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Day trips
Day Trips from Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is centrally located and a great starting
point to explore the Mayan Riviera. Here
is a brief description of some of the highlights with approximate mileage from Playa Del
Carmen. Busses and tours run frequently so a
car is not necessary. If you do rent a car
– consider renting in advance through the web as we have found better deals this way.
 | Cancun – 40 miles north
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| Puerto Morelos -
20 miles north - beaches and reef. The car
and freight to Cozumel is located here. Close
by is a crocodile farm and botanical gardens.
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| Tres Rios -
10 mile north – water sports, snorkeling, kayaking
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| Cozumel – a 40 minute ferry ride from Playa.
– Excellent diving a snorkeling. Rent a moped and tour the island. Ferries leave almost every hour.
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| Playacar – a residential community. Golf course
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| Xcaret – 4 miles south – Eco-archeological
park features snorkeling, caves, Cenotes, underground river, horseback riding, botanical
garden, aviary, aquarium, night show, restaurants and shops.
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| Puerto Aventuras – 11 miles south – marina,
restaurants and golf course.
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| Paamul – 16 miles south – beaches,
snorkeling
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| Xpu-Ha – 21 miles south – snorkeling,
beaches, new park has just opened in 2000.
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| Xel-Ha – 35 miles south – Amazing cave
system, many inlets, Cenotes, lagoon, great snorkeling.
Thousands of tropical fish.
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| Tulum – 38 miles south – Impressive Mayan
ruins located on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Caribbean. Swimming beach, shops, restaurants.
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