

3. Visit Xcaret Park

Xcaret Park is a famous water park for amusement located right within the jungle. It has an underground river that has several rare and colorful fish and corals. The large aquarium in Xcaret Park is reserved for studying eco-archeology and marine life.

4. Take a Catamaran Tour

You can also explore the coastline of the region for marine life which includes spot dolphins, manta rays, and sea turtles. Some tours also include snorkeling stops where you can see more marine life up close.

5. Visit Cozumel Island

When you are at Playa del Carmen, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Cozumel Island. It is just a short ferry ride that worth having. You will have the chance to see marine life through crystal clear water. It will never be a bad idea to have a snorkeling tour a little deep to analyze reefs.

6. Swim with Dolphins

Playa del Carmen has rich marine life and the most prominent one is dolphins. These are considered highly intelligent sea creatures that you can see when they mimic your moves during swimming with them.

7. Akumal Bay Tour 

Akumal Bay is located in the south of Cancun right in the middle of Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Mexico. It’s always been a surprisingly amazing experience to sit under the shady palm trees and look at the clear water with unlimited horizons.

8. Scuba Diving with Bull Sharks as a Thriller

Have a thriller experience at the island by scuba diving with bull sharks. It’s a highly risky activity that is not recommended for the new divers. You need to follow proper safety protocols and guidelines given by adventure center in Playa del Carmen while you’re diving. Don’t hesitate to return to the surface of water, in case you feel any danger.