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Tours & Attractions in Playa del Carmen

Voyzo runs 22 tours in Playa del Carmen, covering 5 top attractions. A private tour means your own guide, driver, and vehicle and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

22 Tours 5 Attractions Up to 25 Guests
Tours

Tours in Playa del Carmen

El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza archaeological site under a clear sky Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Private Tour from Playa del Carmen

A private guide and driver take you to the Chichen Itza pyramid early, with a cenote swim and lunch in Valladolid built into the day.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Swimmers in the clear turquoise water of a jungle cenote in the Riviera Maya Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Private Cenotes Tour from Playa del Carmen

A private guide takes you to a cave cenote and an open-air cenote of your choosing for a relaxed, unhurried swim and snorkel.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
An ATV rider kicking up dust on a sandy trail near Playa del Carmen Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Private ATV Jungle Explorer Tour

A short, adrenaline-focused private ATV ride through rugged jungle trails just outside Playa del Carmen, helmet and guide included.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A boat anchored near a rocky beach at sunrise on the Riviera Maya coast Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Akumal Turtles & Cenote Private Tour

A private guide and driver take you to Akumal Bay to snorkel alongside wild sea turtles, then on to a cenote for a freshwater swim.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A cave cenote with a dramatic light beam and stalactites in the Yucatan jungle Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

VIP Akumal Beach & Two-Cenote Private Tour

Snorkel at Akumal Beach, then swim two distinct cenotes, the open-air Xunaan-Ha and the cave system of Taak Bi Ha.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The Nohoch Mul pyramid rising above the jungle canopy at the Coba archaeological site Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Coba Ruins & Cenotes Private Tour

A private guide leads you through the ancient Mayan city of Coba, home to the Yucatan's tallest pyramid, followed by swims at Cenote Multum Ha and Cenote Tankach-Ha.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A colorful octopus street-art mural beside a hotel pool in Playa del Carmen Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen Private City Tour

A local guide walks you through Playa del Carmen's history, street art scene, and family-friendly neighborhoods, with a stop for local ice cream.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A palm-lined beach with lounge chairs and a pier in the Playa del Carmen area Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Full-Day Playa del Carmen Discovery Private Tour

A flexible private tour of Playa del Carmen covering Fifth Avenue, the Fundadores Park monument, and the Paseo Xaman-Ha area.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A couple embracing in the ocean surf on a beach during a photoshoot Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen Private Photoshoot

A professional local photographer spends about an hour with you and your group, guiding poses at a scenic Playa del Carmen location.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A traditional thatched-roof adobe hut in the Yucatan jungle, in the style used for Maya ceremonies Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Temazcal Maya Ritual Private Tour

A Maya shaman leads a traditional temazcal sauna ceremony using copal resin and aromatic herbs, followed by a cool bath and fresh fruit.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A calm river channel winding beneath a canopy of mangrove trees Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve & Muyil Private Tour

A private tour to the UNESCO-listed Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, combining the Muyil archaeological site with a relaxing river float.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A spider monkey perched on a tree stump at a nature reserve Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Punta Laguna Monkey Sanctuary & Zipline Private Tour

A private guided day at the Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, including a Mayan welcome ceremony, monkey spotting, canoeing, ziplining, and a cenote swim.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Sunlight filtering into an underground cenote cave with clear turquoise water Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Hidden Cenote Exploration Private Tour

A private guide leads you to a hidden, underground cenote for a swim through its cave system, away from the Riviera Maya's more crowded sites.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A cave cenote with stalactites and clear turquoise water in the Yucatan jungle Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Cenote Dos Ojos Private Snorkeling Tour

A private morning tour of Cenote Dos Ojos, one of the world's most famous cenote snorkeling sites, followed by a traditional Mayan lunch.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The stepped stone pyramid of Ek Balam's Acropolis rising above the surrounding jungle Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Ek Balam Private Half-Day Tour

A private half-day tour to Ek Balam, a northern Yucatan archaeological site known for its well-preserved stucco decorations and the 'entrance to the underworld' motif.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A white salt pyramid monument beside the naturally pink lakes of Las Coloradas Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Cenote Suytun, Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas Private Tour

A private full-day tour combining a swim at Cenote Suytun, wildlife spotting at the Rio Lagartos Reserve, and the naturally pink salt lakes at Las Coloradas.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Dramatic cave rock formations and clear turquoise water inside a Yucatan cenote Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Xtun Cavernas & Cenote Minotauro Private Tour

A private tour showcasing Cenote Park Xtun's two distinct caves and Cenote Minotauro, each with its own swimming and cavern-style formations.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Visitors descending into an underground cenote cave entrance in the Yucatan jungle Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Cenote Sac Actun Private Tour

A private guided swim and snorkel through part of the Sac Actun underground cave and river system, one of the longest surveyed underwater cave networks on Earth.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
An aerial view of a private yacht cruising over a clear turquoise reef Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Puerto Aventuras Private Luxury Yacht Charter

A private half-day yacht charter from Puerto Aventuras, snorkeling the sheltered In-Ha Reef with stingrays and sea turtles, with ceviche and an open bar on board.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A private motor yacht cruising the open turquoise waters of the Caribbean Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Puerto Aventuras Private Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling Tour

A private, chartered catamaran sails from Puerto Aventuras along the Riviera Maya coast for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a chef-prepared onboard meal.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A sailboat silhouetted against a golden sunset over open water Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Private Sunset Yacht Cruise from Puerto Aventuras

A two-hour private yacht cruise timed for sunset, with a tailor-made itinerary, an optional snorkeling stop at In-Ha Reef, and karaoke on board.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A deep-sea fishing rod and reel mounted on a boat, with open ocean in the background Private Tours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Puerto Aventuras Private Fishing Charter

A private deep-sea fishing charter departing Puerto Aventuras Marina, reserved exclusively for your own group.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Your Vehicle

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group in Playa del Carmen?

Private tours in Playa del Carmen are matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from for this region.

Vehicle Model Capacity Best For
Private Car / SUV Toyota Corolla or Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV Up to 5 guests A comfortable private car for couples or small families touring colonial cities, Mayan archaeological sites, and Riviera Maya beach towns.
Private Van Toyota Hiace or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, air-conditioned Up to 12 guests Air-conditioned seating with room for luggage, ideal for families or small groups moving between Mexico City, colonial towns, and the Yucatan's Mayan sites.
Mini-Coach Toyota Coaster mini-coach Up to 25 guests A full mini-coach for larger groups traveling together on multi-day itineraries across Mexico's longer highway legs.
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Tickets & Attractions

Top Attractions in Playa del Carmen

Popular stops our guides build into Playa del Carmen itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

1 Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen's pedestrian-only main street, running roughly parallel to the beach through the heart of downtown, with its pedestrian stretch often given as about 2 kilometres. It's lined with open-air restaurants, boutiques, bars, and street performers, and is the city's social and commercial center both day and night. 2 Xcaret Park Xcaret Park Playa del Carmen An eco-archaeological park just south of Playa del Carmen combining underground rivers, a coral reef aquarium, botanical gardens, and Mayan ruins across more than 50 attractions. Visitors can snorkel its rivers, watch wildlife including butterflies and flamingos, and see a nightly cultural show recreating pre-Hispanic ceremonies and traditions. 3 Akumal Bay Akumal Bay Playa del Carmen A shallow, protected bay about 25 miles south of Playa del Carmen, named 'place of the turtles' in Mayan. Wild green sea turtles feed on seagrass close to shore here year-round, making it one of the most reliable places on the Riviera Maya to snorkel alongside them in their natural habitat. 4 Playacar Playacar Playa del Carmen An upscale, gated residential and resort district just south of downtown Playa del Carmen, built around a golf course and a stretch of quiet beach. It also contains the small Xaman-Ha Mayan archaeological site and an aviary, making it a calmer contrast to the bustle of Fifth Avenue a short walk away. 5 Cenote Dos Ojos Cenote Dos Ojos Playa del Carmen One of the most famous cenote systems in the Yucatan, named 'two eyes' for its pair of connected sinkholes. Part of a vast underwater cave network, Dos Ojos offers exceptionally clear water for snorkeling among stalactites and rock formations, and is also a well-known site for certified cave divers.
Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — Playa del Carmen

Hurricane season runs June through November

The Riviera Maya's Atlantic hurricane season peaks between August and October. Storms and heavy rain are possible during this window, though direct hits on Playa del Carmen itself are infrequent; check forecasts a few days out if traveling in this period.

Sargassum seaweed is a real, seasonal issue

Large mats of sargassum seaweed have washed up on Riviera Maya beaches in recent years, typically worst from spring through late summer. It varies year to year and beach to beach, and many hotels rake it daily, but it's worth knowing about rather than being surprised by it.

Cenotes can be cool and require modest footwear

Cenote water stays a fairly constant, refreshingly cool temperature year-round. Many sites require water shoes or sandals with a back strap for safety on wet limestone, and some restrict sunscreen to biodegradable formulas to protect the water.

Fifth Avenue gets busy in the evening

Quinta Avenida is at its liveliest after sunset, when restaurants fill their sidewalk tables and street performers come out. It's walkable and generally safe, but keep valuables secure in any busy pedestrian area.

Many day trips are genuinely long

Chichen Itza, Coba, and the northern Yucatan sites like Rio Lagartos are 1.5 to 3 hours' drive each way, so tours built around them can run 10-12 hours door to door. Shorter cenote and Akumal tours closer to town run 3-6 hours instead.

Pesos and card payments are both common

Mexican pesos are the local currency; US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas but often at a worse exchange rate than paying in pesos or by card.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Playa del Carmen

Chichen Itza is roughly 2.5 to 3 hours by road from Playa del Carmen, which is why most private tours to the site run 9-12 hours door to door, including the drive, the visit, and a stop in Valladolid.
Chichen Itza is the largest and most-visited, with El Castillo pyramid. Coba is still partly overgrown by jungle and includes the Yucatan's tallest pyramid, Nohoch Mul. Ek Balam is smaller and far less crowded, known for its well-preserved carved stucco Acropolis.
Yes, Akumal Bay is a natural turtle feeding ground close to shore, making it one of the more reliable places on the Riviera Maya to snorkel alongside wild sea turtles, though sightings are never guaranteed with wildlife.
A cenote is a natural sinkhole formed where the Yucatan's limestone bedrock has collapsed to reveal groundwater below. They range from open-sky pools to fully enclosed caves, and are a defining feature of the Yucatan Peninsula's geology.
It can be, particularly from spring through late summer, when mats of sargassum wash ashore on Riviera Maya beaches. It varies by year and by beach, and cenote and reef excursions away from the immediate shoreline are unaffected.
Cozumel is reachable from Playa del Carmen by a short passenger ferry from the Muelle Fiscal (Ultramar) pier downtown; Voyzo treats Cozumel as its own separate destination with its own dedicated tours.
Four to five days is generally enough to enjoy Fifth Avenue and the beach, take one or two cenote or Akumal outings, and fit in a longer day trip to Chichen Itza or Coba without feeling rushed.
Most of Voyzo's private Playa del Carmen tours include hotel or Airbnb pickup within the city; longer regional day trips may also offer pickup from nearby Riviera Maya hotels.

About Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen grew from a small fishing village and Cozumel ferry stop into one of Mexico's most visited resort towns, without losing its walkable, low-rise feel. Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida) runs the length of downtown just steps from the beach, lined with restaurants, boutiques, and open-air bars, while the wider Riviera Maya coastline stretches out on either side.

What makes Playa del Carmen a genuinely useful base is its location: Chichen Itza, Coba, and Ek Balam are all reachable as day trips, Akumal's wild sea turtles are less than 30 minutes south, and the region's cenotes, freshwater sinkholes formed in the Yucatan's limestone bedrock, are scattered throughout the surrounding jungle. Voyzo's private tours are built around that geography, pairing a private driver and guide with real, named stops rather than a bus full of strangers.

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