1 / 5About this activity
This day trips & excursions is one of the standout things to do in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Rated 4.7/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €1177 per person. Come and live a truly different experience! Enjoy one of the best artistic and technological representations of the Mayan culture. Explore the treasures and mysteries of Ek Balam, the walled city and one of the best preserved sites that you are still allowed to climb, during a half day expedition. Get on top of the acropolis to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of this temple complex and its surrounding jungle, while listening to the extraordinary stories of its constructions, full of art, technology and mysticism. After this visit you’ll travel to Valladolid, a colonial town full of Spanish conquest history which shows its effect in every corner and local culture.
Come and live a truly different experience! Enjoy one of the best artistic and technological representations of the Mayan culture. Explore the treasures and mysteries of Ek Balam, the walled city and one of the best preserved sites that you are still allowed to climb, during a half day expedition. Get on top of the acropolis to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of this temple complex and its surrounding jungle, while listening to the extraordinary stories of its constructions, full of art, technology and mysticism. After this visit you’ll travel to Valladolid, a colonial town full of Spanish conquest history which shows its effect in every corner and local culture.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 7 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Playa del Carmen is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular day trips & excursions slots in Playa del Carmen sell out.
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