{"id":223,"date":"2017-05-26T04:36:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T08:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/playadelcarmen.com\/?p=1"},"modified":"2021-06-06T07:35:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T11:35:41","slug":"activities-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 13 Things to do with Kids in Playa del Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><del><\/del>Traveling with kids changes vacations forever.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re no longer taking a vacation&#8230;.you&#8217;re now on a family vacation and these are <strong>2 very different vacations!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Believe me, I get it.<\/p>\n<p>So finding <strong>fun things you can do with your kids<\/strong> while on vacation in Playa del Carmen is mission-critical.<\/p>\n<p>With so many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">things to do in Playa del Carmen<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">family-friendly tours<\/a> to choose from, it can be daunting.<\/p>\n<p>Fear not!<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together an awesome list of <strong>the most amazing activities<\/strong> in and around Playa del Carmen for KIDS.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for some mind-blowing, family fun in paradise!!!<\/p>\n<h5>13 fantastic activities for kids around Playa Del Carmen<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#xcaret\">Xcaret Eco Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#xel-ha\">Xel Ha Natural Aquarium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#crococun\">Crococun Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#snorkel-xtreme\">Snorkel Xtreme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#turtles-cenotes\">Turtles &amp; Cenotes Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#captainhook\">Captain Hook Cancun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#playacar-aviary\">Playacar Aviary Xaman-Ha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#wet-n-wild\">Cancun Wet-N-Wild Water Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#city-center\">City Center Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#la-ceiba\">Parque La Ceiba<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#theaters\">Movie Theaters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#cirque\">Cirque du Soleil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/activities-with-kids#museum\">3D Museum of Wonders<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"xcaret\">1) XCARET ECO PARK<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Star Rating:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>South of Cancun<br \/>\n<strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>$109 Adults |\u00a0 $55.98 Kids | Free under 5<br \/>\n<strong>Discount:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/xcaret-eco-park?utm_source=Kids%20Activities%20Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=book%20an%20Xcaret%20tour%20here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save up to 15% here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Xcaret Park<\/strong> is a great option, even for toddlers and babies. This massive <strong>eco park<\/strong> is great because you can set your own schedule and pace.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"size-full wp-image-15332 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xcaret-aerial-1.jpg\" alt=\"xcaret park aerial view\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"15332\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xcaret-map-large.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Map of Xcaret Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids under 5 are free!!!<\/strong> and kid&#8217;s from 5-11 pay 1\/2 price. Make sure you bring ID.\u00a0If you do not have a stroller, you can rent one at\u00a0approximately $15 for the day.<\/p>\n<h5>The eco-park side of things includes&#8230;<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>jungle trails<\/li>\n<li>aquariums<\/li>\n<li>giant turtles<\/li>\n<li>birds<\/li>\n<li>monkeys<\/li>\n<li>jaguars<\/li>\n<li>regional wildlife<\/li>\n<li>a butterfly sanctuary<\/li>\n<li>you can also observe dolphins, sting rays, manatees and nurse sharks.<\/li>\n<li>underground rivers<\/li>\n<li>lagoon, beaches and natural pools<\/li>\n<li>etc etc etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the cultural end, throughout the day there are various shows from the Flying Men, to a Mayan show and a Charro (cowboy) show with horses. \u00a0The colorful costumes and live music will keep the kids interested.<\/p>\n<p>The buffet has lots of choices and <strong>kid-friendly options<\/strong> for the pickier eaters.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Xcaret at Night<\/strong> show known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/spectacular-mexico-at-xcaret\">Mexico Spectacular<\/a> starts as soon as it gets dark, so 6 p.m. in the winter and 7 p.m. in the summer and lasts approximately 2\u00a0hours. The show is visually interesting for the younger ones, and even if you can&#8217;t stay for the whole thing, it&#8217;s worth trying to experience a little bit.<\/p>\n<h4>Xcaret Discounts<\/h4>\n<p>You can <strong>save up to 15%<\/strong>\u00a0when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/xcaret-eco-park?utm_source=Kids%20Activities%20Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=book%20an%20Xcaret%20tour%20here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>book the\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Xcaret tour here<\/strong><\/a> or discover more <strong><a title=\"xcaret park top tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/xcaret-park-top-5-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">useful tips for your day at Xcaret<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions? We can help! Call us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\">PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"xel-ha\">2) XEL HA<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Star Rating:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>South of Playa del Carmen<br \/>\n<strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>$144 Adults |\u00a0 $72 Kids | Free under 5<br \/>\n<strong>Discount:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/xel-ha?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=Book%20a%20day%20at%20Xel%20Ha%20at%2010%25%20off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save 10% here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If your kids love the water, this is an awesome\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<p>Snorkel to your heart&#8217;s content at this <strong>natural aquarium<\/strong>.\u00a0Kid size equipment is available, and there are fish in every corner. The water is calm, great for beginners to try snorkeling.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/xel-ha-park.jpg\" alt=\"xelha park arial swimming\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"21135\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-of-xelha.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Map of XelHa Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>lazy river<\/strong> offers double inner tubes, so you can pair up with your kid and float down the river together. If you&#8217;re traveling with a baby, you can enjoy the <strong>glass bottom boat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Xel Ha also has a <strong>kid&#8217;s park on site<\/strong>, a treehouse type area, and a splash pad for the little ones.<\/p>\n<p>The buffet offers lots of options and has an ice cream machine which is a big hit. <strong>Kids under 5 are FREE<\/strong>, and kid&#8217;s from 5-11 pay 1\/2 price. Bring ID.<\/p>\n<p><strong>* Helpful Tip:<\/strong> Start your day in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tulum<\/strong><\/a>. Tulum is an <strong>ancient Mayan city<\/strong> with majestic ruins to climb and explore. Very cool.\u00a0After about 2 hours, then head over to Xel Ha for the remainder of the day with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/tulum-xel-ha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this Xel Ha \/ Tulum combo tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Xel Ha Discounts!<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/xel-ha?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=Book%20a%20day%20at%20Xel%20Ha%20at%2010%25%20off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book a day at Xel Ha at 10% off<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0transportation included!!<\/p>\n<p>Have questions, call us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\">PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"crococun\">3) CROCOCUN ZOO<\/h2>\n<p>You will find animals native to the area such as monkeys, crocodiles, lizards, birds, deer, and coatis.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kids-holding-snake.jpg\" alt=\"CROCOCUN ZOO kinds with snake\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"21226\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids under 5 are FREE,<\/strong> kids 6-10 are $18 and 11+ is 28$. You can save 10% if you book online. \u00a0It is recommended to get a feeding bag. They do charge a little extra but it is fun and exciting for your kids to get to feed the animals.<\/p>\n<p>To get there, you can grab a taxi from your hotel lobby.<i><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crococunzoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out the Crococun Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"snorkel-xtreme\">4) SNORKEL XTREME<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Star Rating:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>South of Playa del Carmen<br \/>\n<strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>$116 Adults |\u00a0 $71 Kids<br \/>\n<strong>Discount:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/snorkel-xtreme?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=Book%20Snorkel%20Xtreme%20at%2010%25%20off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save 10% here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Age 2+) If your children are fearless and willing to <strong>zip line<\/strong> <strong>and snorkel<\/strong>, this is a great option.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3722 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/snorkel-xtreme-fun.jpg\" alt=\"snorkel-xtreme-fun\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the Xtreme <strong>jungle ranch<\/strong>, you have the chance to zip line and rappel. Head into an impressive cenote for a snorkel and swim.<\/p>\n<p>You will even get two\u00a0additional snorkels at <strong>Akumal beach<\/strong>, one to see the reef and one to see the<strong> sea turtles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Child-sized equipment is available and activities are optional so you can opt in and out depending on your interests. Buffet lunch and non-alcoholic drinks are included.<\/p>\n<h4>Save on Snorkel Xtreme!<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a title=\"snorkel xtreme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/snorkel-xtreme?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=Book%20Snorkel%20Xtreme%20at%2010%25%20off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book Snorkel Xtreme at 10% off<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/snorkel-with-giant-sea-turtles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read our review of Snorkel Xtreme<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p>We can help, call us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\">PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"turtles-cenotes\">5)\u00a0TULUM &amp; TURTLE SNORKEL EXPLORER<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Star Rating:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>South of Playa del Carmen<br \/>\n<strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>$76 Adults |\u00a0 $58 Kids<br \/>\n<strong>Discount:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/underground-river-yalku?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=book%20the%20Turtles%20and%20Cenotes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save 15% here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This tour is a much shorter day and easier to manage with kids. Plus, the price is family-friendly with the adults coming in at $76 or $58 if you book before you arrive\u00a0and kids aged 4-11 coming in at $50.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cenote-snorkel-e1440794634291.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cenote-snorkel-e1440794634291.jpg\" alt=\"cenote snorkel\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your children will have the chance to experience a few of <strong>Mexico&#8217;s natural wonders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3\u00a0cenotes in total<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">dry one.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">closed one for swimming and another open one for swimming.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">a calm bay for snorkeling with fish and sea turtles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Round-trip transportation is included and the tour includes a snack as well as non-alcoholic drinks. For more info, read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/turtles-cenotes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turtles &amp; Cenotes blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Turtle and Cenotes Tour Discount<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Save 15%<\/strong> when you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/underground-river-yalku?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=Top%2013%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=book%20the%20Turtles%20and%20Cenotes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book the Turtles and Cenotes<\/a><\/strong> online before you arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions before booking? Call us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\">PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a>, at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"captainhook\">6) Captain Hook Cancun<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Star Rating:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<br \/>\n<strong>Location: Cancun<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>$70 Adults |\u00a0 $35 Kids<br \/>\n<strong>Discount:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/captain-hook-cancun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save 10% here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A dinner cruise with a difference!<\/p>\n<p>All aboard the legendary Captain Hook <strong>Spanish Replica Galleon ship<\/strong> (specially adapted with\u00a0modern amenities such as a kitchen, lights, and sound systems).<\/p>\n<p>Watch entertaining pirate antics, <strong>play swashbuckling games<\/strong>, engage in ship-to-ship battle, <strong>dine on steak<\/strong>, lobster, or chicken and <strong>enjoy open bar<\/strong> during an epic evening of adventure.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Captain-hook-Cancun.jpg\" alt=\"Captain Hook Cancun Things to do with Kids\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" data-id=\"21220\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oodles of fun for the whole family and great value for money!<\/p>\n<p>Keeping the kids entertained in the evenings is sometimes difficult &#8211; but fear not, <strong>Captain Hook is here to entertain!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Captain Hook Cancun Discount<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Save 10%<\/strong> when you book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/captain-hook-cancun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Captain Hook Cancun<\/a> online before you arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions before booking? Call us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\">PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a>, at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"playacar-aviary\">7) PLAYACAR AVIARY XAMAN-HA<\/h2>\n<p>Within the <strong>Playacar<\/strong> complex, you will find a nice but small <strong>aviary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d7468.542483491497!2d-87.080097!3d20.617798!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x493ddcb99f52278c!2sXaman+-+Ha+Aviary!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1565784216733!5m2!1sen!2smx\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There are tropical birds indigenous to the area. Flamingos, egrets, parrots, \u00a0pelicans, toucans and more. \u00a0The adults pay over 20$ per person, but children under 12 are free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wet-n-wild\">8) CANCUN WET N WILD<\/h2>\n<p>The largest <strong>water park<\/strong> in the area is <strong>Wet n Wild<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are staying in the <strong>Cancun hotel zone<\/strong>, it is easily accessible with the local bus. If outside the Cancun hotel zone, enquire about the taxi fare.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wet-and-wild-cancun.jpg\" alt=\"wet and wild cancun\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>18-acre park<\/strong> offers <strong>water slides<\/strong>, a <strong>wave pool<\/strong>, a <strong>lazy river<\/strong>, a <strong>kids park<\/strong> and an<strong> all-inclusive plan<\/strong> with unlimited drinks and food. Kids 0-3 are free, kids 4-11 are $43, 12+ is $49. However, they often have discounts available.<\/p>\n<p>To buy your tickets you can <strong><a title=\"contact us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>$4 cost for locker rental or inflatable rental, $3 cost for towels (or bring your own). Bring a $10 deposit and ID for locker rental.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"city-center\">9) CITY CENTER PARK<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parque-Fundadores.jpg\" alt=\"Parque Fundadores\" width=\"600\" height=\"417\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the heart of Playa del Carmen you&#8217;ll find a park known as<strong> Parque Fundadores<\/strong> (Founder&#8217;s Park).<\/p>\n<p>This park Note that the beach here is all-inclusive but not in the sense of what you eat and drink, but due to the fact that it&#8217;s wheelchair-friendly!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"la-ceiba\">10) PARQUE LA CEIBA<\/h2>\n<p>(Calle 1 Sur \/ Diagonal 60) This park run by a non-profit organization is a <strong>local cultural hub<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>educational programs<\/strong> in place, the park itself is a<strong> conservation area and greenhouse<\/strong> and offers different types of classes to the community.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PARQUE-LA-CEIBA.jpg\" alt=\"parc la ceiba\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>playground<\/strong> is made of recycled materials. There are many types of birds and an area with turtles. The <strong>cafeteria<\/strong> has snacks and drinks. Every second Saturday of the month there is a<strong> local market<\/strong>, with crafts, homemade goods, natural products and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entrance is free<\/strong> unless there is a special event and donations are accepted in the cafeteria. Bring biodegradable insect repellent or buy some at <strong>La Ceiba<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>See <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.florafaunaycultura.org\/espacios\/1\/parque-la-ceiba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Ceiba website<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"theaters\">11) MOVIE THEATERS IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN<\/h2>\n<p>There are 2 movie theaters in the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinemex.com.mx\/cines\/201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinemex<\/a><\/strong> is in the <strong>Centro Maya shopping mall<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinepolis.com\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinepolis<\/a><\/strong> is in<strong> Plaza Las Americas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/popcorn-1085072_1280.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7003 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/popcorn-1085072_1280-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"popcorn-1085072_1280\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All cartoons are dubbed into Spanish, but the non-cartoon movies are often available in English with Spanish subtitles. A fun, inexpensive rainy day activity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cirque\">12)\u00a0CIRQUE DU SOLEIL<\/h2>\n<p>Few things in a child&#8217;s life are more magical than the wonder and amazement of a quality circus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirque-du-soleil-mexico.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5444 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cirque-du-soleil-mexico-760x533.jpg\" alt=\"cirque du soleil mexico\" width=\"760\" height=\"533\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cirque Du Soleil<\/strong> opened its first theater in Latin America in front of <strong>Vidanta (Mayan Palace)<\/strong>, located about halfway\u00a0between\u00a0<strong>Playa del Carmen<\/strong> and <strong>Cancun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This intimate dinner theater fascinates young and old with a beautiful story of a young girl and her somewhat mad scientist of a grandfather.<\/p>\n<p>An exquisite fusion of Mexican culture and Cirque Du Soleil pizzazz, the Joya show at <strong>Cirque Du Soleil Riviera Maya<\/strong> will leave attendants with a slight hole in their pockets but a big smile on their face from having had\u00a0such a mesmerizing experience.<\/p>\n<p>Children under five are not allowed. Unfortunately, there are no special prices for kids.<\/p>\n<h4>Get Your Tickets!!<\/h4>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/cirque-du-soleil?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=13%20Things%20to%20do%20with%20Kids&amp;utm_term=your%20Cirque%20Du%20Soleil%20tickets%20here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>get Cirque Du Soleil tickets here<\/strong><\/a> and also check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/joya-cirque-du-soleil-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>review of Joya<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"museum\">13) 3D MUSEUM OF WONDERS<\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, Playa del Carmen is now home to the <strong>largest 3D museum in the world<\/strong>. Artist <strong>Keith Wenner<\/strong> has brought his larger than life <strong>3D art<\/strong> to the <strong>Mexican Caribbean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3D-kids.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7004 size-thumb_760x570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3D-kids-720x570.jpg\" alt=\"3D-kids\" width=\"720\" height=\"570\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests can walk around and admire the quality of his works while taking pictures in funny poses in front of his artwork.<\/p>\n<p>This is not only fun for all ages, it&#8217;s one of many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/rainy-day-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>great rainy day activities<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the <strong>Riviera Maya<\/strong> for when the sun doesn&#8217;t allow you to be out on the beach or walking up and down <strong>5th Avenue<\/strong> wondering how you will fit everything you want to buy in your suitcases.<\/p>\n<h2>Save with Us<\/h2>\n<p>We,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlayaDelCarmen.com<\/a>, are a <strong>team of travel agents<\/strong> based here in Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n<p>Need help choosing the perfect hotel for your family vacation? We got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll get the <strong>best price on your resort<\/strong>\u00a0including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/activities\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">family-friendly activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Want some advice? Call us at <a href=\"tel:888-537-9797\">888-537-9797<\/a>\u00a0or email <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#x6c;t&#111;&#x3a;&#99;&#x75;s&#x74;o&#109;&#x65;&#114;&#x63;a&#x72;&#x65;&#64;&#x70;l&#x61;y&#97;&#x64;&#101;&#x6c;c&#x61;r&#109;&#x65;&#110;&#x2e;c&#111;&#x6d;\">&#99;&#x75;&#x73;&#116;&#x6f;&#x6d;e&#x72;&#x63;a&#114;&#x65;&#64;&#112;&#x6c;a&#121;&#x61;d&#101;&#x6c;c&#97;&#x72;&#x6d;&#101;&#x6e;&#x2e;&#99;&#x6f;&#x6d;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope this has given you more ideas about <strong>activities to do with kids in Playa del Carmen<\/strong>. Have you enjoyed other activities in Playa del Carmen that were great for kids? Have we missed any? 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