If your looking for some adventure during your Playa del Carmen vacations, look no further. The adrenaline makes things a little bit more exciting, doesn´t it?
Riviera Maya is more than privileged by its beautiful scenery. The landscape also offers an optimal environment for numerous adrenaline-fueled activities, including ziplining and swimming in underground caverns.
What to do in Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen is a kaleidoscope of ancient history, legends, myth, spicy flavors and an extraordinary nature environment that is waiting for you to discover.
With an offer of tours and natural parks, you can be sure to set yourself up for a great time.
And since all of this offers are close to the city of Playa del Carmen, you can get an extreme adventure by day and by night time have an amazing cozy dinner at your hotel.
So before we begin, ask yourself: what is my favourite adventure?
Our most recommended Playa del Carmen Extreme Sports & Adrenaline Sports
Playa del Carmen has a hot/humid tropical climate. So don’t forget the reef-safe sunscreen, eco-friendly mosquito spray and reusable water bottle.
Pack light clothing like. You will probably sweat because of heat and humidity. Nights can get fresh depending on the month of the year, so include a light sweater. And of course don´t forget your swimwear.
Immersed in enchanting natural scenery, you will have a handfull of options. For those who are animated by a spirit of adventure and want to experience unusual sensations more than the traditional tourist routes, Playa del Carmen is a good place to be.
You first have to start by choosing under water or above water adventure. The Riviera Maya hosts some of the best diving spots along the second biggest rief in the world. And the world renown “cenotes” have helped create such impressive undergroud caves that will take your breath away.
If you choose to go above the water, zip lines and ATV drives inside the greenest jungle will satisfy your thrill seeking hunger.
What people say about Playa del Carmen?
When looking for extreme adventures, you have to be prepared and follow basic safety rules. You are going to be visiting wildlife places where you are the stranger.
Althought you will probably not be so close to living space of jaguars and crocodiles, be conscious of potential presence of wild animals like iguanas, monkeys or “coatis”.
Travel insurance can give you some peace of mind, just like car or home insurance. Playa del Carmen has world class medical facilities if your extreme sport fun goes overboard.
Having fun in Playa del Carmen is a must. But like in any other new surrounding don’t go so overboard (specially with alcohol) that you make yourself a vulnerable target.
Travelling in Playa del Carmen can be very safe. Like anywhere in the world, if common travel tips are ignored, you can probably ge tinto some trouble.
Popular Extreme Sports & Adrenaline in Playa del Carmen
ATV & Zipline
A fast-paced experience that will accelerate your heart beat.
Start the day with a round trip transportation to an underground cenote where you can snorkel around to see the underwater nature.
A bilingual guide will accompany you and tell you all about the places you will visit.
Enjoy flying through the air over the junlge on a zipline. And for an additional adrenaline rush, an ATV (All-terrain vehicle) tour. But don´t worry too much, you will get required security gear.
The adventure includes buffet lunch and beverage.
For information on how to book this adventure, talk to us.
Zak Aktun Natural Reserve
You will observe natural history dating back millions of years, as you hike and swim through a route of about 1 km full of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Go deep inside an underground cave, where you’ll experience true silence among some of the most dramatic mineral formations in the world.
Xplor Park
It´s a thrilling adventure full of adrenaline on Ziplines, Amphibious Vehicles, swimming and riding on Rafts over stalactite rivers, discovering ancient caverns and caves in an underground world, and gliding on a hammock into a cenote. The most intense night time adventure!
Xel-ha
If you want more traditional adventures, Xel-ha is a good pick.
Get unlimited snorkeling, food and drinks while you are able to observe multicolor fish and a great diversity of marine species that inhabit the fresh waters of its rivers, cenotes and a natural inlet.
Other sightseeing options in Playa del Carmen
Luxury Sailing
Reserve a great luxurious sailing trip on the Caribbean Sea. Visit the area’s best coral reefs where you can enjoy snorkeling with tropical fish, and if you are lucky even with sea turtles and other magnificent sea creatures .
Sit back and relax, have some snacks and let the professional bilingual staff prepare you some drinks from the open bar.
Paddle boarding is also available
Chichen Itza
Although every one has their own preferences, according to our best seller tours at Mvngata Boutique Hotel we can say that the prefered one is a guided tour to Chichen Itza.
Tell me the best thing to do in Playa del Carmen other than extreme sports & adrenaline?
If you have a feeling for a more relaxing day, enjoying the Carribean breeze taking a sunbathe in the sand is always a great option.
The turquoise waters blends with the cloudless sky in the horizon for an incredible show. And for a more exquisite experience, top the view while having a massage right at the beach.
There is always a rooftop infinity pool to fool your sense into swimming in the ocean, but closer to the sky… and the bar! A great mixology expert can introduce you to local flavors.
If you are looking for new experiences for your senses, Playa del Carmen has great gastronomic options to get to know local culture.