South of Riviera Cancun, Riviera Maya is home to many of Mexico’s Best Hotels, All Inclusive Resorts and Vacation Packages
Stretching 100 miles, from just south of Puerto Morelos to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, the area offers endless white sand beaches, lush jungles and ancient Mayan cities including Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba. Enjoy trendy shopping, wining and dining on Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue, and amazing watersports in the quaint towns of Puerto Aventuras and Akumal. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is just offshore. Be sure to visit Xel-Há, the world’s largest natural aquarium, and Xcaret, where you’ll see fascinating indigenous wildlife and can snorkel in underground rivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Riviera Maya?
Temperatures and rainfall are consistent throughout the year. Peak season in the Riviera Maya is December, January, February, and March. This is when the humidity is at its lowest and temperatures are most comfortable.
Is it safe to visit Riviera Maya?
Riviera Maya is perfectly safe to travel alone, as a couple or as a family. There are a handful of towns on the outskirts that make it easy to escape the commercial tourist crowd, but we still recommend staying within the confines of the resorts.
How far is the airport from Riviera Maya?
The Riviera Maya is the 100 mile stretch of coastline south of the Cancun Hotel Zone. Some of the resorts in the Riviera Maya can be as little as 10 minutes from the airport and some resorts further south on the beaches of Tulum or Akumal can be as over an hour.
What is the Riviera Maya known for?
The Riviera Maya is well known for its history, culture, luxurious all inclusive resorts, small boutique hotels, pristine beaches, and fine-dining restaurants.
Which is the best beach on Riviera Maya?
Many locals and tourists acclaim Playa Maroma as one of the best beaches in Mexico, which is why many all inclusive resorts reside in this area. Akumal, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Playacar, Playa Paraiso are also very popular options.
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Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo
Designed to replicate a charming village complete with a courtyard, this luxurious and elegant resort combines spectacular design with the [...]
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya
Located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen on an incredible beach on Riviera Maya, the 24-hour all inclusive Iberostar Paraiso [...]
Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach
The impressive Iberostar Paraiso Beach is located on a three-quarter-mile stretch of white sandy beach, just 15 miles south of [...]
Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar
Discover a slice of Eden in flourishing gardens with a never-ending pool weaving through the contours of the resort like [...]
Iberostar Waves Quetzal
Completely in harmony with its lush, jungle setting, Iberostar Waves Quetzal provides a truly tropical escape. Enjoy the finest open-air [...]
Iberostar Waves Tucan
Visiting Iberostar Tucan is like escaping to a different world; a world of lush vegetation, exotic animals, and the finest [...]
JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar (Formerly Iberostar Grand Paraiso)
Right on the beachfront, the elegant JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar (Formerly Iberostar Grand Paraiso), designed with adults in mind, boasts [...]
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort
The luxurious Moon Palace is located 5 miles south of the airport on Cancun's tranquil south shore, amidst 55 acres [...]
Nickelodeon Riviera Maya
Level Up Your Family Vacation Join SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many more Nickelodeon friends for a [...]
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Located adjacent to the spectacular eco-archaeological Xcaret Park in the heart of Riviera Maya, the all-inclusive Occidental at Xcaret Destination [...]
Ocean Coral & Turquesa
This dazzling all-inclusive resort is located on a prime stretch of beachfront in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean, close [...]
Ocean Maya Royale
Adults-Only Resort (18+). The singular beauty of the Ocean Maya by H10 Hotels is sure to delight and amaze. Surrounded [...]
Ocean Riviera Paradise
Situated aside a gorgeous beach in the heart of Riviera Maya, the Ocean Riviera Paradise is a five-star resort ideal [...]
Paradisus Playa del Carmen, La Esmeralda
Located in a stunning little bay, Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda is the superior luxury resort in the Riviera [...]
Paradisus Playa del Carmen, La Perla
Located in a stunning little bay, Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla is the superior luxury resort in the Riviera [...]
Platinum Yucatan Princess All Suites & Spa
Welcome to a luxury and exclusive hotel in Riviera Maya reserved exclusively for adults The Platinum Yucatan Princess is an Adults [...]
Playacar Palace
Ideally situated right on the glistening white sand beach of the Caribbean Sea, the intimate and luxurious Playacar Palace is [...]
RIU Lupita
Surrounded by incredible tropical gardens, the RIU Lupita in Playa del Carmen offers guests all of the amenities necessary to [...]
RIU Palace Mexico
Nestled along the beachfront, the refined RIU Palace Mexico (24-hour all-inclusive) boasts a tasteful aesthetic that mirrors the traditional charm [...]
RIU Palace Riviera Maya
Enjoy paradise and first-class personalized service at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya. The RIU Palace Riviera Maya is located on [...]
