Skydiving

Skydive Playa. Adrenaline junkies can take the plunge high above Playa in a tandem sky dive (where you're hooked up to an instructor the whole time). Jumps take place every hour; reserve at least one day in advance. For an extra MX$2155, SkyDive Playa will shoot video of your free fall. Plaza Marina 32, next to Señor Frog's, at Cozumel ferry, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710. 984/873–0192. www.skydive.com.mx. $M3646.

Navigating Xcaret

You can easily spend at least a full day at Xcaret. This place is big, so it's a good idea to check the daily activities against a map of the park to organize your time. Plan to be in the general area of an activity before it's scheduled to begin—you'll beat the crowds and avoid having to sprint across the property.