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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   Map of 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.

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 Interactive Program Dolphinaris Grand 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Just step into shallow waters, follow the instructor's guidance and the dolphin will do the rest. You'll get to touch a dolphin and feel its incredible skin! Shake its fin, kiss your new dolphin friend for a souvenir picture, and learn much more about these fascinating mammals than you already knew.
Dolphin Royal Swim Puerto Aventuras 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Departs From: CANCUN  Transportation From: 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, in the heart of the majestic Riviera Maya.
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 and Ride Dolphinaris Grand 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Come and have fun in the Riviera Maya with this incredible experience, Dolphin Swim and Ride! The session lasts for approximately one hour and includes several entertaining activities with the dolphins: orientation with the trainers, free time to swim with the dolphins and underwater observation of this beautiful animal
Dolphin Swim Program Dolphinaris Grand 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
La Isla is one of the most visited malls in Cancun. Here, you can find the Interactive Aquarium Cancun with an array of marine species and its main attraction, dolphins. We invite you to live an unforgettable experience with our friendly dolphins
Dolphin Swim Xel-Ha 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: --
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   Transportation From: --
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   Transportation From: --
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   Transportation From: --
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   Transportation From: --
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 Puerto Aventuras Golf & Racquet Club 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: --
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.
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
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.
Trainer for a Day Platinum Dolphinaris Grand 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Trainer for a Day Platinum Tour is the ultimate experience for those who dream of being a dolphin trainer, at least for a day. This unique program, which lasts for approximately seven hours, will be a once-in-a-lifetime aquatic adventure for the participant.
Trainer for Life 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Imagine spending an exciting day learning about and discovering the amazing world of the dolphins and other marine creatures. Trainer for Life is a complete, interactive program with these charming creatures that includes activities like the Dolphin Royal Swim, Experience with a Baby Dolphin, Manatees and Sea Lions
Tulum & Xel-Ha 
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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