Riviera Maya
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Mexico
Coast: Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya runs south from Cancún along Mexico’s Caribbean coast through Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and Tulum, where clifftop Mayan ruins overlook turquoise water. Underground cenote rivers and coral reefs add adventure beyond the classic beach resort scene.

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The Riviera Maya runs south from Cancún along Mexico’s Caribbean coast through Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and Tulum, where clifftop Mayan ruins overlook turquoise water. Underground cenote rivers and coral reefs add adventure beyond the classic beach resort scene.

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SnorkelingBoat tripSian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

Adventures & Experiences

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

Naturaleza y senderismo

Snorkeling

Explore reefs and rocky bottoms.

Boat trip

Best way to see the coastline.

Natural Wonders

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Snorkeling

Explore reefs and rocky bottoms.

Featured

Boat trip

Best way to see the coastline.

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Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO-adjacent wetland reserve with boat tours through mangrove channels.

The Riviera Maya runs south from Cancún along Mexico’s Caribbean coast through Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and Tulum, where clifftop Mayan ruins overlook turquoise water. Underground cenote rivers and coral reefs add adventure beyond the classic beach resort scene.

Naturaleza y senderismo

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

Natural Parks

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
Naturaleza

Nature & Adventure

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO-adjacent wetland reserve with boat tours through mangrove channels.

Snorkeling

Explore reefs and rocky bottoms.

Boat trip

Best way to see the coastline.

Cerca: cancun, playa-del-carmen, tulum

Riviera Maya

Beaches and Coasts in Riviera Maya

Best Beaches

Playa Paraiso, Tulum

★ Top

Postcard white-sand beach near the Tulum ruins.

Services

scenicswimming

Playa del Carmen Beach

★ Top

Lively main beach beside the Fifth Avenue shopping strip.

Services

scenicswimming

Akumal Bay

★ Top

Protected bay famous for snorkeling with sea turtles.

Services

scenicswimming

Puerto Morelos Beach

★ Top

Quiet fishing-village beach with a protected reef offshore.

Services

scenicswimming

Ratings

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Nature

90

Riviera Maya: solid traveler rating for natural beauty.

Riviera Maya: solid traveler rating for natural beauty.

Safety

85

Riviera Maya: solid traveler rating for safety.

Riviera Maya: solid traveler rating for safety.

Transport

60

Riviera Maya: solid traveler rating for public transport.

Riviera Maya: solid traveler rating for public transport.
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