Rose's Picks
Rose's rainy-day plan in Playa del Carmen
Picked by Rose Medina, House Manager, Mayan Mansion
The short answer
On a rainy day in Playa del Carmen, Rose Medina's plan is Río Secreto in the morning, where the weather doesn't matter underground, lunch at Alux inside a cave, then an afternoon at Mayan Mansion with massages, a movie in the listening room and the speakeasy at night. Tropical showers usually pass quickly, so keep the pool in reserve.
Rain in the Riviera Maya usually comes as a heavy shower that passes in an hour, but some days it stays. Here is the plan I give groups so a rainy day becomes one of the best of the trip.
1. Morning: Río Secreto
A guided walk and swim through an underground river cave near Playa del Carmen.
Why Rose picks it: Underground, you never know it's raining. Everyone comes back amazed.
2. Lunch: Alux
A restaurant inside a natural cave with a cenote.
Why Rose picks it: Dry, dramatic and unlike anywhere else. Book ahead.
3. Afternoon: massages at the house
Massage therapists come to Mayan Mansion, quoted separately.
Why Rose picks it: Rain on the windows and a massage inside: the group won't miss the beach.
4. A movie in the listening room
Twelve gray leather recliners on three tiers and a big screen, in a room designed by professional sound engineers.
Why Rose picks it: Pick a film everyone loves and turn it up. It's built for that.
5. A cooking afternoon
Our private chef can turn dinner into a hands-on class, quoted separately.
Why Rose picks it: Learn to make salsa and tacos together, then eat what you cooked.
6. Night: the speakeasy
The soundproof basement speakeasy, with a disco ball over the dance floor, and a soundproof room where the group can make plenty of noise without problems.
Why Rose picks it: The rain can't touch the best party in the house.
Places change. Before your trip, Rose confirms what's open and what she'd recommend for your group that week.
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- Rose's favorite day trips from Playa del Carmen
- Rose's favorite beaches and beach clubs near Playa del Carmen
- Rose's picks for families in the Riviera Maya, from toddlers to teens
- Rose's picks for couples, inside a group trip
- Rose's night out in Playa del Carmen, starting at home
- Rose's four perfect days at Mayan Mansion
Have another question? Ask Rose.
Rose Medina answers every question personally, usually the same day. If it's a question other guests will have too, her answer may end up on this page.