Private Experiences
in the Mexican Caribbean
Every experience is just for your group: at your own pace, with private transport and a guide, far from the crowded circuit.
The sea takes center stage
Cenotes, reefs, turtles and sailboats. Water experiences just for your group.
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Swim alongside sea turtles in Akumal early in the morning, before the busiest hours. Then explore an underground cavern with crystal-clear water in the heart of the Mayan jungle.
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Board a private boat just for your group. Snorkel with turtles in Akumal Bay, visit the Caleta and enjoy time in the clearest waters of the Riviera Maya.
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Reach a secret cenote among the mangroves and paddle by kayak or paddleboard through crystal-clear water surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem. With luck, you may cross paths with the wildlife of the sanctuary.
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A private boat for your group exploring the best reefs in the Caribbean — Palancar, Colombia and El Cielo with its starfish. Ceviche, margaritas and guacamole included.
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Guided snorkeling on a reef inside a protected national park, one of the healthiest in the region. Then a hidden cenote deep in the jungle. All with a private guide and at your own pace.
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A unique experience sailing the Mexican Caribbean on a private sailboat. Reef snorkeling, music, drinks and a turquoise horizon just for your group. The most elegant way to enjoy the sea.
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A day on the most bohemian island in the Mexican Caribbean. Car-free beaches, pink flamingos, shallow turquoise water and unforgettable sunsets. Private transport included.
Step into the Mayan world
Cenotes, jungle, Mayan communities and nature reserves. Experiences that go beyond conventional tourism.
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Cruise by boat through the canals and mangroves of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spot crocodiles, dolphins and birds. Snorkeling and lunch in Punta Allen.
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Discover four unique cenotes run by a Mayan community. Zip line over crystal-clear water, kayaking, snorkeling and a Yucatecan buffet feast prepared by the women of the community.
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Spend time with a Mayan family and learn about their ancestral medicine and cooking. Then a shaman ceremony, spider monkeys, a sacred cenote, kayaking and a zip line at Punta Laguna.
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Learn to make pollo pibil in an underground oven, handmade tortillas and stone-ground salsas with a Mayan family sharing recipes passed down for generations.
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Discover the hidden archaeological site of Muyil, cruise the Mayan canals of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere and float in its crystal-clear water. History, nature and relaxation in a single day.
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An underground river in a silent cavern, then a crystal-clear sanctuary lagoon you explore by paddleboard or kayak among mangroves, all the way to where it opens onto the Caribbean Sea.
Mayan history, privately
Mexico’s most iconic sites with a private guide and at your own pace.
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The Wonder of the World just for your group. Dedicated guide, a cenote at a private hacienda, regional buffet lunch and free time in the colonial town of Valladolid.
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The Wonder of the World plus a Mayan cooking class and a natural cenote. Learn to prepare authentic Yucatecan dishes with ingredients from the Mayan milpa. History, cooking and nature in one day.
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The world’s most famous Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean, on an early visit with your private guide. The day continues with a refreshing natural cenote deep in the Mayan jungle.
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Explore the Cobá ruins by tricycle, dive into the world of cacao and honey with hands-on workshops and make your own artisanal soap. End the day with a swim in a crystal-clear cenote.
Out of the ordinary
Ancestral rituals, unique expeditions and moments designed just for you.
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A sacred steam bath guided by a local shaman. Pass through the four doors —fire, air, water and earth— among chants and medicinal herbs, deep in the Mayan jungle.
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Float in a sacred cavern cenote and receive a professional massage inside the cavern itself: relaxing, deep-tissue, for couples or energy work. A unique multisensory ritual.
Swim alongside the largest fish in the ocean in the waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Available June to September. An experience very few people get to live — and one you will never forget. The price per person depends on the group size.
Ask about the seasonA cenote just for two, a table set between the jungle and the water. Anniversaries, proposals, or simply a day worth remembering. Price depends on the options you choose.
Check availabilityShare the adventure
Scheduled departures in groups of up to 15 people. The operator confirms availability before any payment.
G1
The Wonder of the World, a cenote and free time in the colonial town of Valladolid. Buffet lunch and transport included.
Tax of $400 MXN per person, paid in cash on the tour day.
G2
Tulum ruins on the Caribbean, snorkeling with turtles in Akumal and a cenote in the jungle. Transport from your accommodation and lunch included.
Tax of $700 MXN per person, paid in cash on the tour day.
G3
Swim with turtles in Akumal Bay and visit a crystal-clear cenote. Transport from your accommodation and a snack included.
Tax of $400 MXN per person, paid in cash on the tour day.
G4
Boat departure from Cozumel: snorkeling at Palancar, Colombia and El Cielo with its starfish. Ceviche and drinks on board.
No additional taxes.
G5
Marine safari through the Sian Ka'an biosphere on a shared boat. Wildlife spotting and lunch in Punta Allen.
No additional taxes.
G6
The classic version of the marine safari through the reserve, with lunch in Punta Allen. Departures on Tuesdays and Fridays.
No additional taxes.
G7
Cenotes, zip lines and rappelling in the heart of the jungle. A day full of adrenaline with transport from your accommodation.
Tax of $400 MXN per person, paid in cash on the tour day.
Looking for something tailor-made?
Message our local operator directly on WhatsApp and they will quote an experience for your group.
Ask the operator for a quotePlayitaMía is a recommendation and booking platform. Experiences are run by independent local operators, who confirm the time, pick you up and collect the balance on the tour day. We handle your booking and your deposit.
Need help with your booking or payment? Visit our help center; if you cannot find the answer, we reply by email within 24 hours. For questions about the tour (time, pick-up, what to bring), message the operator on WhatsApp.
Tour
The operator confirms your spot on WhatsApp before any payment. Groups are up to 15 people.