Top Playa del Carmen Arts & Design

Need a break from the heat or the beach? Then the place to go is the 3D Museum of Wonders in Playa del Carmen. Considered the first 3D illusion art museum in the Americas, its exhibits are unique and interactive. Open daily, the museum provides family-friendly entertainment on any day, including rainy ones. Your admission gives you access to all rooms. Feel free to bring your camera and take photos of your favorite exhibits — it’s not your everyday museum.

Highlights: • Experience the life and love of Frida and Diego • See the best art pieces in the city • Led by an expert in art What to expect: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera helped to define Mexican modernism while engaged in a tumultuous romance. On this Frida Kahlo Tour we’ll get a glimpse into the life of Mexican artists. Our visit will take us to the Frida Kahlo Museum. We will get a sense of how she once lived and worked. We’ll engage directly with her history as we surround ourselves by her artwork, her clothing, her photos, and even the prosthetics, and corsets she wore as a result of childhood polio and a horrifying train accident in 1925. The tour finishes with strolling through the streets of Playa del Carmen full of colorful murals

In Mexico, we have a very strong tradition of muralism since the 30s. Today the concept of muralism has changed. The artists paint the streets to beautify the public space or resignify places where there is violence, etc. In our street art tour we will go sightseeing through city center; will see incredible murals by world-renowned artists; explore the underground graffiti world by local and international artists. We will learn to identify different styles and techniques of graffiti and know more about the world of street art. This tour is perfect to help those unfamiliar with Playa del Carmen to settle into the experience through the art.

During the route, you’ll practice spotting photo opportunities, work on developing a better understanding of the components of a great street image, and look at the technical aspects of street photography, such as composition, exposure, light, and focus. This tour is great for all levels. Whether you’re new to photography or have more experience, we’ll take you to some of Playa’s most photographic locations and help you capture the best shot each time. All our workshops are kept to smaller numbers so you can enjoy a personalized experience, with one-on-one tuition and feedback on your photos.

Though Playa del Carmen is a young city, it has forged a unique identity well worth experiencing and exploring. The streets of the city are full of both history, and modern culture, architecture, art, restaurants and bars. We’ll begin the tour in downtown and walk through one of the first streets. Every alley and street has something to offer. We will show you the sights both on and off the beaten track and stop to see modern street art and graffiti. After visiting the city center art scene we will go to one of the art studios, where you can get a truly behind the scenes opportunity seeing and talking with your favourit​e artist or art curator.

Experience the best of Playa del Carmen's street art scene on this guided bike tour, where you check out numerous urban murals while cycling around the city. Just hop on your included bike, secure your helmet, and set out into the balmy Yucatán afternoon to enjoy the sights. You can learn about the area's street art scene from guide's commentary, enjoy regular stops to admire the work and snap photos, and refuel with included breakfast or lunch—included in the price.

We´ll visit the most creative part of Playa del Carmen for a photo walk where you´ll get to know the best of the city! Everyone can come to this experience, it doesn´t matter which camera you have! (Smartphones, DSRL, compact; all are welcome). We will show you the colorful passages, beautiful murals and different types of sights while telling you the stories behind the city. We will give you personal advice on taking creative photos, composition techniques and how to use your camera settings; and also let you know insights of Playa´s art scene. By the end of the walk, your photos will look incredible! Also, you will take a closer look at the details of Mexican street culture, its history, codes, and secrets! Bring your camera and comfortable shoes to enjoy the experience, and have a good time!

Discovering the most incredible attractions along this photo walk will give you the opportunity to get some of the best pictures of you taken throughout the city. You will have plenty of great photos of yourself, friends and family. Our guide will take you to the best spots to get the greatest photos meanwhile sharing the history of Playa del Carmen and showing the hidden gem of the city You also have the option to pick the places you would like to go.

Though many travelers spend days lounging on the pristine beaches, no trip to Playa del Carmen is complete without experiencing the vibrant culture of this Yucatán Peninsula city. From its street art and boutiques to the bustling city center, this tour is a great way to discover the best of Playa's local culture. With your guide leading the way, you can learn about the history of Playa del Carmen, get tips on where to find great nightlife, and enjoy engaging commentary as you go.

Take a break from the beaches to explore a different side of Playa del Carmen on a bike tour that shows you the city's best graffiti, murals, and other street art. Gain insight into the local arts scene directly from your guide—a working artist—and meet other creatives during stops at art galleries. Plus, get the inside scoop on where to eat, drink, and play away from the tourist crowds during your stay.

Getting busy doing nothing is an art, and you're about to get the perfect canvas to create your chilling masterpiece in beautiful Holbox island. The Holboxian Hedonist experience is designed for those who want to take it easy, to roll out gracefully into the tropical state of mind. Tailored to be a well-rounded day-trip experience, we have handpicked every detail included on this day-trip; Nature and Wildlife, a little Wellness, adventure, and countless opportunities to snap that perfect picture for Instagram. Holbox’s prime location keep its beaches clean and sargassum free. The whole beach town vibe is rustic and authentic, a bare-footed heaven, a town with no streets, no cars, no traffic, peaceful, colorful and small, this is Holbox Island. Come join us on our “petite Tropical Commité” alongside mind-liked travelers, this is an adults-only experience, and is limited to up to 8 invitees maximum, fixed departures every Friday, with a choice to make it private for any given day.

OVERVIEW Join our private full-day tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya to discover the unique biodiversity of UNESCO-listed Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve & snorkel in a unique cenote. Take a boat and see numerous birds, dolphins, turtles, crocodiles, manatees in their natural habits, and snorkel in a part of the world's 2d-biggest coral reef. Except for this, you will explore a unique Cenote Manati with much fresh-water fish, such as platys, guppies, and mollies – all well known to aquarium owners. Its incredibly clear and pure water, as well as the play of light, are a delight for photographers. WHY GO WITH US You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no touristic restaurants & souvenir shops (unless you ask). An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed & varies just slightly depending on the size of the group. We are flexible: we can adjust the program & route to your interests and extend the tour for an extra fee.

Enjoy at the Day an incredible tour through the Caribbean Sea and a Night in an exciting show! Isla Mujeres has a history full of mysticism and adventure and is precisely a touristic and emblematic place that you should not miss. spass the day sailing on a catamaran with a delicious open bar, snorkel in the bright blue water of the island, spend some time in a private beach club, visit the famous North Beach and stroll through the center of Isla Mujeres. In the evening enjoy a show, inspired by the migration of the monarch butterfly, where the secrets of life are passed from one generation to another to ensure the survival of the species, this show reveals a world inhabited by fascinating characters working together to immortalize love of life. Enjoy a day sailing in the Caribbean Sea bound for Isla Mujeres, where you can snorkel in the blue waters and at nightfall in love with an exciting and fantastic spectacle in which joy, courage, and friendship can against everything.