Semana santa in Playa del Carmen (Easter week/Holy week) is one of the busiest times of the year! Many people from different countries and other states in Mexico come to Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya during this Easter week and it truly gets crazy fun!
If you are traveling with Family, this is a great time to start booking your visits to different parks and activities, because lots of travelers will be in town and if you wait until the last minute to book anything you might not be able to find a specific one you have in mind, specially if you are travelling with a big group.
Still don’t worry about finding things to do during your vacation, as Playa del Carmen has something for everyone, ranging from peaceful walks along the famous Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) or the beach to a day’s adventure at the eco-archeological park Xcaret.
Here is the top 5 family activities we recommend:
#1 Xcaret
Cultural heritage and love for the environment await you in the best family theme park; without a doubt, your best choice in Cancun and the Riviera Maya is Xcaret.(click for more info)
#2 Selvatica Adventure Park! (click for more info)
If you love adventure, this park with 330 acres of beautiful Mayan Jungle is the best option for you!
#3 Jolly Roger Pirate tour Cancun! (click for more info)
Captain Morgan challenges you to join the Jolly Roger’s motley crew with whom you will sail the Caribbean Sea and witness a spectacular battle between rivaled pirates. Swords will clash, cannons will explode and cups will overflow in this exciting swashbuckling show.
#4 Xelha
Xel-Há provides one of the best experiences in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Practice snorkeling and see hundreds of colorful fish and a great diversity of marine species that inhabit its cove and cenotes. At this All Inclusive Park you can enjoy water activities, ecological attractions, restaurants and the best scenery to admire while you relax in a hammock or stroll the nooks and crannies of Xel-Há. Come and immerse yourself in one of the cenotes, lagoons or caves, and enjoy the aquatic zip-lines you’ll only find at Xel-Há.
#5 Xenotes Oasis
FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF CENOTES IN ONE TOUR!
Dare to live a unique and refreshing journey into nature with Xenotes Oasis Maya Tour, by Experiencias Xcaret. The adventure begins with a van pick‐up by a friendly guide who will take you from the comfort of your hotel to the heart of the jungle.
Upon arrival you feel the magic of the cenotes, where you can:
- Descend by assisted rappel to a wonderful cenote of turquoise blue water, sheltered by an ancient cave.
- Fly on fun zip-lines that glide into a refreshing splashdown.
- Practice kayaking surrounded by a landscape full of exotic vegetation.
- Enjoy snorkeling in a setting that invites you to relax in the middle of the wilderness.
If you are not staying at an All Inclusive hotel and are looking for a quiet beach during your stay on Easter week we recommend going to the beach in the Playacar area or if you have access to a car we also recommend going to Xpu-ha!
Xpu Há is 34 km from Playa del Carmen and 93 kilometres from Cancún. It is in the municipality of Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Xpu Há has an assortment of hotels, cabins, restaurants and dive shops to cater to tourists
There are only a few days to go, so get ready, because we want you to enjoy a wonderful Semana Santa in Playa del Carmen.
