8 days in Riviera Maya Itinerary

8 days in Riviera Maya Itinerary

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Start: Philadelphia
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End: Philadelphia
Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 19 Edit
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Playa del Carmen

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The tourist hub of the popular Mayan Riviera, upscale Playa del Carmen remains the jewel of Mexico's Caribbean coastline.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Gran Scuba Diving. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itza (in Chichen Itza), Tulum (Mayan Beach, Tulum Archaeological Site, &more) and Iglesia de la Candelaria (in Valladolid). There's lots more to do: find something for the whole family at Xcaret, buy something for everyone on your list at La Isla Shopping Village, tee off at Playacar Golf Club, and explore the world behind art at Gaston Charo Art Gallery Playa del Carmen.

To find photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Playa del Carmen trip maker.

Philadelphia, USA to Playa del Carmen is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Philadelphia in February: high temperatures in Playa del Carmen hover around 80°F and lows are around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel back home.

Things to do in Playa del Carmen

Outdoors · Parks · Beaches · Tours

Side Trips

Tulum, La Isla Shopping Village, Chichen Itza, Gran Scuba Diving, Iglesia de la Candelaria
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Highlights from your trip
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Must see
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Zipline
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Tulum Archaeological Site
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Theme Parks · Zipline · Scuba & Snorkeling
Well-preserved ruins and stunning white-sand beaches make for memorable Riviera Maya vacations, though this coastal area also features a number of modern cities ideal for soaking up some local culture and learning about Mexican cuisine. Stretching for approximately 100 km (60 mi) along the Caribbean coastline, this region serves as one of the world's most popular vacation destinations, known for containing big-name resorts like Playa del Carmen and Cancun. If you get tired of sun and sand, enrich your Riviera Maya sightseeing experience by visiting the area's eco-archaeological theme parks, which preserve swathes of wilderness and encompasses restored structures from the Mayan period.