Top 6 Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Playa del Carmen

1.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Review of Cancun and Riviera Maya’s sea turtle and cenote tour, with costs, pickup times, crowds, gear, guides, and practical booking advice.

“If you have never been snorkeling before, or if you are snorkeling with children, this is a great tour. The guides are wonderful, professional, and make sure that everyone can use their snorkel and sees the same amount of turtles. Life jackets are also required, so no need to be an excellent swimmer. That said, the tour wasn't at all what I was looking for. Once you get to alkumal bay, there are TONS of people there, and each group takes a small boat out a few hundred yards, you hop in the water, and swim back to shore with your guide. If anyone happens to see a turtle, it…”

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2.Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,747 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Playa del Carmen buggy tour review covering jungle trails, cenote swimming, a Maya village, transport, family suitability, value, and practical tips.

“This tour was a lot of fun! The buggy’s are great, go fast. Both our kids loved it as did we. The Centote was so beautiful and refreshing. Our guides were so nice and accommodating! We highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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3.Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Ride a Can-Am buggy through Riviera Maya jungle, swim in a natural cenote, and enjoy pickup from Playa del Carmen hotels.

“Our guide (Fernando) was very polite and knowledgeable with a sense of humor. We didn’t know until we got there that no sunscreen or bug spray is allowed to protect the cenote. We ended up not needing it but it would have been nice to know that during the booking process so we could have planned accordingly.”

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4.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Review of Playa del Carmen’s cenote swim, Akumal turtle snorkeling, beach lunch, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Was a great experience Jesus showed us around like a friend. Was very kind and informative. The turtles and cenote were fantastic.”

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5.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Review of the Tulum ruins, Nohoch Nah Chich cenote, and Akumal turtle tour from Playa del Carmen, with costs, tips, and honest advice.

“Guide Ivan & driver Luis were fantastic. Having worked in tourism in Europe, SE Asia & Canada they were top notch in my mind. Ivan was so knowledgable. You felt safe & supported and had no worries. Your belongings were safe while you swam with Tortugas (Turtles), swimming the Cenote (which was the highlight) & the ruins. Just and awesome pair to take you out for the day. And the food at the end was delicious. I would book Ivan again if I come back and do more cenotes. Totally wicked day. Do it!! Felt bad for the turtles as there were so many other tours there at the same…”

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6.Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 496 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Review of Playa del Carmen’s 3-hour jungle buggy tour, with 18 miles of trails, a cenote swim, guides, safety, value, and practical tips.

“Great excursion!! Our two guides were very knowledgeable and very fun! I highly recommend to anyone looking for a fabulous day!”

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