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Things to see & do!

 

 

Quick List: Explore Tulum (Mayan Ruins), visit Chichén Itzá (Mayan Ruins), swim in a cenote, zip-line through the forest or a cenote, swim with the dolphins or whale sharks, taste the delicious Yucatecan cuisine, enjoy the warm hospitality of the people, visit the Colonial town of Valladolid, ...

 

Map & Brochure Riviera Maya

 

About Riviera Maya:

"The Riviera Maya extends along the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula from Puerto Morelos to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Once home to small fishing villages, the Riviera Maya coastline has since been developed into a modern tourist corridor offering the very best of high-end luxury resorts, fine dining, nightlife, spa retreats, shopping and golf in Mexico. An ideal vacation destination, the Riviera Maya is home to some of the most stunningly beautiful beaches in all of Mexico with expansive stretches of powdery white sand lapped by the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Spend the day at a luxury beach club where you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, aquatic sports, spa services and a variety of modern amenities. You’ll find some of the best in the resort destination of Playa del Carmen, a friendly tourist town where you’ll also discover the Riviera Maya’s best shopping, dining and nightlife.

The Riviera Maya is one of the world’s top destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling. An expansive coral reef system extending just off the coast is home to a dizzying array of marine life including colorful tropical fish, manta rays, dolphins and whale sharks. Scuba diving and snorkeling in the Riviera Maya are not limited to the ocean. You can also go snorkeling and cave diving in the many cenotes (underground sink holes) that are unique to this Yucatan Peninsula.

The Riviera Maya is a top ecotourism destination in Mexico and throughout the region the natural environment is protected and preserved. Outside of the major tourist destinations, much of the land remains relatively undeveloped so the natural beauty of the Riviera Maya and the creatures that inhabit it are left to flourish. Local eco-parks offer a taste of all that the area has to offer in controlled, family-friendly environments.

Mexico is a country rich in history, culture and tradition, all of which you will experience when you visit the Riviera Maya. Participate in a traditional temazcal (Mayan sweat lodge) ceremony at one of the many resorts and spas. Explore the magical underground world with a dip in an underground sink hole. Visit ancient Mayan ruins at Tulum, Coba and El Rey.
 

Adventurous travelers should venture off the beaten path to visit traditional Maya villages where you will witness the traditions and culture of this fascinating region and sample the local cuisine. A few hours inland, the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza are arguably the best restored and most impressive of the Yucatán Maya archaeological sites.
 

Consider a day trip via ferry from Playa del Carmen to the Caribbean island of Cozumel where you will enjoy world-class scuba diving, snorkeling and aquatic sports, or, simply spend the day relaxing on the beach." -- VisitMexico.com

 

About Quintana Roo: 

"Surounded by the waters of the Caribbean Sea, Quintana Roo is one of the states of Mexico that offers visitors an exceptional natural beauty amidst surroundings full of history and plenty of fun, exemplified to perfection by the Riviera Maya and Cancun.

Located to the east of the Yucatan Peninsula, this state was the faithful witness to the flourishing of the Mayan civilization, from which it inherited its culinary, cultural and archeological wealth, making it a favored destination among local and foreign tourists alike.

The experience of enjoying one of its exquisite traditional dishes, suffused with Mayan flavors and seafood from its coasts where the turquoise waters of the sea contrast with the white of the sand, or contemplating the sunset with one of its famed pyramids in front of you, explain why these lands are considered by some to be a piece of paradise.

Throughout the state there are to be found tourist destinations of the popularity of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Holbox, Isla Contoy (a Biosphere Reserve that requires special permission to visit) and Puerto Morelos, along with the various Natural Parks that make up the famed Riviera Maya, where you can enjoy the tropical natural surroundings while you engage in activities on its beaches, cenotes (natural sinkholes) or ecological reserves.

The local inhabitants include some indigenous groups who have preserved their traditions over the generations and keep alive the legacy of the Mayan culture.

Given its touristic importance, Quintana Roo is home to numerous first-class hotel complexes, as well as ecological and theme parks that enable visitors to get to know landscapes that are unique due to the climate and biodiversity of the state.

Simply put, Quintana Roo has all you need to make a vacation in its tourist resorts an unforgettable experience, full of adventure, relaxation, tradition and enjoyment." -- VisitMexico.com