RIVIERA MAYA

The Riviera Maya, or Mayan Riviera, is a 120 km long coastal strip that starts in Puerto Morelos and ends in Punta Allen, including magical places in between like Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum.

The Riviera Maya has become one of the most exclusive tourist spots in Mexico and the favorite destination of all savvy travelers that want to enjoy high quality services in the most spectacular surroundings.

Location

Located on the eastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula, the Riviera Maya stretches from Puerto Morelos, 32 kilometers south of Cancun International Airport, to the picturesque fisherman village of Punta Allen, within the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka'an.

Attractions

The Riviera Maya invites you to enjoy its cultural richness and breathtaking surroundings, abundance of unspoiled and secluded beaches, marine life and wildlife, Mayan archaeological sites, caves, sinkholes and underground rivers, the second largest barrier reef in the world, luxury resorts and spas, water sports, ecological tours, fine dinning and exclusive night life.

Specialized tourism has thrived in the Maya Riviera so expect to find something to please every taste. The lodging options go from a romantic ecological cabin by the sea to the most exclusive Spas in the world, yoga retreats, luxury All Inclusive Resorts and biosphere reserves.

The activities are endless with amazing golf courts, theme parks, Mayan archaeology, jungle expeditions, Mayan communities, fashion shows, music festivals and so on.

Information

Airports
Cancun: The Cancun International Airport operates daily with national and international arrivals and departures.

Playa Del Carmen: At the center of the Mayan Riviera, located an hour away from the Cancun International Airport. Playa also has a runway for small craft and short flights.

Cozumel: Direct flights from Cancun and other major cities around the world arrive at Cozumel’s International Airport.

Grand Costa Maya: This national airport is located in Chetumal, the state capital.

Average temperature: 26°C (79°F).
In the summer (April-October) the maximum high is 36°C (97°F). In the winter (November March) temperatures are as low as 18°C (64°F).

Cancun and the Mayan Riviera are sunny 253 days each year.

Languages
The official language is Spanish. In the tourism industry, English, French, Italian and German are also spoken. Part of the local indigenous population still speaks Mayan.

Clothing
Lightweight and casual. In winter, a sweater may be necessary. Some exclusive restaurants in the Maya Riviera require semi-formal attire. To visit some archaeological sites or take a jungle tour, bring comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sunglasses, biodegradable mosquito repellent and biodegradable sun block.