Rainy Day in Paradise? Here’s How to Make the Most of It in the Riviera Maya

So, you’ve landed in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, ready for sun-soaked beaches — and instead, you’re met with gray skies and raindrops. Don’t worry! Even in the heart of hurricane season, the Riviera Maya has plenty of family-friendly fun that doesn’t require perfect weather.

Experience the magic of the underground cenotes

🌊 1. Explore Cave-Style Cenotes

A little rain never stopped an explorer! Cenotes like Cenote Kin Ha or Cenote Chaak Tun are mostly underground, so they’re perfect for soggy days. You're already wet, after all!

💡 Want something more adventurous? Go full Indiana Jones with a mud-splattered ATV + zipline + cenote tour — many operators still run these in light rain, and getting muddy is part of the fun!

🕹️ 2. Visit the GO Grand Outlet Mall (Near Cancun Airport)

This massive, modern mall features:

• Intrepoli: an arcade with go-karts, mini-golf, and laser tag

• Ice skating rink

• Indoor food court

🎨 3. 3D Museum of Wonders – Playa del Carmen

Step into a world of optical illusions at this indoor art museum where you can pose inside the exhibits — ideal for rainy day photos and laughs for all ages.

Our family LOVES to spend an afternoon at Blubberland Cancun!

🧸 4. Indoor Play Spaces for Littles

• Blubberland (Cancun) – Ball pits, slides, and padded fun for the wild ones!

• Rayito de Luz Kids Park (Puerto Morelos) – A cozy playroom for younger kids.

These are perfect options if your little one just needs to run, climb, and explore indoors.

🎪 5. Cirque du Soleil – JOYÀ

Even if you’ve seen Cirque before, you haven’t seen it like this! Dinner + acrobatics + kid-friendly entertainment (age 3+). Worth every peso — and 100% indoors. Located in the jungle near Vidanta between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. A special memory, rain or shine!

Never a dull moment with classic board games and cards: the ultimate boredom busters!

📦 6. Bring the Fun Inside With Puerto Baby Rentals

Every Toy Box rental from Puerto Baby Rentals includes:

• Sand toys (yes, even in the rain — puddle fun counts!)

• Indoor toys

• Age-appropriate books

• Optional board games for older siblings or parents

We believe in less screen time, more memories, even when the skies are gray.

☔ Pack Light, Enjoy Your Flight

Rainy days don’t have to be wasted days. You came to the Riviera Maya to make memories — and sometimes, a card game during a thunderstorm becomes the most talked-about part of the trip.

⚠️ What About Hurricanes?

While hurricane season officially begins in June, serious storms are rare. If one does approach, there’s usually plenty of advance notice.

We recommend:

• Purchasing travel insurance before your trip

• Checking out this excellent Emergency Prep Blog for Puerto Morelos, written by our friends at Experience Puerto Morelos. It's full of helpful info for travelers, not just locals.

  
  

Your vacation may not go exactly as planned, but with a little flexibility, it can still be fun, relaxing, and memorable — rain and all.