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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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Riviera Maya Hotels |
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Tours and
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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
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Explore the Riviera Maya
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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 |
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Coba - Mayan
Encounter |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: CANCUN,
RIVIERA MAYA,
PLAYA DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Coba Sunset |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: CANCUN,
RIVIERA MAYA,
PLAYA DEL CARMEN |
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| 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! |
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Dolphin Encounter
Puerto Aventuras |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Departs From:
CANCUN
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Dolphin Royal
Swim Puerto
Aventuras |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Departs From:
CANCUN
Transportation
From:
CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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 |
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Dolphin Swim
Adventure Puerto
Aventuras |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Dolphin Swim
Xel-Ha |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA |
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| 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.
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Golf Club El
Camaleon Mayakoba |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA |
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| 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.
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Golf Club Iberostar
Playa Paraiso |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA |
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| 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. |
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Golf Club Riviera
Maya at Bahia
Principe |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA |
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| 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.
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Golf Course
El Manglar |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA |
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| 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. |
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Golf
Equipment Rental |
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Location:
DELIVERED TO YOUR HOTEL IN
CANCUN, PLAYA DEL CARMEN, RIVIERA MAYA |
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| 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. |
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Golf Grand Coral |
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Location:
PLAYA DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Golf Puerto
Aventuras Golf
& Racquet Club |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA |
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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. |
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Hummer Jungle
Tour |
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Location:
CANCUN & PUERTO MORELOS Departs From: CANCUN |
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| 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!
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Jungle Maya |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: CANCUN,
RIVIERA MAYA,
PLAYA DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Primax Delphinus
Riviera Maya |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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 |
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Rio Secreto |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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.
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Scuba Diving
at Cenote Dos
Ojos |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: CANCUN
HOTELS |
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| 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. |
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Sea Turtle Snorkel |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA Departs
From: PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
Transportation From: COZUMEL |
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| 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 |
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Sian
Ka'an Jeep Safari |
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Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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 |
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Snorkeling Adventure |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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 |
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Sportfishing
in Playa del
Carmen & Riviera
Maya |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA AND PLAYA
DEL CARMEN (EXTRA
FEE) |
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| 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.
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The One Delphinus
Riviera Maya |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Tulum & Xel-Ha
All Inclusive |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Tulum Akumal
Snorkeling |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN RIVIERA MAYA,
PLAYA DEL CARMEN |
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| 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 |
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Tulum Undiscovered |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Xcaret |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Xcaret, Xel-Ha,
Xplor and Xichen |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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! |
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Xel-Ha All Inclusive |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Xplor |
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Location: RIVIERA
MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN, RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| 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. |
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Riviera Maya Towns and Villages
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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.
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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.
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Playa del Carmen
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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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