Playa del Carmen from Cancun Airport
Transportation to Playa del Carmen takes about 55 min. This will vary according to the exact location where you are going, weather, and traffic conditions at the time of your service. To avoid the rush hour in Cancun, os best to plan your transfer before 7:00 or after 21:00 since hotel workers whose workday starts between 8:00 – 9:00 and ends between 17:00 – 19:00 take this route on a daily basis.
Cancun to Playa del Carmen Shuttle
The Shuttle service from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen is available from 10:00 to 18:00. This service can take you to your destination by sharing a van with travelers going in the same direction.
Things to do in Playa del Carmen
Watersports!
Wanna feel like you’re flying? Jump into adventure with parasailing! Walk into the beach and it shouldn’t take you long to find it. Do ask if your hotel already has this activity, but either way, you don’t want to miss it. How does it work? Parasailing is a recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that reminds one of a parachute, known as a parasail wing. This is fun for everyone! Well, not for people afraid of heights, that’s for sure.
One quick glance at the cities’ most famous beaches and you’ll feel in paradise. Even though the blue ocean is right there, for the ultimate snorkeling experience, we recommend going snorkeling a bit further than the shore. Snorkel Expedition offers to take you to the great barrier reef in Riviera Maya. The reef hides amazing natural jewels that you can discover by diving. This is the way to go if you want to witness wild marine life and its biodiversity. This great ecosystem has a wide variety of fauna and flora, as well as is composed of several species of coral.
Swim with dolphins
Starting off this list with a family-friendly activity, swimming with dolphins will surely be the highlight of your vacation. Create unforgettable memories by swimming with these beautiful animals and let yourself be amazed by the whole experience. Here you’ll not only swim with dolphins but also be allowed to also enjoy a beach club and other amenities. Only a couple of minutes from downtown, in Playa Maroma you can find this amazing activity. Don’t forget to add the photo package to your experience to bring home some sweet memories that will last forever.
Swimming with the bull shark
Yes, we did. Bull shark swimming is the ultimate experience for those certified divers seeking unique waters to immerse in. Mexico Blue Dream offers the extreme scuba diving experience for certified divers. The perfect time to do so is when they migrate to the coast and stay here from December to March when they migrate north. This is no regular diving experience since you get a unique and ultra close view of these magnificent creatures. Swimming with bull sharks does require any specific certification, if you don’t happen to be a certified diver you can enjoy swimming with other marine animals like the whale shark or the catshark.
Where to eat in Playa del Carmen?
El Fogón
El Fogón is de to-go option if what you’re craving are local tacos and the ultimate Playa del Carmen food experience. This is also a low to midrange budget option. A great spot to have dinner with your family or hang out with friends. Tacos al pastor, and other signature dishes, are what make this place great. Site: El Fogón
La Cueva del Chango
This is everyone’s favorite place! La Cueva del Chango is a long-time favorite for locals and national tourists. It’s a Mexican restaurant dedicated to serving up quality regional dishes using fresh ingredients.
Site: La cueva del Chango
Chez Céline
Follow the smell of freshly baked bread and find our authentic French bakery on 5th avenue! We offer typical French products like Baguette bread, croissants, pastries, sandwiches, quiches, and salads. Try our specials of the night, to pare with a glass of wine: cheeses and cold meats platters, terrines, vol-au-vent, and their savory & sweets crepes! Natural products, 100% homemade, high-quality ingredients, and lots of love…
Alux
Enjoy a magical time within a millenary cave. In Alux restaurant, the atmosphere is nothing more than mystical and powerful. In these unique surroundings, the natural design takes over everything, except the food. The stalagmites and stalactites are the base of the interior design, while the plates are the foundation to you having the best time.
Site: https://www.aluxrestaurant.com/en/
The Grill at 1-26
This place offers a very meticulous selection of beef meat, seafood, and wines. Elegant and private, with a spectacular view of the ocean.
The Traveler’s Table
This is a new way to meet new people while enjoying delicious food and drink in an incredible setting. Join fellow guests from all over the world in a communal dining experience like no other, designed to bring you all together in a truly social event.