30 Things to do in Playa del Carmen (by an Expat) 2024
There are just SO many things to do in Playa del Carmen — from exploring cenotes to scuba diving and dining in caves — that you’ll need a lifetime to try them all!
Nellie is a book author, travel blogger, serial expat and fun mum. Having traveled to over 140 countries and lived in 5 of them, she is now a long-term expat in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. She started the Mexico travel blog to share her love for her adopted home. Read more about her and get real-time updates from her on Facebook and Instagram.
There are just SO many things to do in Playa del Carmen — from exploring cenotes to scuba diving and dining in caves — that you’ll need a lifetime to try them all!
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