Five Riviera Maya days from Playa del Carmen: Xcaret, Tulum ruins, and cenotes — 5 days in Cancún
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Five Riviera Maya days from Playa del Carmen: Xcaret, Tulum ruins, and cenotes

Beaches, cenotes & Maya ruins. 5-day Cancún trip for 2 people: Tacos on Fifth Avenue, Xcaret park with evening show, Tulum ruins early. Stay at The Fives Downtown (estimate). About $1,360 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Restaurants$80
Relax$0
Activities$430
Flights$1,320
History & culture$10
Lodging$880
About $1,360 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$2,720 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Quinta Avenida and Mamitas Beach. After that: Tacos on Fifth Avenue. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningQuinta Avenida and Mamitas BeachPlanning estimate for Quinta Avenida and Mamitas Beach. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free
  • AfternoonTacos on Fifth AvenuePlanning estimate for Tacos on Fifth Avenue. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$30
  • OvernightThe Fives Downtown (estimate)One standard room at The Fives Downtown (estimate). The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$220Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 2 2026-12-28

Start with Xcaret park with evening show. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningXcaret park with evening showPlanning estimate for Xcaret park with evening show. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$240Book on XcaretWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightThe Fives Downtown (estimate)One standard room at The Fives Downtown (estimate). The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$220Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 3 2026-12-29

Start with Tulum ruins early. After that: Gran Cenote swim. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningTulum ruins earlyPlanning estimate for Tulum ruins early. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$10Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonGran Cenote swimPlanning estimate for Gran Cenote swim. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50
  • OvernightThe Fives Downtown (estimate)One standard room at The Fives Downtown (estimate). The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$220Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 4 2026-12-30

Start with Ferry to Cozumel and snorkel. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningFerry to Cozumel and snorkelPlanning estimate for Ferry to Cozumel and snorkel. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$140Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightThe Fives Downtown (estimate)One standard room at The Fives Downtown (estimate). The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$220Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 5 2026-12-31

Start with Beach morning and Yucatecan lunch. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningBeach morning and Yucatecan lunchPlanning estimate for Beach morning and Yucatecan lunch. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50

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