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Playa del Carmen · MUSEUMS

The 15 Best Museum Visits in Playa del Carmen, Compared

37 tours reviewed

Coba Multun-Ha Cenote Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group

Coba Multun-Ha Cenote Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group - Pickup and timing from Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya

1.Coba Multun-Ha Cenote Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 773 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Small-group Coba and Tulum day trip from Playa del Carmen with lunch, a Mayan museum stop, and a swim at Multum Ha Cenote.

“I have marked the trip down as the operator messed up and tried to collect us from the wrong hotel, with a very similar name but about 45 minutes bus journey away! Whilst they were able to put us on the trip on the following day, it was pure good fortune that they had capacity and we were not otherwise engaged and we suffered considerable distress, especially when we thought the error might have ours not their's and that we might miss the trip completely and lose our money. Otherwise, the trip was amazing.”

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3D Museum of Wonders Admission Ticket

3D Museum of Wonders Admission Ticket - The photo game plan: shoes off, floor stickers, and staff direction

2.3D Museum of Wonders Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Explore an air-conditioned 3D illusion museum in Playa del Carmen, with interactive exhibits and staff photo help, plus all-day entry.

“Amazing experience. We went right after opening time and no one was there but us. The whole place was empty therefore we could make incredible pictures without queuing or with others in them. Very friendly staff.”

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Coba, Tulum, Multun-Ha Cenote and Mayan Museum Reduced Group

Coba, Tulum, Multun-Ha Cenote and Mayan Museum Reduced Group - Entering Tulum: Ruins, Views, and the Bottle Rule

3.Coba, Tulum, Multun-Ha Cenote and Mayan Museum Reduced Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Small-group day trip from Playa del Carmen to Tulum, Mayan Museum, Coba, and Multun-Ha cenote, with lunch and pickup.

“Jose Antonio was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the different cultural traditions of each. The group size was only six. My family of four and another couple. We had the Cenote to ourselves and the early morning stop at Tullum meant no other tourists in our photos. It was everything we could have asked for.”

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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

Isla Mujeres: Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum - Entering The Tour: Meeting Point, No Cancun Pickup, and What You Control

4.Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $52

Isla Mujeres snorkel at the Underwater Museum, with two boat-only reef stops, a pro guide in the water, plus lunch on board for $52.

“This was not a good snorkeling trip. The first stop the boat dropped us in shallow water and we swam a long way out just to see the same kind of fish that was in the shallow water. It was exhausting and not worth it. Then we stopped by to see other people swimming with dolphins in a blocked off area but we couldn’t do that. Then the. Ext stop was the Museum but we only 2 things, the beetle and some statues. The water was rough and we had to swim against the current the whole time. Last stop was the tiburon food stop. You don’t get a choice…”

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Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum

Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum - Taking the wheel through mangroves on a real lagoon cruise

Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners

Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners - Pool practice first: the confidence-building part that sets the tone

6.Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Beginner-friendly Cancun scuba experience with PADI coaching, two water sessions at MUSA and Manchones Reef, plus pool training.

“We went as a group of 6 including friends and couples. We loved the experience as beginners, instructors were very friendly easy to understand and welcoming any questions. Diving into the sea is a very unique experience, especially for people with passion for aquatic life. Overall we went 2 tanks, 2 dives each ~30 min. Also this agency can help with acquiring professional licenses if you want this experience to become a hobby.”

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Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida - Kabah Archaeological Zone: the quieter Puuc ritual center

7.Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $81

Guided Uxmal and Kabah ruins, Choco Story chocolate museum, and a three-course Yucatecan lunch. Merida pickup at 8am.

“Uxmal is incredible, what a beautiful place! Our guide Saul was great, very informative, he could answer every question, was always up for some fun, and he mastered the tour in Spanish and English simultaneously. We were a small group which made the tour even more private. Kabah and the Chocolate Museum are also a great places and worth a visit when you're anyway arouns. The food was very good, however, the whole lunch part felt a bit rushed. Overall an amazing day.”

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Scuba diving at MUSA the underwater museum for certified divers

Scuba diving at MUSA the underwater museum for certified divers - MUSA’s 450+ sculptures: the underwater museum experience

8.Scuba diving at MUSA the underwater museum for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Two-tank scuba outing from Isla Mujeres to MUSA and Manchones, with gear, snacks, and a small-group guide for certified divers.

“The MUSA was fun, but the majority of the dive is to get to the statues and back. I would have loved more time looking into more detail instead of the the journey to there and back. I would also advise to let people know that a dive light would be beneficial on this tour so you can really see all the life dwelling. The dive boat was barely a dive boat, but the instructor cared a lot and if anyone works with Ponca dive center, Danni is truly kind and attentive.”

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For certified Divers Experience the Under Water Museum and the Manchones Reef

For certified Divers Experience the Under Water Museum and the Manchones Reef - Price and what it actually costs in the water

Isla Mujeres: Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

Isla Mujeres: Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum - Entering The Tour: Meeting Point, No Cancun Pickup, and What You Control

10.Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $57

3.5-hour Isla Mujeres snorkeling at El Farito and Sac Bajo, plus MUSA underwater sculptures, snacks and lunch in clear Caribbean water.

“It was a veeery nice experience including different coral reefs and underwater museum. Our guide Felipo was very nice, helpful, at the end he even cooked ceviche for us. He was taking videos and sent to our emails. This tour was a good value for money, highly recommended. Would do again, especially underwater museum part with enormous fish and sting rays.”

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2-Hour Snorkeling Paradise Reef in Cancún Underwater Museum

2-Hour Snorkeling Paradise Reef in Cancún Underwater Museum - The Floating Platform Setup: Gear, Shade, and Cold Drinks

11.2-Hour Snorkeling Paradise Reef in Cancún Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $58

Snorkel Punta Nizuc and see MUSA sculptures in clear, calm water from a shaded floating platform with gear and drinks included.

“10/10 recommend! This was the highlight of our vacation! The water was peaceful, the snorkeling was beautiful. The staff friendly and accommodating! The endless drinks topped it off ! Truly worth it!”

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Cancun: Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

Cancun: Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum - MUSA underwater museum snorkeling: why the statues work so well

12.Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $58

Snorkel MUSA in Cancun and Manchones Reef, see 400+ coral-covered statues, turtles, and rays on a 4.5-hour trip.

“The underwater museum was amazing. The instructor was very knowledgeable and interesting. I really enjoy every minute of it. I would recommend it to anyone going to Cancun”

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Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres and Underwater Museum

Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres and Underwater Museum - Snorkeling reality check: you need comfort, not just courage

13.Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres and Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Snorkel Lighthouse Reef and MUSA underwater museum near Isla Mujeres, then refuel with Tikinxic and lunch on a 4-hour tour.

“You need to be a strong swimmer. The weather was stormy but they didn’t cancel so we went out. It was rough and the waves were very high. Swimming from the boat to the lighthouse was very hard and the guide went fast and way ahead. There was no time to enjoy the marine life. Two people got motion sickness from the rough seas. When we reflected back on the day, we realized it was very dangerous in a small old boat and should not have gone.”

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3 Hour Tour in The Sotuta de Peón Live Museum

3 Hour Tour in The Sotuta de Peón Live Museum - Price and what you really get for $59.74

Mérida: Uxmal, Cenote and Chocolate Museum Choco-Story

Mérida: Uxmal, Cenote and Chocolate Museum Choco-Story - Getting to the Pickup Spot in Mérida (and Why It Matters)