Nature and Adventure Activities in Playa
Playa del Carmen is not all about the beach and the nightlife. There are many great adventure options to explore while visiting.
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Xaman Ha Aviary - See a variety of tropical birds in their natural habitat. Birds include those from the region as well as endangered species like the red macaw. Location: Paseo Xaman Ha in Playacar tel: 984-873-0330 www.aviarioxamanha.com |
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Alltournative - Alltournative's day expeditions are just the right combination of off-track adventure travel, nature, and Maya culture. Tel: (984) 803-9999 or 1-800-GO-NATIVE www.alltournative.com |
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Xel Ha - Xel-Ha is nature as no one has ever felt it before, a place to share in celebrating the biological parade of the Riviera Maya. Its Natural Wonder and open-sea aquarium offer a myriad of land and water activities, ecological attractions, world-class restaurants, and countless more unimaginable experiences. Tel: (998) 884-7165 www.xelha.com |
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Xcaret - Xcaret is a magical paradise where culture, ecology and Mexican wildlife meet. Among its great treasures, in Xcaret we can find Underground Rivers, a Butterfly Pavilion, a Beach, Inlets and Xcaret’s one of a kind celebration “Xcaret Mexico Espectacular”. At Xcaret you can enjoy the most amazing water activities such as swimming with dolphins, scuba, sea trek, and snorkeling. Toll free in Mexico: 01800 2 XCARET www.xcaret.com.mx |
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Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park - Adventure park with cenote snorkeling, skycycle, rappel, and jungle mobile. tel: +52 (984) 115-4514 www.hiddenworlds.com |
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Sian Kaan Biosphere - A UNESCO world heritage site, Sian Kaan is the largest protected area with over 1.3 million acres of unspoiled nature. Home to 103 mammal species, 336 bird species, important nesting site for two important sea turtle species, and 23 known archeological sites. tel: +52 (984) 104-0522 www.cesiak.org |
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Dolphin Discovery - The Dolphin Encounter Program in Puerto Aventuras, in the Mayan Riviera, was designed for children… of all ages! Enjoy many sensational and safe family activities with your new dolphin friends. www.dolphindiscovery.com |
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Aktun Chen Caves and Cenotes - An hour and fifteen minute tour where you learn about the use that the ancient mayans gave to the caves, as well as the formation process of the stalactites, stalagmites and the cave itself. The tour ends in front of a breathtaking 12-meter deep "cenote" of crystal clear water and a vault with thousands of stalactites. www.aktunchen.com |
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ATV Explorer - Ride an ATV through jungle paths, swim in a clear 60 foot deep cenote, explore caves, climb ancient Mayan ruins on this 2 hour tour. tel: 984-873-1626 www.atvexplorer.com |
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Skydive - View Playa from above! Go skydiving. tel: (984) 873-0192 www.skydive.com.mx |
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Kuxi K'aax - The Jungle Place - A sanctioned reserve for the endangered spider monkey and royal toucan. Located between Playa and Tulum. tel: 984 116 9777 www.thejungleplace.com |
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