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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Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal Resort
Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal offers exquisite facilities, just steps from the beach with the very best in services and amenities. [...]
Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka’an
This hotel stands in the middle of the Maya Riviera Golf Club, an incredible course with 18 long holes and [...]
Barcelo Maya Beach & Caribe
Barcelo Maya Beach Resort is superbly set along a magnificent white sand beach where guests can relax on chaise lounges [...]
Barcelo Maya Colonial & Tropical
Spread over acres of lush tropical gardens, the upgraded, all-inclusive Barcelo Maya Colonial and Tropical Beach is bound to impress. [...]
Barcelo Maya Riviera
Slip away to an all-inclusive, adults-only paradise at Barceló Maya Riviera. This all-new, all-suite resort resides between a tropical jungle [...]
Catalonia Royal Tulum Resort
Adults-Only Resort (18+.) Beautifully located on a pristine white beach named Xpu-Ha, the surroundings are abundant with crystalline lagoons, natural [...]
Dreams Aventuras Resort & Spa
Nestled on a secluded bay in a charming, yacht-studded marina village, Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya is an unforgettable all-inclusive escape [...]
Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Located just 12 miles from Cancun International Airport and minutes from the quaint fishing town of Puerto Morelos, Dreams Jade [...]
Dreams Natura Riviera Cancun Resort
Inspired by the surrounding Mayan jungle, the all-new Dreams Natura Riviera Cancun offers a unique Unlimited-Luxury® experience. Facing the Caribbean [...]
Dreams Sapphire Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Welcome to Dreams Sapphire Riviera Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Spa, a sumptuous resort of Mayan-inspired architecture, with amenities that [...]
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is surrounded by lush tropical foliage, sugary white sand and magnificent colonial architecture. Just five [...]
El Dorado Seaside Suites
The El Dorado Seaside Suites is the newest addition to the El Dorado portfolio of luxurious gourmet All-Inclusive resorts. And [...]
El Dorado Seaside Suites Resort
The AAA 4-Diamond El Dorado Seaside Suites a Gourmet Inclusive Resort, by Karisma is a stunning, adults-only (18+) paradise located [...]
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa is located in Riviera Maya near the village of Akumal. This spectacular all-inclusive resort [...]
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
Located in Riviera Maya's village of Akumal, Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa is situated within lush tropical gardens along [...]
Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa is one of the five all-inclusive resorts that make up the Grand [...]
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort
Situated on the Riviera Maya, just an hour away to the South of the airport at Cancun, and 32 km [...]
Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Haven Riviera Cancun is a resort as unique as you! Located on a beautiful beachfront, this adults-only paradise boasts elegance, [...]
Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort
Your All-In Luxury™ adults-only vacation starts at Royalton Riviera Cancun, Mexico’s Caribbean paradise. Cancun is one of the world’s most [...]
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
Escape the Ordinary and Reconnect at our Adults-Only Riviera Maya Retreat Escape to a tropical paradise of white sand beaches [...]
