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Activity Xcaret, Playa del Carmen

Xcaret

An activity in Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, a splurge ($$$$) and worth most of a day (about 10 hours). Best time to go: Full day.

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Xcaret in Xcaret, Playa del Carmen
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Why go

Eco-park with underground rivers, animals and an evening show of Mexican history.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Playa del Carmen, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Ultramar Ferry to Cozumel, 6.4 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 10 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Xcaret
Price
$$$$
Time needed
10 hr
Best time
Full day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Playa del Carmen, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Ultramar Ferry to Cozumel

    45-minute ferry to Cozumel for reef snorkeling and dive trips.

    Activity · 6.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    El Fogón

    Taquería famous for al pastor tacos off the spit.

    Food · 6.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Coco Bongo

    Big nightclub-show venue with acrobatics and live music.

    Drinks · 7.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Quinta Avenida

    Pedestrian street with shops, restaurants and bars running parallel to the beach.

    Shopping · 7.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Playa Mamitas

    Lively beach with beach clubs north of the center.

    Outdoors · 7.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    La Cueva del Chango

    Garden restaurant serving Mexican breakfasts since 1997.

    Food · 8.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Xcaret is a stop on our Tulum & Riviera Maya route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Playa del Carmen

Xcaret is our only activity pick in Playa del Carmen; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Playa del Carmen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Playa del Carmen run from 26°C in January to 30°C in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Xcaret itself, we suggest: Full day.

Modelled monthly averages for Playa del Carmen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Playa del Carmen weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Xcaret, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Carretera Chetumal, Puerto Juarez km 282-Int B, Colonia Rancho Xcaret, Juárez, 77580 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Coordinates
20.58091, -87.11970
Destination
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Website
xcaret.com

Xcaret: quick answers

How much time do you need at Xcaret?

Plan on most of a day (about 10 hours) at Xcaret. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Xcaret?

Our pick: Full day. Insider tip: Arrive at opening; plan a full day.

Where is Xcaret?

Xcaret is at Carretera Chetumal, Puerto Juarez km 282-Int B, Colonia Rancho Xcaret, Juárez, 77580 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Xcaret?

Xcaret appears on Tulum & Riviera Maya, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Xcaret to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Playa del Carmen.

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