Things To Do
Xcaret Parks
XCaret parks are our top recommendation for while you are in the area! There are 6 to explore, but Xel-Ha is our favorite! Most are full-day excursions with food and drink included. See link for details on each park!
Cenotes
Cenotes are natural freshwater sinkholes that you can swim, snorkel, kayak, and more in. There are many in the area. Take a tour or guide yourself!
Tulum Archaeological Site
Explore an ancient Mayan city and learn more about Mayan culture. This is the third most-visited site in Mexico. While in Tulum, check out the city center or the beach clubs! Expect a 45 minute drive.
Chichén-Itzá
One of the seven modern wonders of the world! A Mayan ruin archaeological site with other structures in the area such as the Temple of Warriors and the Mayan Ball Game. Expect a 2.5 hour drive each way.
Río Secreto
Rio Secreto takes travelers under the Riviera Maya through a world of underground caves, rivers, and jungle landscapes. A half-day experience for those who are not claustrophobic ;)
Coco Bongo Cancun / Playa del Carmen
Not your traditional nightclub! Coco Bongo is famous for its extravagant shows including a Queen tribute, samba, Moulin Rouge, the Mask, and more. Club is 18+ and drinks are included in the ticket.
Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos is a port town that retains its original fishing village character. Featuring a leaning lighthouse (inspiration for the tattoo behind Addi's ear), fun shopping markets, and offshore reef dive sites, this town is a great day trip adventure. Don't walk too far down the shoreline though or you may encounter a nude beach, unless you like that stuff haha!
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is an island off the coast of Cancun known for beaches, such as northern Playa Norte, and for snorkeling and scuba diving on the surrounding coral reefs. At Punta Sur, the southern tip, there's a lighthouse, the remains of a Mayan temple, and a sanctuary for sea turtles.