8 Tickets & Entry Passes on the Riviera Maya Worth Booking

1.Cancun/Playa del Carmen: Tickets to Rio Secreto and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 521 reviews · 3.5 - 6.5 hours · from $89Our pick

Enter Rio Secreto with a bilingual guide, wetsuit, helmet, lamp, and life vest. Walk and swim 600 meters through limestone caves, pause for a quiet darkness ritual, then enjoy a regional buffet. Small groups make the route personal, but personal cameras are not allowed.

“We were a bit apprehensive as some of the reviews called out the cave tour to be a bit difficult as we were visiting with a 12 and 9 year old. However at the reception we were pleased to see that the activity is rated as one of the top 10 activities for families by Natgeo and the actual experience turned out to be far superior to what we expected. Omar was an excellent guide navigating seamlessly between Spanish and English and very kind to a couple of less mobile older individuals in our Group. We and the kids had loads of fun and there were other kids a couple…”

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2.3D Museum of Wonders Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Spend 90 to 120 minutes at Playa del Carmen’s interactive 3D Museum of Wonders, posing with painted scenes and using touch screens. Staff members such as Yesi, Yesenia, Sandra, Vladimir, and Ieva have helped visitors find the right angles and take photos, including for solo visitors.

“We really enjoyed this fun and unique experience. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. The place is a little hard to find since there’s not a sign outside the building. I would highly recommend it.”

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3.Ultramar Ferry, Regular round ticket, Playa del Carmen-Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · 30 to 35 minutes (approx.) · from $38Best value

Take the Ultramar Ferry between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel in about 30 to 35 minutes. Your round ticket includes fees and taxes, but you must exchange your reservation at the official Navega federal pier ticket office for boarding passes. Expect roomy seating, possible live music, snacks for purchase, and busy sailings.

“Great way to travel to the mainland and back. Relaxing for most. Airport on both sides. Diving better in Cozumel.”

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4.Skip the line: Gold Member Ticket Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 300 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend a late night at Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen, entering around 10 pm with skip-the-line access and alcoholic drinks included. Expect a high-energy stage show with more than 40 artists, flying acrobats, music, dancing, and a stay of roughly three to six hours. Gold seating quality can vary.

“Requested a refund as couldn’t make requested before the time and date and still haven’t heard anything back that’s over £200 down the drain and no response”

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5.Skip the line: Regular Ticket Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.)

Arrive at Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen around 10 pm for a three to five-hour nightclub show with acrobats, impersonators, music, dancing, and five listed drinks. This regular ticket is for adults 18 and older. Transportation and premium drinks cost extra, and the promised skip-the-line access has caused problems.

“The Coco Bongo show is a must!! However, this ticket does NOT give you front of the line or the other inclusions mentioned. We paid another USD 20 to skip the line and were charged for drinks.”

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6.Rio Secreto Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours at Rio Secreto near Playa del Carmen, walking and swimming through a crystal-clear cave system with a guide such as Martín, Jared, or Marite. Wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, towel, locker, fresh water, and lunch are included. Photos cost extra.

“It was a great experience my family and I had a dreat time on the tour in the cave. The under water rivers are great crystal clear waters and beautiful formations.”

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7.Tulum: Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 139 reviews · from $55

Use a one-day ticket to explore Tulum’s Maya ruins, Caribbean views, beach, museum, and Jaguar Park at your own pace. You exchange your smartphone voucher at the Tulum Mayan Market near the entrance. There is no guide or hotel transport, and camera devices may cost extra.

“much too expensive and skip-the-line ticket is useless. The prices on site are more attractive.”

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8.Round-Trip Hotel Pick up + Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $128

See Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ in a custom theater in the Riviera Maya jungle. Choose a show-only ticket or add a three-course dinner and Champagne. The 80 to 150-minute experience blends acrobatics, music, Mexican culture, food, and theatrical effects, with hotel pickup available.

“The show was wonderful. This is our third time seeing it very good family entertainment would highly recommend. However, transportation was horrible. The driver was 20 minutes late and picking us up and when he did, he wanted us Read more”

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