{"id":2958,"date":"2017-05-19T15:13:04","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T19:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/?p=2958"},"modified":"2026-02-24T21:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:57:50","slug":"unique-things-in-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/discover\/destinations\/unique-things-in-playa-del-carmen","title":{"rendered":"Unique Things to do in Playa del Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Famed for its trendy atmosphere, sandy turquoise bays, and vibrant lifestyle, Playa del Carmen is a very popular spot\u00a0within Mexico\u2019s community of luxury beach-side resort towns. Its growth in recent years has seen it become a veritable tourism hotspot, with all of the amenities and opportunities that come along with that reputation. However, for those seeking a little more authenticity, the bustling touristic centre of Playa del Carmen may seem a little disenchanting.<\/p>\n

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You may be surprised to learn, though, that alongside its pristine beaches, Playa del Carmen also\u00a0has a variety of unique cultural activities and natural adventures on offer – and a luxury villa rental<\/a> can be the first step to appreciating its authentic side. Here are our\u00a0tips for gaining a\u00a0unique perspective on\u00a0Playa del Carmen and immersing yourself in all the wonders that can be found off the beaten track.<\/p>\n

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Immerse yourself in nature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Playa del Carmen offers many pockets of authentic Mexican culture, as a\u00a0rapid population expansion has created a\u00a0strong sense of vitality. With bike hires at cheap rates widely available within the city centre, a cycle ride can do everything from immerse you in local areas\u00a0to transport you to sites of natural splendour. Discover the limestone sinkholes (cenotes)<\/em> of El Jardin del Eden<\/em> and Cristalino<\/a> by biking about 25km south of Playa del Carmen and delving into their exquisite waters. For those who wish to explore Mexico\u2019s wildlife, a plethora of flora and fauna awaits in the Punta Venado Caribbean Eco-Park<\/a>, which is\u00a0roughly 10km from the city\u00a0and offers daily horseback tours and other outdoor activities.<\/p>\n

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The local way of life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There’s no doubt that, when it comes to sampling the local cuisine<\/a>, it’s well worth venturing away from some of the more touristy areas. By exploring some of the haunts that are regularly frequented by the residents of Playa del Carmen, you’ll experience magnificent, traditional flavors and catch a glimpse of the natural rhythm of life in the area. Delight in\u00a0the fresh seafood found in dishes such as tostadas<\/em> and shrimp tacos, let your spirits flow with a shot of tequila, enjoy relaxed brunches in a shady spot nestled within the haze, or do all three – the choice is yours.<\/p>\n

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Ancient Splendour<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no denying that a large part of Mexico\u2019s unique draw is its fascinating ancient history, and taking a moment to explore the Mayan ruins lying within the vicinity of Playa del Carmen is a great way to add culture and history\u00a0to your vacation. With the ruins of Tulum, Coba and UNESCO heritage site Chichen Itza<\/a> all easily within reach, taking a trip to one of these sites is an excellent way to satisfy your sense of adventurous curiosity.<\/p>\n

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A luxury holiday in Playa del Carmen is sure to offer turquoise seas, blissful hours spent under the sun and classic Mexican hospitality, but that doesn’t mean your trip should be limited to this standard blueprint considering the variety of unique options available. On that note,\u00a0Rental Escapes<\/a>\u00a0is always happy to assist you with all of your vacation plans, and the\u00a0breadth of knowledge and expertise shared by its friendly team means that there’s always someone here\u00a0to help put together the perfect Mayan retreat for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Famed for its trendy atmosphere, sandy turquoise bays, and vibrant lifestyle, Playa del Carmen is a very popular spot\u00a0within Mexico\u2019s community of luxury beach-side resort towns. Its growth in recent years has seen it become a veritable tourism hotspot, with all of the amenities and opportunities that come along with that reputation. However, for those seeking a little more authenticity,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3219,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[31],"tags":[61,176,177],"class_list":["post-2958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-mexico","tag-playa-del-carmen","tag-riviera-maya"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"rank_math_seo":{"title":"Unique Things to do in Playa del Carmen","description":"There's a reason Playa del Carmen's more popular than ever - this Mayan Riviera hotspot combines culture, nightlife and luxury in one sun-kissed combination","focus_keyword":"playa del carmen","robots":["index"],"canonical_url":"","og_title":"","og_description":"","og_image":"","twitter_title":"","twitter_description":""},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Playa-del-Carmen.jpg?fit=600%2C408&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4ERqr-LI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2958"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2989,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2958\/revisions\/2989"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}