With ferries departing hourly for Playa del Carmen on the mainland, making an excursion from Cozumel couldn’t be easier. From the dock, it’s only steps to the Playa’s lively center, or an hour’s drive south to Mayan ruins and natural splendor.
A longer drive than Tulum, but worth the trip to see one of the towering pyramids the ancient Maya were known for. At the site, you can rent bikes to ride through the dense jungle and spot wildlife.