Category: Extreme Sports

  • From Riviera Maya Golf, to Extreme Sports in Playa del Carmen

    From Riviera Maya Golf, to Extreme Sports in Playa del Carmen

    From Riviera Maya Golf, to Extreme Sports in Playa del Carmen

    Skydiving, kiteboarding, & flyboarding are just a few extreme sports in Playa del Carmen, with plenty of Riviera Maya golf to relax afterward.

    Whether you crave a quiet day on the golf course in lush Mayan jungle, or the undeniable thrills of skydiving, kitesurfing, and the wildly new world of flyboarding – it’s all right at your doorstep. In Playa del Carmen, extreme sports are everywhere you turn, along with serene stretches of challenging holes at world-renowned courses like our neighbor; Riviera Maya Golf Club. For the perfect mix of relaxation and high-octane recreation, consider planning adventures like these:

    Riviera Maya Golf Club

    Carretera Federal Chetumal-Benito Juarez

    km 250, Akumal

    This is the place to relax after skydiving from 10,000 feet or “hovering” over the Caribbean on an aquatic flyboard. The 27 holes are also perfect for those of tamer heart to wile away the day in paradise while friends and family indulge their wild whims.RMB-GOLFSkydive Playa

    Plaza Marina

    Local 32, Colonia Centro

    When it comes to sightseeing, nothing compares to a 40-second freefall from 10,000 feet. The pros at this local outfit tucked away behind Señor Frogs at the ferry dock work with first-timers everyday, so training before you’re tandem jump only takes 20 minutes.RMB-SKYDIVE-4-PEOPLEPlaya del Carmen Kiteboarding & SUP Adventures

    Sandos Playacar Resort

    Playacar Hotel Zone

    The only active kitesurfing school in Playa offers extensive lessons for all skill levels to ride the wind and water, as well as rentals for those who’ve already gotten their feet wet.RMB-kitesurfFlyboard Riviera Maya

    Calle 5 Sur

    Plaza Tuu-Kul

    Playa’s newest extreme sport involves strapping a high-flying aquatic “hoverboard” to your feet and taking to the air up to 50 feet over the Caribbean coast. After a little training, you’ll be doing back flips in no time!rmb-flyboardd