Before you go

Your trip to Puerto Aventuras.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Puerto Aventuras – Quintana Roo Destination Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen and Cozumel) about 290 km from Chetumal

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) Cancún · 75 km
Parada de ônibus de Puerto Aventuras (rodovia 307) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

It is on highway 307, about 20 km south of Playa del Carmen. Buses and shared vans stop at the entrance; inside the community you walk or use golf carts.

How many days

As a base, two to five days, with trips to Akumal, Tulum, Cozumel and cenotes.

When to go

As in the rest of the Riviera Maya, the dry season typically runs from December to April and the rainy season from May to October.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Helps for excursions, but is not mandatory: the vans on highway 307 stop at the entrance to the community.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Puerto Aventuras

Morning
Cenotes at kilometer 266
Arrive early at the Cristalino and Jardín del Edén cenotes, neighbors on highway 307, when the water is usually calmer and there are fewer people. Swim, use a snorkel mask and watch the light enter the water through the stone edges.
Afternoon
Xpu-Ha Beach
Have lunch near Xpu-Ha beach and spend the afternoon on the bay's white sand, snorkeling or kayaking in the shallow sea protected by the reef.
Late afternoon
Walk around the marina
In the late afternoon, walk around the Puerto Aventuras marina, among the fishing and dive boats returning from the sea.
Evening
Dinner at the marina
Dine at one of the restaurants with tables facing the water, serving fish and seafood from the Mexican Caribbean.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is it worth staying in Puerto Aventuras instead of Playa del Carmen?

For those who prefer a quieter place, yes. Puerto Aventuras is in the middle of the Riviera Maya, about 20 km from Playa del Carmen and 40 km from Tulum, close to cenotes, Akumal and Xpu-Ha beach. Nightlife and shopping are much smaller than in Playa del Carmen.

Do you need a car to get to the cenotes near Puerto Aventuras?

No. The Cristalino, Jardín del Edén and Azul cenotes are next to highway 307, around kilometer 266, and the shared vans that link Playa del Carmen to Tulum stop near the entrances. A car makes it easier to combine the cenotes with Akumal or Tulum on the same day.

Can you visit all three cenotes in the same day?

Yes. Cristalino, Jardín del Edén and Azul are a few minutes from each other. Each charges a separate entrance fee, and many people choose two to enjoy at a leisurely pace. Check the current rates and opening days before you go.

Can you use sunscreen in the cenotes?

Generally, no: the cenotes in the region usually prohibit common sunscreen and insect repellent in the water, to avoid contaminating the underground rivers. Bring a sun-protection shirt and rinse off in the entrance shower before swimming, when available.

What is the distance from Puerto Aventuras to Cancún airport?

About 75 km via highway 307. The trip usually takes just over an hour, depending on traffic leaving Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

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