Things to do in Playa del Carmen

The Playa del Carmen Experience

Hop on the ferry to Cozumel
Stroll down to Playa del Carmen's dock and hop on the ferry for a short ride that will leave you off at the island of Cozumel. This famous island is well-known around the world for good reason- great nightlife, fantastic diving spots, sea turtle nesting beaches, intimate cenotes, natural reserves, pristine beaches and more!

Put on your dancing shoes
Playa del Carmen has a great nightlife that will keep you drinking, dancing and having fun well into the wee hours of the night. The after-dark scene is eclectic, with locales ranging from laid-back beer bars to sophisticated cocktail lounges. The nightlife is happening any night of the week, but for the most frenetic nocturnal scene, hop on over to nearby Cancun for a night.

Get in touch with nature
Playa del Carmen is close to all sorts of natural parks and nature-themed attractions that give you an up-close experience with the area's diverse flora and fauna. Here are a just a few:

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• Xaman-Ha Aviary
  An aviary in which diverse tropical birds - parrots, macaws, flamingos, etc. - live in meticulously recreated natural habitats. Also other animals and sea creatures, as well as walking trails.
• Xel-Ha Water Park
  A natural aquarium combining underground bodies of water and wide open sea. Fantastic scuba diving spot; also has lagoons, caves, jungle, archaeological sites and more.
• Xcaret
  Eco-archaeological park that combines Maya ruins, rituals and culture with lagoons, beaches and all sorts of animals, ranging from jaguaras to sea turtles, spider monkeys and macaws.