Swim, sunbathe and be amazed by natural wonders on the Riviera Maya. The district is perched on the Yucatan Peninsula and drenched in Caribbean sunshine. Discover more than 100 kilometres of sugar-white beaches, explore ancient archaeological sites and eat everything from street tacos to fine-dining fare.
Riviera Maya is dotted with resorts geared towards all kinds of sunseekers. Playa del Carmen features long sandy beaches lined with all-inclusive resorts. Reconnect with your inner yogi in Tulum. The trendy beach town is dotted with yoga studios and vegan cafes. Check into a boutique hotel and spend your days attending sunrise Vinyasa classes and sipping cocktails by the pool.
Slow down the pace in Puerto Morelos, a laid-back town fringed by powder-white sand and crystalline water. Swim out to the barrier reef to discover a thriving underwater ecosystem. For adventure seekers, the town is a gateway to the Ruta de los Cenotes. Natural sinkholes dot the 35-kilometre-long network of underground rivers. Climb down wooden ladders and steep stone staircases to float in the jewel-toned water.
Getting there
Riviera Maya is on the Caribbean side of the Yucatan Peninsula. It stretches for 130 kilometres, with Puerto Morelos in the north and Tulum in the south. Fly into Cancun International Airport and take a taxi to your chosen destination.