Top things to do in Playa del Carmen in Summer (Updated July 2026)

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Holbox Island Full Day Trip with Lunch From Playa del Carmen
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Discover the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Holbox Island on a day trip from the Riviera Maya. Take a boat ride on a...

12 to 13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 to 13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 to 13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (133)
$140.52
$139.52

Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
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100% Guaranteed, if you don’t see the Whale Shark you can schedule another date or receive a voucher valid for two years. Small groups maximum...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (427)
$195
$194

Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
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Discover the world of green sea turtles in their protected natural habitat. We will go on an exciting snorkeling to watch these amazing animals. You...

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (177)
$35.25
$34.25

The ultimate Mayan adventure
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The Mayan culture has a history of over 4000 years. Explore your Mayan heritage by visiting a traditional Mayan community to learn about their customs,...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
$229
$228

Whale shark encounter Private tour - swim with whale shark cancun
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Unique opportunity to swim with the biggest fish in the ocean. A full day adventure – a memory for the lifetime. Ideal for the whole...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (59)
$975
$974

Swim with sea turtles & discover hidden cenotes like a local
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Swim with wild sea turtles in Akumal Bay, explore three hidden cenotes inside a private jungle property, and finish your day with a delicious meal...

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
$169
$168

Full Day Tour to the Best of Holbox
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Paradise has a name: Hol Box, is located in the extreme north of Q. Roo, Mexico. World-renowned for being the natural sanctuary of the Whale...

9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (54)
$99
$98

Bacalar Lagoon of 7 Colors from Playa del Carmen and Tulum
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*Bacalar Pueblo Mágico* also known as the *Laguna de los 7 Colores* is an excellent option to tour the spectacular Lagoon with its shades of...

10 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (17)
$175.65
$174.65

Akumal Turtles Snorkeling and GoPro pictures
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Exclusive access to the protected area of Akumal beach in the company of a local guide. You and your company will enjoy the famous snorkeling...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.5 (40)
$35.07
$34.07

Akumal turtles sanctuary and go pro photos
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Swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat always in the company of one of our local guides you will have included all the snorkeling...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (38)
$40
$39

Full Day Excursion to the Best of Holbox From Riviera Maya
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Paradise has a name: Hol Box, is located in the extreme north of Q. Roo, Mexico. World-renowned for being the natural sanctuary of the Whale...

9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (12)
$99
$98

Full Day Tour All Inclusive Holbox Island + Cenote!
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Holbox Island, one of the beauties of the world, is located at the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo....

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (11)
$160
$159

Paddleboard Rental At Certified SUP School Playa Center
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Rent paddleboards for 1 or more hours right on the beach in Playa del Carmen center and enjoy the Caribbean Sea the best way possible....

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (18)
$30
$29

Cave, Zipline, and Cenote Tour in the Riviera Maya
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It's a unique park in the Riviera Maya, where human impact is minimal, and we strive to keep it that way. We also offer crowd-free...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
$124.31
$123.31

Spearfishing Playa del Carmen or Tulum
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Special Offer

This tour is unique in the Mayan Riviera, we are a group of fishermen passionate about the sea since childhood, 100% local Mexican, we will...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (10)
$400
$399

Local Dive in Playa del Carmen
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We care about the enviroment, so during this actitivity we will bring the most awareness posible to help everyone understand the importance of conservation. Diving...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (15)
$155
$154

Contoy Island
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4.9 (14)

Contoy Island

Isla Contoy is a small island that operates as a National park and refuge Natural of both endemic and migratory birds is the ideal tour...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (14)
$176
$175

Sea Turtle Snorkeling in Akumal
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Swimming with the turtles and seeing them in their natural habitation without disturbing them that is the most wonderful thing that akumal has. Being able...

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (8)
$15
$14

Cozumel El Cielo Tour by Boat from Playa del Carmen & Transfer
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This is the perfect tour to immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of Cozumel, admire the starfish, coral reef and a variety of colorful...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (5)
$189
$188

Basic Diver - Bautismo
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During our dives, we'll teach how to respect and care about the enviroment. We believe that diving can be used as tool to preserve and...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
$145
$144

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