From north to south Quintana Roo offers one of the best experiences when traveling, whether you are traveling backpacking or just want to enjoy a family vacation. In the Riviera Maya, you can find everything from magical villages to nature reserves. In the following blog, I would like to tell you a little about the things you can do in this wonderful site.
You can choose to stay in Playa del Carmen, most of the hotels in this tourist site manage promotions in an all-inclusive plan that you can take advantage of to spend a few days without worries. Playa del Carmen is a small cosmopolitan city that has one of the most famous streets in Mexico; 5th Avenue is visited every day by thousands of tourists who come to this city to walk through its shops and restaurants. It is also one of the tourist paradises par excellence within the Riviera Maya. Its white beaches and crystal clear waters are the perfect pretexts to start your vacation in the best way. There are several transportation options from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen but most are very uncertain or expensive. The best option is to book a Playa del Carmen transportation service so that when you arrive at the airport your chauffeur will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Playa del Carmen.
Another interesting place to visit from Playa del Carmen is Puerto Morelos. It is located half an hour from Playa del Carmen and has the best places to snorkel because its beaches are protected by a coral reef that allows calm waters and great clarity for this activity. So if you are a lover of nature and aquatic fauna, this tourist site is perfect for you.
If you travel to the Riviera Maya you can not miss the opportunity to know Tulum which is a paradise in the Caribbean Sea that has one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Mexico: the ancient Mayan city of Tulum. It is located approximately 50 minutes from Playa del Carmen and has several kilometers of unspoiled beaches such as the Sian Ka'an Biosphere and Boca Paila where you can camp in a fun way with your family or group of friends. It is a place full of adventure and fun.
Now, if what you like are the theme parks, near Playa del Carmen you can find Xel-Há, which is one of the most beautiful and favorite places for tourists visiting the Riviera Maya. It has more than 20 activities to do and is a fairly extensive tour so probably a visit will not be enough to tour the entire park. Here are some tips you can follow to have an incredible experience in this place.
-Arrive early
It is important that you book in advance your Playa del Carmen Shuttle service that will take you from your hotel to this park so that you can arrive early. I recommend that you arrive at approximately 8:30 am since from 9:30 am to 11:00 am most people start arriving and the lines to pay at the box office are very long.
-Optional activities schedule
You can take the opportunity to go to the optional activities box office which is located at the entrance of the park going to the right. There you can schedule some of the optional activities that are not included in conventional packages such as swimming with dolphins which is undoubtedly one of the best experiences you can have.
-Bicycles
If you don't like to walk or you get exhausted very easily you can get to the rivers by bike. If you choose to do this tour you will have a very fun ride where you can observe the flora and fauna of the region in a very comfortable and fun.
-River tour
Being at the entrance of the rivers you can choose between enjoying it on one of the floating tires or snorkeling. I recommend you to start your tour on the floating tires but take with you the snorkeling equipment because if you feel like it you can release the lifejacket and jump into the water to discover the marine life of Xel-Há.
-Food
After having explored the marine life of the park for a while I recommend you to take a break and enjoy one of the best moments of the day. In Xel-Ha, there are several restaurants ideal for all tastes that offer buffet food where you can eat and drink as much as you want.
-Mirador Lighthouse
After lunch, I recommend you take your time to head to the newest of attractions, the Mirador Lighthouse. This activity opens from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and in this place, you will be able to admire the best views of the Caribbean Sea and slide down one of our four slides. Don't forget to take photos for the memory where you capture the best views that this park offers.
Undoubtedly Playa del Carmen is one of the tourist sites that offers numerous activities to enjoy a very complete vacation. We recommend you to book during low season and with minimum 2 months of anticipation so that you can obtain very good discounts on your services.