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Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is the moniker given to the beautiful coastline stretching south of Cancun toward Belize. Tropical conditions coupled with the Rivera Maya's geography yield some of the most abundant ecosystems on the planet.

The region features the tranquility of uncrowded beaches, a network of underground rivers, over 100 cenotes, eco-adventure sports including kayaking, mountain biking, scuba diving, snorkeling, trekking, bird watching and deep sea fishing, proximity to Mexico's Mayan archeological sites, the varied activities of the eco-archeological parks, plus golf, shopping, gourmet dining and a range of accommodations to suit every lifestyle and budget.

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Hotel Riu Caribe
Hotel Riu Caribe is a beachfront property, located in Cancun's resort area near shopping centers, minutes away from downtown Cancun, and Cancun Airport. The Riu Caribe is an all-inclusive hotel with 506 guestrooms with... More


Hotel Riu Cancun
Hotel Riu Cancun is a beachfront property, located in Corazone Cancun's resort area near shopping centers, and minutes away from downtown Cancun, and Cancun Airport. The Riu Cancun is an all-inclusive hotel with 569... More


Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas is a beachfront property located in Corazone Cancun's resort area, near shopping centers, and minutes away from downtown Cancun, and Cancun Airport. The hotel is an all-inclusive hotel with... More


Aqua Cancun
A resort unlike any other, a place where soothing lounge rhythms beat in perfect counterpoint to the lapping of azure waters, and where languid days on the beach blend into exuberant nights full of energy and exhilaratio... More


Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa
Le Meridien Cancún Resort & Spa is quite simply the finest hotel in Mexico. Located on one of greatest beaches in the world, bordered by the Caribbean on one side and Laguna Nichupté on the other, the hotel offers the... More


Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort
Located only a few minutes away from Palancar -- Cozumel's most famous reef -- the hotel was recently remodeled and updated. Multicolored, temperate and teem with tropical sea life. It is here that Fiesta Americana... More


Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa
Reef Club Cozumel, where you will have a memorable vacation in a place where hospitality, service and comfort meet all in an "All Inclusive Experience." Surrounded by white beaches and turquoise waters of the Mexican... More


Occidental Grand Cozumel
At the Occidental Grand Cozumel, you'll enjoy all-inclusive luxury accommodations and diving at one of the world's most amazing reefs. Located on Cozumel's finest beach, Playa San Francisco, the Occidental Grand Cozumel... More



Coral Princess Hotel & Resort
Located north of the town center, Coral Princess is beach front and just five minutes away from downtown, the airport and golf course. It is also located in front of Punta San Juan Reef, great for snorkeling and... More


Casa Mexicana Cozumel
Casa Mexicana Cozumel is located right in the heart of downtown Cozumel Island, on the main boulevard overlooking the beautiful Mexican Caribbean Sea and surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, handcraft stores, dive... More


Iberostar Cozumel Resort
Iberostar Cozumel is located on the southwestern coast of the island, around the edge of a bay with extensive reefs, and on the shore of a beautiful beach. The famous Palancar-Reef, offering ideal places for snorkeling... More


Playa Azul Golf Scuba Spa
A beautiful natural sandy beach ... exclusive, small and intimate ... personal attention from Martha and Fernando ... the only hotel in Cozumel offering free green fees to all guests. Come enjoy all that Playa Azul has... More


Hotel Cozumel & Resort
Hotel Cozumel & Resort is just one mile away from the gorgeous down town of Cozumel, and within walking distance from the shopping area and night entertainment. Hotel Cozumel & Resort is the perfect choice to celebrate... More


Presidente InterContinental Cozumel
Set on the Marine National Park, home to one of the worlds largest and richest reef systems, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa is a unique hideaway completely remodeled, secluded and surrounded by lush... More


Hacienda Tres Rios
Environmentally responsible all-inclusive luxury destination, nestled in the midst of a nature preserve, affording beautiful beaches, eco-adventures and experiences unlike any others. More


Riu Palace Mexico
Hotel Riu Palace Mexico, is an all inclusive hotel located in the Yucatan Peninsula, 34 miles from Cancun Intl. Airport and 1.8 Miles from Playa del Carmen within the resort area of Playacar. The hotel is a two-story... More


Riu Yucatan
Hotel Riu Yucatan is an all inclusive hotel located in the Yucatan Peninsula, 34 miles from Cancun Intl. Airport and 1.8 Miles from Playa del Carmen within the resort area of Playacar. The hotel is a two story building w... More


Viva Wyndham Maya
Playacar boasts some of the best beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, and on these shores you will find Viva Wyndham Maya, a lush 400-room all-inclusive resort. It offers an atmosphere of never-ending fun thanks to the... More



ClubHotel Riu Tequila
Clubhotel Riu Tequila is an all inclusive hotel located in the Yucatan Peninsula, 34 miles from Cancun Intl. Airport and 1.8 Miles from Playa del Carmen within the resort area of Playacar. The hotel is a one story... More


Royal Hideaway Playacar
Situated on the breathtaking beaches of Mexico's pristine Riviera Maya, the Royal Hideaway Playacar effortlessly blends world-class service with impeccable style. As the world's first adult-only all-inclusive resort to... More


Viva Wyndham Azteca
Viva Wyndham Azteca All-Inclusive Resort is situated among magnificent tropical scenery and miles of white sand beaches located on the breathtaking Riviera Maya in the Playacar Complex. This all-inclusive resort is... More


Riu Playacar
Hotel Riu Playacar is an all inclusive hotel located in the Yucatan Peninsula, 34 miles from Cancun Intl. Airport and 1.8 Miles from Playa del Carmen within the resort area of Playacar. The hotel is a two story... More


Occidental Grand Xcaret
The Occidental Grand Xcaret's breathtaking surroundings await you less than an hour South of Cancun International Airport. In this utterly unique setting, adjacent to the eco-archaeological Xcaret Park and five minutes... More



Paradisus Riviera Cancun
Protected by the world's second largest coral reef, between lush tropical gardens and crystalline ocean waters, Paradisus Riviera Cancun Resort is the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding or romantic honeymoon.... More



Riviera Maya Information, Services & Villas

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Tourism Site: www.rivieramaya.com
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Language: Spanish (English is widely spoken)
Currency: Mexican Peso (U.S. dollars are widely accepted)
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