Day Trips

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
	Puerto Morelos - 20 miles north - beaches and reef. The car and freight to Cozumel is located here. Close by is a crocodile farm (Crococun) and botanical gardens.
	Tres Rios - 10 mile north – water sports, snorkeling, kayaking
	Cozumel – a 40 minute ferry ride from Playa. – Excellent diving a snorkeling. Rent a moped and tour the island. Ferries leave almost every hour.
	Playacar – a residential community. Golf course
	Xcaret – 4 miles south – Eco-archeological park features snorkeling, caves, Cenotes, underground river, horseback riding, botanical garden, aviary, aquarium, night show, restaurants and shops.
	Puerto Aventuras – 11 miles south – marina, restaurants and golf course.
	Paamul – 16 miles south – beaches, snorkeling.
	Xpu-Ha – 21 miles south – snorkeling, beaches.
	Xel-Ha – 35 miles south – Amazing cave system, many inlets, Cenotes, lagoon, great snorkeling. Thousands of tropical fish.
	Tulum – 38 miles south – Impressive Mayan ruins located on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Caribbean. Swimming beach, shops, restaurants.