Riviera Maya Guide

The Riviera Maya is located along the coast of the Yucatan peninsula, between Tulum, the famous Mayan archaeological site. Large tourist developments and rustic lodgings are intermingled among the rain forests and the natural coastline.

The ethnic makeup of this area is indigenous in origin, belonging to the Maya race. There are also other races present, due to the influx brought about by the zone's economic development over the past 20 years.

The Riviera Maya is a place for adventure: diving, snorkeling, jungle walks, archaeological sites and ruins, underground rivers, Cenotes, caverns, beautiful white sandy beaches, bays, mangroves, and inlets.

On the coast of the Riviera Maya there are several locations of different importance, size and origin.

In Playa del Carmen there is the infamous fifth avenue, great shopping in its stores, and choose a restaurant to have a superb meal, this is something you cannot miss.

Tulum is the second town in importance in the Riviera Maya, denominated just as the famous archaeological zone, although it is a small town of just a few streets running parallel to the Federal highway which is in reality its main avenue. In Tulum you can find basic services that are no longer available in other coastal settlements of the southern part of the Riviera Maya. There are other small towns and settlements, like Chemuyil and Akumal, the last, an old port with a small town. Hotels and residential areas can be found in this place.

All in all the Riviera Maya is excellent for a relaxing vacation and to enjoy the beauty of the Mexican Caribbean, offering different options for aquatic activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling.