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Parks and Nature in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen sits between the Caribbean and the jungle, so nature is never far: city parks by the sea, a botanical community park, cenotes minutes from downtown and the full family of Grupo Xcaret parks just south of Playacar.

Grupo Xcaret parks and tours

These are all the Grupo Xcaret parks and tours operating as of October 2026. Xavage closed in November 2024 and Xibalbá, near Valladolid, has not opened, so they are not listed.

Xcaret

Eco-archaeological park with the Xcaret México Espectacular night show. Grupo Xcaret’s flagship park sits on the Caribbean coast and mixes nature, Maya archaeological remains and Mexican cultural heritage.

Xel-Há

All-inclusive natural water park. An all-inclusive natural water park built around a large inlet where a river meets the sea, surrounded by jungle and mangroves.

Xplor

All-inclusive adventure park. An all-inclusive adventure park in the jungle and in underground caverns.

Xplor Fuego

Night adventure park. The night version of Xplor.

Xenses

Sensory and optical illusion park. A park built around the idea that nothing is what it seems.

Xoxi Cancún (formerly Xoximilco)

Mexican fiesta on trajinera boats at night. An evening Mexican fiesta inspired by Xochimilco in Mexico City.

Xenotes

Guided tour to four jungle cenotes. A guided day tour to four private jungle cenotes, each a different type: open, semi-open, cavern and ancient.

Xichén

Guided tours to Chichén Itzá and Valladolid. Grupo Xcaret’s guided tours to Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders.

Tulum Tour by Xcaret

Guided tours to the Tulum ruins, with Xel-Há, Xenses or Cobá combos. Guided tours to the walled Maya city of Tulum, the only major Maya site built facing the Caribbean.

ATV Xperience by Xcaret

Off-road ATV routes through the jungle. Grupo Xcaret’s newest experience, launched in 2025.

Xailing by Xcaret

Catamaran tours to Isla Mujeres and ferries to Cozumel. Grupo Xcaret’s sea brand runs catamaran day trips to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling, plus passenger ferries to Cozumel and Isla Mujeres.

City parks and green spaces

Parque Los Fundadores

The founding plaza at the start of 5th Avenue, home to the Portal Maya sculpture and the Voladores de Papantla. See arts and culture.

Parque La Ceiba

A community cultural park with shaded trails, workshops and a Saturday market of local producers and artisans, in Colonia Ejidal.

Punta Esmeralda

A public beach where a shoreline cenote flows into the Caribbean in shallow natural pools, popular with local families.

Cenotes and beaches

Read our guides to the best cenotes near Playa del Carmen and the beaches of Playa del Carmen.

Living near it

Playa Realtors is a licensed boutique brokerage based in Playa del Carmen, with an office in Tulum, and we have represented buyers in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and across Quintana Roo since 2008. We never represent developers. If you are thinking about owning a home close to Playa del Carmen’s parks and beaches, we can show you the neighborhoods that fit how you want to live. Plan on closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price.