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Playa del Carmen · NATIONAL PARKS

Top 10 Nature Park Days from Playa del Carmen

10 tours reviewed

Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch - National Reef Park snorkeling, what the water time is really like

1.Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,781 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Half-day Great Maya Reef snorkeling from Cancun, plus Puerto Morelos time and beachside lunch at Boquinete. Hotel pickup included.

“Excellent activity, well coordinated. Pick up at hotel on time toPuerto Morelos, keeps it townish aspect. Very professional guide, captan and team. Pleasent snorkeling in shallow reef with time to enjoy. Later tekila tasting, and a very nice snack/lunck of tacos in a cozy restaurant by the beach.”

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Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote and Mayan family

Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote and Mayan family - Cobá by bicycle: the ruins that feel like a jungle adventure

2.Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote and Mayan family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $184Top rated

Cobá by bike, Punta Laguna monkeys and lagoons, plus a Mayan family meal and cenote time on a small-group day from Tulum.

“Spent a day in January. Got picked up timely from Playa del Carmen and upon collecting another couple, we headed out to Coba. This was really nice to see a site which is well maintained. The old structures are well preserved and interesting. We then made our way to Punta Laguna and enjoyed a jungle trek looking for Monkeys. The guide found us some to see which was good. After the zip line fun we grabbed a nice lunch and finished with a deep cenote. Would recommend this tour company and the guide Alonso, it was good to learn of the local culture and the challenges faced by the communities.”

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Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour

Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour - Stop-by-stop: what happens from check-in to the cave exit

3.Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Río Secreto underground river tour from Playa del Carmen with wetsuit gear, headlamps, buffet lunch, and optional Tulum or Puerto Morelos snorkeling.

“We took the option of Rio Secreto + Plus that included 4 activities in total. We absolutely enjoyed all activities and the stories we were told by our guide. At the end of the tour we had a nice Mexican food in a buffet. The only downside was the price for the photo package ( you are not allowed to do your own photos): they wanted $120 US dollars for pictures. If they would sell them for half price, I believe they would have more success in selling those photos- otherwise they lose their money because not that many people are willing to pay that amount.”

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Snorkel at the Reef 2 HOURS Puerto Morelos National park

Snorkel at the Reef 2 HOURS Puerto Morelos National park - Small Boat Vibes, and the Gear That Actually Fits

4.Snorkel at the Reef 2 HOURS Puerto Morelos National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Two hours of Puerto Morelos reef snorkeling, all gear included, small groups up to 10, and guided chances to see turtles and rays.

“Really nice experience. Love the corals! The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable, he new where to take us to get to see amazing animals. Will do it again!”

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Reef Snorkel In National Park In Puerto Morelos With Lunch And Transportation

Reef Snorkel In National Park In Puerto Morelos With Lunch And Transportation - The boat, the safety brief, and the reef rules you must follow

5.Reef Snorkel In National Park In Puerto Morelos With Lunch And Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $44

Puerto Morelos national reef snorkeling by boat with hotel pickup, gear, tacos, and reef-safe rules. Budget for port tax and photos.

“Quick boat ride out to the reef. There were two guides with underwater cameras that took amazing pictures. Yes, I bought the personalized photo package. We snorkeled for almost a hour (I had my own gear). Back at the shop afterwards was a tequila tasting experience where I bought two bottles of very good tequila. Lunch was amazing, too. Enjoyable four hours.”

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Rio Secreto Nature Reserve: Bicycle, Rappel & Ziplines Tour

Rio Secreto Nature Reserve: Bicycle, Rappel & Ziplines Tour - How the Pickup and Van Ride Shapes Your Day

6.Rio Secreto Nature Reserve: Bicycle, Rappel & Ziplines Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 5.5 - 9 hours · from $109

Rio Secreto pairs an underground river cave walk with bike time, a rappel, and ziplines near Playa del Carmen, plus a regional buffet.

“l’endroit et incroyable, une immense réserve d’eau naturel c’est à voir qu’une fois dans sa vie. néanmoins la guide iliana n’était pas des plus jovial et point négatif les appareils de type go pro son interdit mais ils font payer des photos 135€ je précise que ce prix n’est pas inclus dans le prix de l’activité (supplément photo). nous étions une dizaines par groupe c’est dommage la guide était vite débordé malgré que l’histoire de rio secreto soit très intéressante nous n’avons pas put tous entendre. concernant les activités externes de rio secreto, les tyroliennes était assez petite et nous n’avons fait que 10min de vélo. concernant le buffet je…”

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SNUBA Cozumel Underwater Adventure inside Chankanaab National Park

SNUBA Cozumel Underwater Adventure inside Chankanaab National Park - Price and what you should budget beyond the $65 tour

Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour

Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour - The panoramic Cozumel drive: ocean roads, east-side views, and quick photo stops

8.Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Private 5-hour Cozumel tour with Punta Sur beaches, park entry fees, lunch, and sodas, plus an island loop for great ocean views.

“We had a wonderful time with Ian. He drove us around the perimeter of the island stopping at different spots. He was very polite and answered all of our questions.”

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Private Tour Tulum Ruins and Snorkeling in National Park

Private Tour Tulum Ruins and Snorkeling in National Park - Entering Tulum Archaeological Site: history plus the Caribbean view

Sea Trek Adventure at Chankanaab National Park

Sea Trek Adventure at Chankanaab National Park - Price and value: the $79 tour plus the $19 park entry

10.Sea Trek Adventure at Chankanaab National Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Walk underwater in Cozumel with a helmet and guide at Chankanaab. Small groups, reef viewing, and free snorkel gear after Sea Trek.

“It was a cool experience to do once! I was the only one diving in my time slot so it was basically private, and my guide was awesome enough to take pictures on my camera for me! There's not a ton to see in terms of a reef, but you can see the dolphins in the area next door and there are some neat fish. However, I can't recommend it for larger people, or those that just have large heads. I wasn't able to fit my hand through the front of the helmet due to my head and chin size, making it difficult to equalize ear pressure as I was…”

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