8 Dining Experiences in Playa del Carmen to Book This Trip

1.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Board a luxury catamaran at Puerto Aventuras Marina for an approximately two-hour sunset sail along the Riviera Maya. Hotel pickup, a bilingual crew, an open bar and light appetizers are included. Expect a sociable boat rather than a private romantic charter, and remember the $15 government fee is extra.

“Great experience!! A must do when in Playa Del Carmen. Food was great, experience was great and the sunset even better.”

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2.Leopard 51′ Yacht with Gourmet Dining & Water Toys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

You and your group of up to 10 spend about four hours aboard a private Leopard 51 catamaran, sailing from Puerto Aventuras toward the Mexican Caribbean reef. Snorkeling gear, water toys, alcoholic drinks, and a chef-prepared menu are included. Choose a morning or afternoon departure; transportation and per-person dock fees cost extra.

“Wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff were anticipatory of needs and professional in every sense of the word. The concierge service worked with my clients directly to determine their preferences. VIP in the truest sense. I look forward to working with them again.”

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3.Mayan Ceremony in Tulum. Temazcal, Dinner and pick up included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $92

This five-hour, adults-only evening from Playa del Carmen visits the Mayan community of Dos Palmas for a purification ceremony inside a volcanic-stone temazcal, a cenote swim, and a simple traditional dinner. Air-conditioned transport and pickup are included. The ceremony is mainly in Spanish, with guides such as Dario, Brigitte, Jonathan, or Mariagrazia helping explain it in other languages.

“It was amazing to experience this ceremony. Our translator Brigitte did a great job preserving the beauty of this sacred gathering.”

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4.Salsa Class,Mezcalita Workshop & Mexican Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

At Luhme Tulum, a 6:30 pm start brings you into a beginner-friendly salsa class, a hands-on mezcalita workshop, and a Mexican dinner with options for vegetarians and vegans. Instructors Léo and José lead the dancing, while Bayati can help with photos and videos. The group is capped at 25, and the evening ends back at the meeting point.

“This experience was so memorable. We started the night with salsa dancing. Léo and José were so energetic and were full of good vibes. The mezcalita workshop was extremely enjoyable, and it was very tasty! The food was also delicious and they cater to any dietary restrictions. Bayati helped with videos/photos so we didn’t have to worry about taking our own! I would definitely recommend trying this experience if you are ever in Tulum!”

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5.Authentic Gastronomic Mexican Food Experience in Downtown Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Walk downtown Tulum with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at five places to try Mexican food and hear about each dish’s origins and Mayan culture. Vegetarian needs can be accommodated if you mention them when booking. The group is capped at 12, and past tours have included guide Luis, traditional Mayan food, and al pastor tacos.

“Luis is the best guide. We enjoyed and learnt so much from him. Great stops on the tour and really interesting conversations in between! We loved the first and last stops most. Traditional Mayan food and ending with Al Pastor tacos. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting downtown Tulum.”

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6.Steak or Lobster dinner in a magical jungle setting.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Josephine’s serves a three-course dinner in a candlelit jungle setting near Playa del Carmen. Choose steak or lobster, with soup or salad to start, plus infused water and a glass of house wine or a hand-shaken margarita. The small venue has five tables and allows no more than eight people in this activity.

“What a magical experience! Dinner was fabulous and the atmosphere was unbelievable. Definitely a jungle experience!”

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7.Romantic Dinner on 34′ Aventura Catamaran – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At 8 pm, meet at Puerto Aventuras’ Grand Marina for a private three-hour dinner aboard a 34-foot Aventura catamaran. A chef prepares a four-course meal with fresh local ingredients, while the crew serves drinks and sets a candlelit scene. The price is $900 for two, plus dock fees and gratuity. Crew names can vary.

“AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! I started planning my trip in August 2022 to travel to Cancun in March 2023. I was turning 50 and wanted this trip to be epic. I found this company through Google so I followed their IG and FB to get ideas. Once I contacted them via email they responded very quickly. I asked a million and 1 questions and they answered each one very kindly. We started out with 8 ladies and ended up with 4 but I never downsized the yacht. I'm so glad I didn't. I was nervous about putting a payment down because there are so many scams out there but this company is…”

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8.Private transfer for 5 hours (go dinner,cenotes, shopping and more)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set your own five-hour Tulum outing in a private vehicle for up to 10 people. A bilingual driver takes you where you choose, from dinner at places such as Casa Jaguar, Kin Toh, or Gitano to cenotes and shopping. Pickup is arranged at your requested location. Bottled water is advertised, though you should confirm it before setting off.

“Service was great. Welker the driver made sure we got to all out destinations. Vehicle was immaculate.”

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