Outdoor Activities in Playa del Carmen

Experience more of the Yucatan peninsula's top attractions in less time on a 2.5-hour ATV adventure from Playa del Carmen. On your own personal ATV, you'll stray from the beaten track and follow a route through jungles, beaches, and rural settlements. Descend to the subterranean caves of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, swim in the crystal clear waters of a cenote, and stay refreshed with included water and soft drinks. This family-friendly tour comes with a choice of morning and afternoon departure.

Take off on an ATV adventure through Playa del Carmen's Native Park. Traverse jungle pathways on your own 4WD vehicle, winding through dense rainforest en route to Doña Mary's House where you'll learn about the traditions and lifestyles of some of the area's first inhabitants. Then continue off-road along a pre-Hispanic trade route, passing Maya ruins and encountering a shaman en route to explore a cave. Cool off in a cenote's refreshing waters before returning to your Playa or Riviera Maya lodging.

Take a break from the sun and explore Chaak Tun cenote on this guided 3.5-hour tour in Playa del Carmen. One of most enchanting cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula not yet horded by visitors, Chaak Tun cenote was inhabited by the Maya centuries ago. Using provided headlights, swim and walk through an otherworldly atmosphere of stalactites and stalagmites. Listen to informative commentary about the caves' formation and history.

Have an unforgettable time exploring Rio Secreto via the 'privilege route.' This pathway through the nature reserve brings you up close to dramatic formations within the underground river cave. Let a personal guide point out its spectacular features on this private tour. Snorkeling gear plus snacks, drinks, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

Discover the underground river system of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve on the 'privilege route' with a personal guide. You're treated to an exclusive look at the extensive caverns and their dramatic limestone formations. This private tour is customized to your time frame, interests, and skill level. All equipment plus snacks, drinks, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.