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The Riviera Maya offers a diversity of attractions from eco parks to Mayan ruins. Choose from an abundance of deluxe all inclusive resorts set along beautiful beaches. You will run out of vacation days before you run out of things to do on your vacation. Snorkeling, visits to Maya ruins or eco parks are among the most popular tours. Cancun Airport Transfers can be reserved one-way or round-trip from the airport to your hotel in the Riviera Maya. Choose from a shared shuttle van service or a private taxis
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"At the foot of the cliff, on the southeast corner of the site at Tulum is a small but exquisite white beach outlined by gray rock and sloping easily into a limpid, multicolored sea. If I had to pick just one Mexican beach to be listed among the Great Beaches of the World, it would be this. To swim in these vivid seas, looking up at the exotic outlines of Tulum's Mayan temples, is to combine two of Mexico's greatest pleasures into a single experience."
-Ron Hall, "Great Beaches of the World," Conde Nast Traveler

 

Explore the Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is a 180-kilometer stretch located along the coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The region offers a diversity of attractions from solitary beaches to modern architectural complexes, including hotels, marinas, sports facilities and restaurants.

Jungle, flora and fauna, archaeological sites, solitary beaches, a turquoise-colored sea with crystal-clear water which turns to silver by moonlight, the fantasy and warmth of the tropics, and the mystery of the millenary culture which lives on in the Maya people. are just some of the qualities which have turned the Riviera Maya into a world-class vacation destination.

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Riviera Maya Tours & Attractions
 Coba - Mayan Encounter
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

This attraction gives you the opportunity of a fascinating encounter with Mayan culture, where you will visit Coba, a spectacular archeological site hidden inside the rain forest, at the Yucatan Peninsula. Once there you can observe the Nohoch Muul temple the most important temple in the area.
 Coba Sunset
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Travel back in time to the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization when climbing up to the top of the Nohoch Mul pyramid. You will be amazed by the incomparable view of this immense territory engulfed by lush vegetation. It’s time to explore the archeological ruins of Coba by bicycle!
 Dolphin Encounter Puerto Aventuras
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Departs From: CANCUN  
Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Have a memorable experience with amazing bottlenose dolphins, in the midst of the natural surroundings of Puerto Aventuras. Dolphin Encounter Puerto Aventuras is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about the grace and abilities of these charming and playful mammals in their natural habitat.
 Dolphin Royal Swim Puerto Aventuras
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Departs From: CANCUN 
Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

If you love dolphins, adventure and nature, you'll adore Dolphin Royal Swim Puerto Aventuras. We invite you to be part of this amazing experience in one of the most beautiful dolphinariums in Mexico's Caribbean. Puerto Aventuras is located a few minutes from Playa del Carmen
 Dolphin Swim Adventure Puerto Aventuras
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

We invite you to come and enjoy memorable moments through the Dolphin Swim Adventure Puerto Aventuras Program. There's no better setting for this activity than the splendor of Puerto Aventuras amid the Riviera Maya. This touristic development is located a few miles from the romantic Playa del Carmen.
 Dolphin Swim Xel-Ha
Location: RIVIERA MAYA 

 

The thrilling adventures of swimming with dolphins are within your reach at Xel-Ha ecological park, located in the Riviera Maya, where dolphins can foot-push you and jump over your head. You will learn interesting facts about these amazing mammals while enjoying this unique adventure.
 Golf Club El Camaleon Mayakoba
Location: RIVIERA MAYA

 

El Camaleon Mayakoba is a work of art designed by Greg Norman. This 18-hole, par 72 golf course gets its name from its diverse layout and ever-changing landscape, which bends through the tropical jungle, dense mangroves, stunning oceanfront stretches of sand and long channels with limestone borders.
 Golf Club Iberostar Playa Paraiso
Location: RIVIERA MAYA

 

Reflecting the beauty of the landscape it occupies, IBEROSTAR Playa Paraiso Golf Club is the latest creation of the world-renowned golf course architect P.B. Dye. The vertical movement and distinctive rock work are signatures of a typical P.B. Dye design.
 Golf Club Riviera Maya at Bahia Principe
Location: RIVIERA MAYA

 

Enjoy an incredible round of golf at the exclusive Riviera Maya Golf Club, designed by one of the best courses architect in the business, Robert Trent Jones II. One of the main features of this 36 hole golf course is the effort that has been made to respect and maintain the local environment.
 Golf Course El Manglar
Location: RIVIERA MAYA

 

The firm Nicklaus Design is responsible for the fabulous Golf Course El Manglar, which creates an unprecedented challenge with real obstacles and an extraordinary landscape that offer its wonders to this impressive design.
 Golf Equipment Rental
Location: DELIVERED TO YOUR HOTEL IN CANCUN, PLAYA DEL CARMEN, RIVIERA MAYA

 

Tired of traveling with your golf clubs? On your next golf vacation to Cancun, avoid the hassle and the cost of dragging your equipment around when you choose this fantastic service which will allow you to rent professional golf equipment. Here, you'll find everything you need to have fun and practice your swing.
 Golf Grand Coral
Location: PLAYA DEL CARMEN 

 

Enjoy a round of golf at an unrivaled oceanfront location in the Riviera Maya. Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya is a magnificent 7,043 yard course with state of the art technology and exceptional facilities. Designed by the legendary Nick Price, this course features 18 holes par 71.
 Golf Puerto Aventuras Golf & Racquet Club
Location: RIVIERA MAYA

 

The Puerto Aventuras Golf Course is challenging and exciting, along with being the ultimate experience for today's golfer. This par 36 course features 9 holes and has a landscape surrounded by palm trees and lush green vegetation. The golf course was designed by Thomas Lehman and is made using Bermuda grass.

 Hummer Jungle Tour
Location: CANCUN & PUERTO MORELOS  Departs From: CANCUN

 

Dare to live an extreme adventure driving your own Hummer vehicle! Apart from the adrenaline rush, in this tour you can learn about the Mayan culture, visit a wonderful beach and swim in a crystalline cenote. Come and live this unforgettable 4x4 adventure!
 Jungle Maya
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Are you ready for an extreme expedition? This exciting adventure tour in the Riviera Maya features a unique combination of the best recreation this area has to offer, from swimming in underground rivers and cenotes to flying on zip lines over the lush Mayan jungle.
 Primax Delphinus Riviera Maya
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

In the Riviera Maya, a great and exciting adventure is waiting for you: the Primax Delphinus experience. At the Delphinus facilities, a gorgeous dolphinarium situated next to the Xcaret theme park, you’ll enjoy a unique dolphin activity in four salt water pools
 Rio Secreto
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Experience a fantastic adventure in an incredible natural wonder of the Riviera Maya. You will be given a wetsuit, a helmet with a lamp and wet shoes. Then venture into an endless labyrinth with intricate natural passageways that were formed by geological processes.
 Scuba Diving at Cenote Dos Ojos
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: CANCUN HOTELS

 

This underground wonder, which appeared on the IMAX film "Journey into Amazing Caves", is among the ten largest cave systems in the world. It is the longest explored and mapped cave system in Quintana Roo, measuring about 387 feet long.
 Sea Turtle Snorkel
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  Departs From: PLAYA DEL CARMEN  
Transportation From: COZUMEL

 

Enjoy a ferry ride from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen, where a guide will be waiting for you to take you to the tranquil Yalku Lagoon. After the unique experience at the Yalku Lagoon, we will take you to Akumal to enjoy its amazing sandy beaches. Next get ready for the unforgettable experience of snorkeling
 Sian Ka'an Jeep Safari
Location: RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Get close to nature on this exciting tour, which will allow you to explore the Biosfera de Sian Ka'an. You'll start off with a Jeep tour through the jungle, then you'll take a break in the town of Punta Allen. The next part of the adventure is by boat, which will take you through the mangroves and the Laguna Negra
 Snorkeling Adventure
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

This snorkeling adventure consists of two guided tours; the first one in the morning will take you to a shallow reef where you will have your first contact with an amazing marine ecosystem for 40 minutes. Afterwards, you will sail further to reach a second and deeper reef with a totally different habitat
 Sportfishing in Playa del Carmen & Riviera Maya
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA AND PLAYA DEL CARMEN (EXTRA FEE)

 

Discover some of the most exciting sportfishing spots here in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The Caribbean is famous for its extensive variety of fish such as sailfish, white and blue marlin, mahi mahi, king mackerel, wahoo, barracuda and amberjack, just some of the many fish you can catch.
 The One Delphinus Riviera Maya
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

In the Riviera Maya, a new and amazing adventure is waiting for you: The One, a unique program that allows you to spend 1 hour with 1 dolphin and 1 trainer. Enjoy these beautiful marine animals. Interact with them in a private session, an attractive difference from other dolphin programs.
 Tulum & Xel-Ha All Inclusive
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Discover one of the most beautiful Mayan archeological sites, the only one overlooking the Caribbean Sea as a walled fortress.  From here you will be taken to Xel-Ha, a spectacular theme water park, where you will spend a day of adventure enjoying natural, ecological and aquatic attractions.
 Tulum Akumal Snorkeling
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

In the morning we'll start our 45 minutes trip at the archeological area accompanied by a certified guide explaining the origins of this site. Later on you'll go to snorkel at a tranquil and private inlet far away from crowds and ideal for observing a lot of tropical fish
 Tulum Undiscovered
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Tulum Undiscovered Tour starts early in the morning and takes you on a guided visit of the archeological site, conducted by a specialist in Maya culture who will teach you about the building of the pyramids, the lives of the inhabitants, their religion and their advanced mathematical and scientific achievements.
 Xcaret
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Known as ''nature's sacred paradise'', Xcaret is one of the world's most famous eco-archaeological parks. Here, you will find archaeological ruins, a dolphin show, horses, a farm with tropical birds, butterflies, bat caves and a stunning beach. You can go also snorkeling in the famous caves.
 Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor and Xichen
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Choose from two, three or four great tour options and schedule them on different days all for one single discounted payment. Discover Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor and Chichen Itza. Make the most of your stay in Cancun or Riviera Maya with these excellent tour packages!
 Xel-Ha All Inclusive
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Xel-Ha is the perfect spot for snorkeling and relaxing. This natural aquarium is famous for its thousands of brightly colored tropical fish and dramatic limestone formations. At Xel-Ha you will be able to explore creeks, lagoons and caves fed by subterranean rivers.
 Xplor
Location: RIVIERA MAYA  
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

Experience a unique and exciting outdoor adventure in the heart of the Riviera Maya! Xplor offers an unforgettable natural landscape of jungle, cenotes (natural wells) and underground caves. It is situated just 4 miles south of Playa del Carmen.
 

Riviera Maya Towns and Villages

Puerto Morelos 
Puerto Morelos, considered as the gateway to the Riviera Maya, is located 15 minutes south of Cancun International Airport and 36 km north of Playa del Carmen. This small fishing community, with its warm and friendly people, offers several sites of interest, as well as all kinds of activities for couples, friends or families, including the Crococun crocodile farm and the Yaax Che Botanical Garden. Its Marine Natural Park "Reefs of Puerto Morelos" boasts a wide variety of multicolored tropical fish, dolphins and turtles, as well as breathtaking corals.

Puerto Morelos is the ideal spot for an unforgettable vacation, a quiet place with a bohemian flair. Painters, writers, artists and people from all over the world now call this beautiful Mexican town home and enjoy its quiet pace.

 
Punta Maroma and Punta Bete 
Along the Riviera Maya coast are Punta Maroma and Punta Bete, which are also paradise-like places on the Caribbean, integrating a string of sandy white beaches, sometimes with ragged limestone shorelines, and others where the jungle touches the sand. A sweet-water river from some subterranean source and flowing into the turquoise sea is typical of this zone. Small hotels and cabins provide the basic comforts.
 

Playa del Carmen   More Playa del Carmen Info
Playa del Carmen offers everything you might look for in a Caribbean location, such as powdery white sand beaches bathed by transparent waters, luxurious hotels providing all the comforts required by international travelers, and also smaller lodgings with personalized service. Numerous bars and discotheques, two shopping malls, restaurants offering traditional and international cuisine, cultural and recreation centers, water sports and golf are also options, with a level of excellence to satisfy the most demanding first-class travelers. La Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), the zone's main artery, is filled with gastronomic and entertainment options, together with numerous shops and boutiques, all of which make this an obligatory meeting-place after several hours spent on the beach or on an excursion trip, prolonging the activity in Playa until dawn.

Today, Playa del Carmen attracts sun worshippers, beach- and sea-lovers as well as those in search of the marvelous combination of ecological and archaeological tourism. The unique conjunction of culture plus nature, and the tranquility which characterize this spot, are still the distinctive attractions to be found here, intelligently preserved by well- planned development which sought to conserve the original magic.

 

Puerto Aventuras 
This is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Caribbean. Located 70 kilometers from Cancun and 14 kilometers from Akumal, Puerto Aventuras offers numerous attractions such as ecological tours, water sports and fishing.

Facing the beach, in the middle of the bay, is an island that serves as a nocturnal sanctuary for thousands of birds. The water is warm and transparent, making this one of the favorite places for snorkeling and scuba diving. It also has a dolphin facility where you can enjoy the marvelous experience of swimming with one of the planet's most intelligent creatures.

One of the principal attractions at Puerto Aventuras is the San Carlos Marina, where numerous ships berth and where there are many restaurants and cafes with a splendid view of the sea. You can rent boats by the hour or day from the Marina for deep-sea fishing or simply to cruise the Caribbean sea's tranquil turquoise waters.

Puerto's Cedam Museum Is a fascinating display of wreckage and artifacts collected from shipwrecks along the eastern coastline. Exhibits include 16th century breech-loading cannons and an elephant tusk from the wreckage of a 17th century ship carrying African slaves and ivory.

 
Xpu-Ha
Xpu-Ha (100 km from Cancun) is a tranquil beach that has been developed into an all-inclusive eco-park where you can snorkel, swim in the cenote, and dive.
 
Kantenah 
Solitude, seclusion and privacy are words which aptly describe Kantenah. One can explore the surrounding jungle, snorkel over the offshore reef, or just unwind by whiling away the hours in the shade of a palapa. On both sides of the bay there are hotels of excellent quality.
 

Akumal  
Only 105 kilometers from Cancun, Akumal, which means "land of the turtles" in the Mayan language, owes its enchantment and fascination for tourists from around the world who visit here, to the fresh waters of its caves and subterranean rivers. 

Located North of Tulum, Akumal offers excellent hotel accommodations and restaurants, together with an ecological park, the Ukana I and the Yaku lagoon. More than 200 entrances to subterranean caves, with depths of up to 150 meters, make it a gathering place for divers from around the world. Besides scuba diving, snorkeling and jet skiing are also available, making it a favorite with all who love water sports.

 
Tulum 
There is Tulum Ruins and there is the town Tulum. The town Tulum is around 5 kilometers south of the Tulum Ruins. The town is small but has many restaurants, bars and hotels. There are some nice hotels in the area and many miles of white sandy beaches. There are of course villas, cabana, apartments and houses to rent by the day or week. Much of the stuff you will find in the shops in Playa can be found here but not in quite as abundance. Also the beach resorts are secluded and not as busy as Playa del Carmen. There is a gas station here and numerous dive shops and fishing charters. Tulum town is also close to the ruin sites of Coba, Muyil and Tulum.
 

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