The Riviera Maya stretches along the eastern coast for 30 km - a long flat expanse which encompasses lush tropical vegetation and pure white sands. Fantastic sandy beaches and turquoise waters run the length of the region's shores and you'll find water activities from windsurfing to deep sea fishing on offer throughout the Riviera. Cuisine throughout the Riviera Maya has many influences from the traditional Mayan to a more international flavour. You can sample anything from Mexican flavours and the Argentinian cuisine to Italian dishes. The majority of the Riviera's hotels are all inclusive, so you'll have a variety of bars, shows and live entertainment on your doorstep.
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Recommended Riviera Maya hotels and apartments
Riviera Maya hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Riviera Maya include Akumal Beach Resort, Aventura Spa Palace, Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda, Catalonia Riviera Maya, El Dorado Royale A Spa Resort By Karisma, Excellence Riviera Cancun, Grand Palladium Colonial Resort And Spa, Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort And Spa, Grand Palladium Riviera Resort And Spa, Grand Palladium White Sand Resort And Spa, Grand Riviera Princess Hotel, H10 Hacienda Maya, H10 Punta Turquesa, Hotel Las Golondrinas, Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, Sunscape Puerto Aventuras and Valentin Imperial Maya.
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Beaches
Fantastic sandy beaches and turquoise waters run the length of the region's shores, and you'll find water activities from windsurfing to deep sea fishing on offer throughout the Riviera. Playa del Carmen and Puerto Aventuras offer glorious beaches and a crystal clear Caribbean sea.
Eating out
Cuisine throughout the Riviera Maya has many influences, from the traditional Mayan to a more international flavour. You can sample anything from Mexican flavours and Argentinean cuisine to Italian dishes. Playa del Carmen's centre has pavement cafes and its European influences are now blending in with larger brand name chains. You mustn't leave without indulging in a Mexican tradition - tequila. Made only in the town of Tequila, it is served as a short with lime and salt, or in cocktails such as tequila sunrise and margarita.
Nightlife
The majority of the Riviera's hotels are all inclusive, so you'll have a variety of bars, shows and live entertainment on your doorstep. Outside of the hotel complexes, Playa del Carmen has the best nightlife on the Riviera, with an excellent selection of bars and discos that both tourists and locals alike enjoy.
Shopping
The wide range of shopping available at Playa del Carmen attracts tourists from all over the Riviera, who come and mingle with the resort's guests as well as cruise passengers in the centre of the resort, the Quinta. Here, you'll find shops ranging from the basic local handicrafts up to stores selling designer labels, though unless the quality is poor, these won't be much cheaper here than at home.
Local information
As you may expect in a region with such a history and geography, the Riviera Maya has many sights worth visiting. An hour away from Playa del Carmen, set on a picturesque palm fringed beach, you will find the ruins of Tulum. The famous and impressive Mayan architecture of Chichen Itza are about 3 hours from Playa del Carmen. The Great Maya Reef, a coral reef of unrivalled beauty, is famous among lovers of scuba-diving and snorkelling. Riviera Maya also has the Ecopark Xcaret on offer, where visitors can experience the different ecosystems and their resources.
Location
Along a 30km stretch starting about 80km south of Cancun
Transfer time
Playa del Carmen - approximately 1 hour; Puerto Aventuras - approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
Recommended
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