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Playa del Carmen Travel Guides

Day trips, tours, and experiences from Playa del Carmen and the southern Riviera Maya, reviewed and ranked by our team. Chichén Itzá, cenotes, Cozumel, and beyond.

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El Castillo pyramid at Chichén Itzá rising above the jungle canopy on a clear morning, Yucatán, Mexico

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Chichen Itza Tour from Playa del Carmen: Top Picks & Honest Prices 2026

Playa del Carmen sits 60km closer to Chichén Itzá than Cancún, cutting your travel time by nearly an hour each way. This guide ranks the top-rated day trips from Playa del Carmen with honest pricing, cenote combos, and what each tour actually includes.