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Playa del Carmen in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days around Playa del Carmen covers the great Mayan sites. This 2-day itinerary visits Chichen Itza and Tulum — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Chichen Itza
  2. 2Day 2: Tulum & cenote
  3. 3Valladolid
  4. 4Sea turtles

Day 1: Chichen Itza

The wonder of the world and a cenote.

Day 2: Tulum & Akumal

Clifftop ruins and sea turtles.

Evening: Fifth Avenue

Stroll Playa’s lively pedestrian street.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Playa del Carmen — prices per person.

Chichen Itza, Cenote og Valladolid Tour
Cancun
Chichen Itza, Cenote og Valladolid Tour
4.7(25,118)·12 timer
fra$49/ person
via Viator
Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour - Sea Turtles & Cenote i Tulum
Tulum
Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour - Sea Turtles & Cenote i Tulum
5.0(10)·5 timer
fra$197/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza, Cenote og Valladolid Tour med frokost
Cancun
Chichen Itza, Cenote og Valladolid Tour med frokost
4.4(142)·14 timer
fra$110/ person
via Viator
Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal og Cenote tour
Tulum
Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal og Cenote tour
4.9(2,096)·8 timer
fra$129/ person
via Viator
Sea Turtle Snorkeling Ecofriendly Tour fra Cancun og Riviera Maya
Cancun
Sea Turtle Snorkeling Ecofriendly Tour fra Cancun og Riviera Maya
4.4(16)·5 timer
fra$149/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza, Cenote og Valladolid Tour, fra Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Chichen Itza, Cenote og Valladolid Tour, fra Riviera Maya
3.7(10)·12 timer
fra$39/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza Maya Wonder Tour fra Cancun og Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Chichen Itza Maya Wonder Tour fra Cancun og Riviera Maya
3.7(13)·12 timer
fra$169/ person
via Viator

Playa del Carmen in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Playa del Carmen?
Two days lets you visit the great wonder of Chichen Itza on day one and the clifftop Tulum ruins with a cenote and sea turtles on day two — the Riviera Maya’s essential sights.
What should I not miss in 2 days near Playa del Carmen?
Chichen Itza, the Tulum ruins, a cenote swim, sea-turtle snorkelling at Akumal, and the lively Fifth Avenue.
Is Chichen Itza worth it from Playa del Carmen?
Absolutely — as one of the world’s great wonders, Chichen Itza is a must, and tours add a cenote swim and colonial Valladolid.

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