Museums To Explore the Cultural Side of Playa del Carmen

We have all been deceived by the weather forecast. If a sunny day on a Caribbean beach turns into a downpour, there's no need to feel defeated and return to your accommodation. You can continue to enjoy your vacation, have fun indoors, and learn something interesting while visiting a museum.

But wait! It doesn't have to be raining to go to a museum. Any day of the year is a great time to visit these venues and be inspired by knowledge. Here are three downtown museums to visit with family, friends, or your significant other in Playa del Carmen.

Choco Story: The Chocolate Museum

Did you know that cacao was the currency of the ancient Mayans? This museum tells the history of cacao from the Mayan world to the present day through 7 different rooms.

At the end of the tour, there is a tasting and a fun workshop to create your own chocolate.

General admission: $190 MXN*

Frida Kahlo Museum


If you admire this world-renowned Mexican artist or want to know more about her, you should visit her museum in Playa del Carmen. In this venue, you will learn about her life and work in a tour of 9 rooms.

The museum has an audio guide, touch screens, art installations, and an exquisite Mexican restaurant.

General admission: $350 MXN*

3D Museum of Wonders


This museum will fool your mind while giving you the best photos to upload to social media.

The 3D Museum of Wonders comprises murals that seem to come out of the walls, allowing you to play the main character in classic works of art and fantastic and surreal settings.

General admission: $700 MXN*

Fun For Everyone with Happy Address


Playa del Carmen is a multicultural and cosmopolitan destination, with the bonus of being in paradise. For this reason, you will find many ways to entertain yourself in addition to visiting its beaches.

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*Prices were researched in March 2024.
 

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