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Playa del Carmen 3-Day Itinerary
The perfect long weekend in Playa del Carmen. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $45 to $330 per day.
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days
Best Time
November to April
Budget Cost
$135
Mid-Range
$345
1
Day 1
Fifth Avenue walk
Fifth Avenue walk, beach clubs, fresh seafood dinner on the strip
Estimated cost: $115 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Tulum ruins at sunrise
Tulum ruins at sunrise, Gran Cenote swim, Tulum town lunch
Estimated cost: $115 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Cozumel ferry
Cozumel ferry, snorkeling at Palancar Reef, sunset back in Playa
Estimated cost: $115 (mid-range)
Total 3-Day Cost Estimate
Budget
$135
$45/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$345
$115/day x 3 days
Luxury
$990
$330/day x 3 days
Insider Tips
- Walk Fifth Avenue (La Quinta) for shops and restaurants but eat one street back for better prices
- Rent a car to visit cenotes — Gran Cenote and Cenote Azul are stunning and less crowded
- Day trip to Tulum ruins early morning (opens 8 AM) before the heat and crowds
- Take the ferry to Cozumel for world-class snorkeling and diving
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