Playa del Carmen · PHOTO & INSTAGRAM EXPERIENCES
13 reviewed
Below are the 13 best photo & instagram experiences in Playa del Carmen right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Start at number one and work down.
Air-conditioned 3D Museum of Wonders in Playa del Carmen with interactive art and photo help; all-day ticket, ~2 hours.
“Jesse was great! She was with us the whole time snapping pictures for us with good ideas as well. Give her a raise.”
Tulum Insta Photo Experience strings together Tulum Sign, Ven a la Luz, ATIK Park and a beach club lunch with a pro photographer.
“If you’re looking for the best photos, I highly recommend bringing a change of outfits that’s easy to slip into! The tour takes you to multiple stunning locations, and having a fresh look for each one made my photos even better. Both photographers, Jonathan and David, were enthusiastic and informative, making the experience enjoyable and memorable. This tour is perfect for solo travelers, as the small group size allows for more personalized attention and better time management. The food included was also fantastic—the shrimp ceviche was hands down the best I’ve had in Mexico. Though you’ll spend some time in the car, it’s not too tiring, and there are plenty…”
Private Akumal turtle snorkeling with GoPro photo session in a protected circuit, plus national park facilities after the swim.
“This was great. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. My son was uncomfortable wearing snorkel equipment and our guide was patient and supportive with him as he tried to get him more comfortable and eventually wound up pulling him along on a flotation device. The fee includes entry fee to the beach and a locker (be aware that the fee is not included in some of the other options available on this site). If you have a car, parking is 100 pesos extra. We saw 4 turtles, a ray, and a bunch of tropical fish. It was great”
Small-group Tulum ruins and Taak Bi Ha cenote snorkeling with waterproof flashlights and GoPro photos, plus hotel pickup and sea views.
“Truly a fun experience!! Fabian and Beto made for a great day. Beto is so knowledgeable about the ruins and Fabian was a great guide in the cenote.”
Snorkel Akumal Bay for green turtles and more, with GoPro photos included. Small group, clear rules for protecting the marine life.
“Fernando and Carlos were amazing!! We saw so many fish and turtles!! This was honestly the highlight of our trip! I haven’t received our photos from the event yet though and that’s so sad.”
Underwater cenote photo shoot near Playa del Carmen with breathwork coaching, easy near-surface posing, outfit help, edited photos, and video.
“i love it, she made it so easy and fun i love every second of it. i would definitely do it again every time i visit.”
A private Tulum photo session with pickup, a photo pro, and multiple iconic stops. Get 70 edited images and a gallery.
“Santiago was great! Very nice to talk to, prepared, and considerate - plus our photos came out amazing! The only downsides (which were completely out of his control) were that we couldn’t take beach picks because of the massive mounds of seaweed on the beach during the time of year we went (late April) and that we had to cut the photo shoot short due to heat. Overall, we had a great experience and we highly recommend Santiago!!! :)”
Private cenote tour from Playa del Carmen: Suytun, Xux Ha, Valladolid breakfast, San Lorenzo swim-jumps, pickup, English.
“My friends and I booked this because of the other good reviews and it was by far the best decision we could have made! Dany was our guide and he made the day so enjoyable, genuine, and so much fun! Bonus points for being an amazing photographer too! This day was worth every penny and more - I’d recommend to anyone! Also, such a well-curated list of activities. From the amazing choices of cenotes to the authentic Mayan lunch, it was an unforgettable experience that made our trip :)”
Private Akumal snorkeling with green turtles, local guides, and GoPro photos. Swim the official circuit with no crowd pressure.
“Amazing experience swimming among turtles, skates, fish and squid in their natural habitat.Auto-translated”
Choose your Tulum photo-session length, get pro editing, and receive a private online gallery within two weeks. Transport not included.
“Lots of fun! The photographer was great! Nico kept things thorough, quick and fun! One of the highlights of the trip.”
A 2-hour Tulum photo tour with a pro photographer, Mayan ruins, Azulik art gallery, and 20 edited images delivered online in 3 days.
“Carlos was very good to taking pictures especially capturing facial expressions and moments. I loved every single picture he has taken for us. The tour was about 2-3 hours long which is a right amount of time considering intense weather at Tulum. Highly recommend!”
Private swim with turtles in Akumal plus 2 cenotes at Xunaan Ha, with GoPro photos, lunch, and hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen.
“Benjamin was a wonderful guide. He grew up as a small child enjoying these cenotes. Chemuyil is a perfect small village. It was lots of fun and a great finish jumping off the platform into the clear clean cenote!”
Glamorous Playa del Carmen photo shoots where you pick the spot, get a private online gallery, and receive edited photos within two weeks.
“Absolutely amazing experience. Elizabeth was a great photographer, very professional 100% would recommend”
