Riviera Maya is a tourism district, historically started at Playa del Carmen and ended at Tulum pueblo, though the towns of Puerto Morelos to the north of Playa del Carmen and Felipe Carrillo Puerto inland are both currently being promoted as part of the Riviera Maya tourist corridor. Located 32 miles from Cancun.

Geography: 762,000 sq mi; 90 miles of coastline.
Population: 150,000
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency: Pesos, US$ accepted
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (CST)
Electricity: 110v (same as US & Canada).


Entry Requirements
:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the date of first entry into Mexico, and an onward or return ticket. A visa is not required.


Getting There:

Flying Time to Cancun from:
Los Angeles: 4 hrs 35 min
New York:
4 hrs 10 min
Chicago:
3 hrs 35 min
Miami:
1 hr 40 min
Vancouver:
7 hrs 28 min
Toronto:
4 hrs 10 min



Popular Shopping Items
:
Handwoven textiles
Leather goods
Jewelry (silver and coral)
Designed goods
Caution: goods made from tortoiseshell products are not permitted in the U.S. and several other countries.


Activities:
All beaches are federal property and open to everyone.
Beach Sunning
Snorkeling & Diving
Glass-bottom boat
Submarine ride
Fishing
Sailing & Kayaking
Jet Skiing
Parasailing
Wind surfing
Golf
Mini Golf Course
Night clubs
Horse Riding


Major Attractions:
Chichén-Itzá: originally a Mayan City, archaeological ruins; 1hour away
Tulum: a walled city with archaeological ruins; beach adjacent; 1 hour away
Yumel Lu'um: a temple, lighthouse, archaeological ruins
Ruinas del Rey: archaeological ruins
National Institute of Archaeological and History
El Centro: downtown
Cozumel: island off the coast of Mexico
Folkloric Ballet Dinner Show: Convention Center

Travel Seasons:
Off Season: Easter to mid-December
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter

Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb

Weather:

Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)
  High Low Rain
in.
Jan 81° 67° 3.5
Feb 82° 68° 2.2
Mar 84° 71° 1.6
Apr 85° 73° 1.6
May 88° 77° 4.6
Jun 89° 78° 7.0
Jul 90° 78° 4.3
Aug 90° 77° 5.9
Sep 89° 76° 9.0
Oct 87° 74° 8.6
Nov 84° 72° 3.8
Dec 82° 69° 4.3

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Riviera Maya Resort Vacations
(Playa Del Carmen)


Welcome to Riviera Maya!

 

Riviera Maya is a 112 mile stretch of paradise along the coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula. Its diverse resort areas: Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, and Tulum.


Playa Del Carmen
is located 37 miles from Cancun. More than just the dock for taking the ferry to/from Cozumel, Playa features trendy restaurants, bars, and shops.

 

Puerto Aventuras offers ecological tours, watersports, fishing, cafés, and restaurants.

 

Akumal is a diver's paradise, with subterranean rivers and caves with depths of up to 150 meters.

 

Tulum features ancient Mayan ruins and civilization, and is a snorkeler's paradise, the natural aquarium at Xel-Ha.

 

 

 

 


Cancun &
Riviera Maya
Cancun, Riviera May,
& Cozumel
Golf Courses
Cancun & Riviera Maya
Waterpark
& Ecotourism

 

Riviera Maya Resorts Lifestyle Dining Location
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
Aventura Spa Palace Resort Adults-only (min 18), Couples, Luxury, Romantic ambiance, Relaxation, Active, Spa, Golf, Free Tours, Candlelit dinners All-inclusive
6 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service

Puerto
Aventuras
Beachfront
474
5+
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Families, Couples, Groups, Singles; Active Atmosphere, Spa, Nightlife, Golf Course, Kids Club, Scuba Diving, Romance All-inclusive
5 Restaurants
24-hr Dining
Puerto
Aventuras
Beachfront
305
5
Dreams Riviera Cancun Families, Couples, Friends, Romantic Escape, Luxury, Candlelit dinners, Spa, Nightlife, Golf, Kids Club All-inclusive
9 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Puerto Morelos Beachfront
486
5
Dreams Tulum Couples, Families, Friends, Romantic Escape, Luxury, Candlelit dinners, Spa, Nightlife, Golf, Kids Club All-inclusive
6 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Tulum Beachfront
424
5
Resorts Lifestyle Dining Location
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
Excellence Riviera Cancun Couples, Adults Only, Min 18 years, Casual, Romantic ambiance, Luxury, Spa, Golf All-inclusive
7 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Puerto Morelos Beachfront
440
5+
Playacar Palace Wyndham Grand Resort Couples, Families, Romantic, Elegance, Luxury, Spa, Golf, Kids Club, Free Tours All-inclusive
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Playa Del
Carmen
Beachfront
185
4+
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
(formerly Paradisus Riviera Cancun)
Couples, Families, Singles, Luxury, Casual Elegance, Relaxation and Active, Kids Club, Nightlife, Spa, Golf, All Suites All-inclusive
6 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Playa Del
Carmen
Beachfront
496
5+
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun Adults-only (min 18), Couples, Luxury, Romantic Casual Elegance, ambiance, Relaxation, Nightlife, Spa, Golf, Candlelit dinners All-inclusive
5 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Playa Del
Carmen
Beachfront
290
5+
Resorts Lifestyle Dining Location
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun Adults-only (min 18), Couples, Luxury, Romantic Casual Elegance, ambiance, Relaxation, Nightlife, Spa, Golf, Candlelit dinners; All Suites All-inclusive
7 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Playa Del
Carmen
Beachfront
410
5+
Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun Adults-only (min 18), Couples, Luxury, Romantic Casual Elegance, ambiance, Relaxation, Nightlife, Spa, Golf, Candlelit dinners; All Suites All-inclusive
7 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Playa Del
Carmen
Beachfront
433
5+
Xpu-Ha Palace Wyndham Resort Couples, Families, Romantic, Luxury, Seclusion, Eco-tourism, Water sports, Spa, Golf, Kids Club, Free Tours All-inclusive
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Xpu-Ha Beachfront
464
5

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A Gallery of Things To Do in Riviera Maya

Explore Mayan archeological sites
Sunning on the Beach
Golf
Scuba diving
Horseback Riding
Bird watching
Shoppping

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