Now is the perfect time to start planning your exotic vacation to the enchanting land of the Mayan Riviera . Discover why the Mayan Riviera is the most popular destination among Mexico travelers. At your Maya Riviera hotel, enjoy days filled with sunshine and nights of endless strolling, shopping, and dining.
Stretching from Punta Brava, just south of Cancún International Airport, to Punta Allen, just south of Tulum, the Mayan Riviera is one of the most alluring vacation destinations on earth. Crystal blue waters and virgin white sand can be found along the coastline, along with fascinating ancient ruins, abundant wildlife and tropical rainforests. Besides the beautiful Caribbean beaches, Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan city which pays tribute to a powerful ancient civilization, is the most visited attraction in the Mayan Riviera. Take time to visit eco parks in the Mayan Riviera, which are great places to play in gorgeous rainforests and waters of Mexico. The Great Maya Reef is one of the largest reefs in the world, second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
The main attribute of the Mayan Riviera is its diversity. If you are on Mayan Riviera vacations, you can choose from skydiving to golf and tennis tournaments, jungle tours by foot or on horse, a great variety of water sports, the astonishing Mayan culture through the many indigenous communities and the archaeological treasures of the Mayan world.
Diving
The Mexican Caribbean is one of the best diving spots in the world. The Great Maya Reef offers year-round diving as well as a visibility of up to 165 ft and a great diversity in plant and animal species. There are also daytime and nighttime diving tours in the ocean.
Shopping
The regional and local handcrafts are famous for its appealing colors and imaginative shapes. There are many Mayan Riviera shops and galleries showing with pride the best handicrafts selection. Visit them, you will surely find that piece that you're looking for as a gift or a memento. For example, Yucatan Peninsula's semiprecious stones are famous: amethyst, onyx, opal, turquoise and lapislazuli incrusted on silver or pewter become unique jewels. At Mayan Riviera shops, you will also find sombreros, serapes, hammocks, beach wraps, clothes and other objects full of creativity. All products sold in the hotels' stores come from all regions of México. Some are inspired in nature, some others in the people's costumes, but all of them have the distinctive seal of its skilled Mexican handcrafter. Mayan Riviera shopping is something you can not miss!!
Nightlife
Mayan Riviera nights can be peaceful, quiet, romantic evenings or wild and exciting parties. It all depends on your personal preference. For a night out, Playa del Carmen is the place to go. Almost all activity take place around Playa's 5th Avenue a pedestrian walk way filled with restaurants, sidewalk cafes, bars, handicraft stores where people from all over world get together giving this town it's cosmopolitan atmosphere. The options are exceptional from bars with lounge music, soft music, classic jazz, Mexican music, or discotheques with salsa and merengue rhythm.