The Riviera Maya Travel Guide: Everything you need to know about this beautiful destination.

Knows the tour guide of the Riviera MayaHere is everything you need to know about this beautiful destination.

The Riviera Maya has wonderful Caribbean beaches and numerous entertainment options for you to enjoy. We invite you to get to know it in its entirety through this tour guide.

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What is the Riviera Maya?

The Riviera Maya will never cease to amaze you... With its more than 120 km of extension, its crystalline turquoise waters, its white sand beaches, cenotes, majestic archaeological sites, natural and thematic parks unique in the world, as well as magnificent hotels and exquisite gastronomy.

Come and find out why in the Riviera Maya... paradise is FOREVER!

How do I get to the Riviera Maya and what kind of weather awaits me there?

Doing it by plane is the best and only option if you are coming from a foreign country. There are two airports that will make this possible:

Regarding the climate of the Riviera Maya is Caribbean, with an average annual temperature of 26 ° C. It is a little cooler in winter, but never below 18 ° C, while in summer the heat rises to 28 ° C.

What is the history of THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE?

The territory now known as the Riviera Maya is one of the main settlements of the Mayan civilization in Mexico, as evidenced by its archaeological sites, especially those of Tulum.

The development of the coastal corridor as a tourist destination began intensively in the 1990s.

At that time, the circuit was called "Cancun-Tulum Tourist Corridor", a name that was difficult to translate and market.

The tourism department hired marketing expert Servando Acuña, who came up with the brilliant idea of the name "...".Riviera Maya". This brief and expressive name combines the touristic charm of the word "Riviera" (reminiscent of the famous French Riviera) with the charm of the great pre-Columbian civilization that inhabited the area. The name is perfect and today it is one of the most used terms in the world's tourism dictionary.

What can I do in the Riviera Maya?

The first thing you have to do is to settle down in a comfortable and cozy place in Playa del Carmen or in one of the wonderful spots in Playa Paraiso or any other sandy beach in the tourist corridor.

The beaches of the Riviera Maya are white and soft sands, with warm, clear waters and beautiful blue tones ranging from turquoise to dark.

The ecological parks of Xcaret, Xplor and Xel-Ha, and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, offer natural beauty and multiple possibilities for relaxation and fun.

Tulum and Coba are two great witnesses of the past splendor of the Mayan civilization, their pyramids, temples, observatories and buildings are evidence of the development of art and science of this culture.

Parallel to the coast is the Mayan Reef, the second largest reef in the world and a paradise for marine life observation, close to the coast is Mexico's main tourist island: Cozumel.

In the Riviera Maya you may not have enough time to visit so many spectacular places.

What are the best cenotes?

There are dozens of cenotes along the coast of the Riviera MayaThe water bodies are beautiful open or hidden, formed by the dissolution of limestone under the action of groundwater and rainwater.

Chaak Tun is a cenote near Playa del Carmen, it consists of two caves, one with natural light and the other with artificial light to create a beautiful luminous effect.

Cenote Dos Ojos is so called because it has two springs connected by a cave called Murcielagos. It is a great and incredible place to swim and practice water sports.

Another beautiful cenote in the Riviera Maya is Nohoch Nah Chich, with interesting rock formations and beautiful biodiversity.

The list of cenotes of touristic interest in the Riviera Maya is very long and also includes Casa Cenote, Cristalino, Aktun Chen, Kantun Chi, Angelita, Cenote Azul and Rio Secreto.

What are the main holidays?

The Cozumel Carnival perfectly combines pre-Hispanic artistic and cultural expressions with later expressions in a vibrant and brilliant celebration.

Playa del Carmen is not far behind, its stops stand out for the amazing testimonies of the Mayan culture. There is also a beautiful celebration of La Guelaguetza, with typical costumes performing a beautiful choreography to the beat of the music.

During two days in May, the Sacred Mayan Journey takes place, a millenary pilgrimage by sea in which more than 400 canoes participate, bound for Cozumel to venerate the Mayan goddess Ixchel.

And the best restaurants?

In the Riviera Mayayou can give free rein to the pleasure of taste.

Award-winning Spanish chef Martín Berasategui has a kitchen at the Hotel Paradisus on Playa del Carmen's Quinta Avenida, where his Passion by Martín Berasategui restaurant offers a menu of Basque-French cuisine.

As for Mexican cuisine, La Cueva del Chango, on North 38th Street in Playa del Carmen, serves excellent chilaquiles, molletes with beans, fruit juices and aguas frescas.

Frida Kahlo Restaurants specializes in contemporary Mexican cuisine. It has two houses in the Riviera Mayaone at the Grand Velas Hotel Riviera Mayaat km 62 of the Cancun-Tulum Highway and another on Quinta Avenida, corner with Avenida 8, in Playa del Carmen.

Sensaciones Restaurant, in Playa Paraíso, is famous for its fish fillets, ceviche and chicken fajitas. El Kitchen Table, a rustic restaurant in Playa Paraíso, is famous for its grilled octopus and stuffed avocado.

Near Playa Paraíso you can also eat very well at Restaurante Mi Amor, Restaurante Santa Fe and La Coqueta.

How much does it cost to go to the Riviera Maya?

It all depends on where you are starting from, and the cost varies according to the season.

While accommodations on the Riviera are quite varied, for example at the Hotel Barrio Latino it costs US$58 per day, including breakfast, on the other hand at the Apart Hotel Casaejido it costs US$26 and at the Soho Playa Hotel the daily rate is US$132.

To reduce the costs of accommodation and meals at the Riviera Maya the "all-inclusive" option is usually used, which depends mainly on the quality of the hotel.

Outside of the "all-inclusive", it should be considered that eating out in the street in the Riviera Maya is somewhat more expensive than in any other city in the country. Land transportation costs should also be taken into account if you want to go out partying.

Are there good clubs and bars in the Riviera Maya?

Of course you can. In Playa del Carmen you have El Club de la Cerveza, where you can find many well-known and lesser-known brands of beer.

La Chopería is a favorite place for rockers, with music from big bands, local groups and lots of beer.

La Santanera is the main place in Playa del Carmen for fans of Mexican tropical music who like to party until dawn.

For Spanish-style tapas in Playa del Carmen there is Sala Rosa Bar-Tapas, while Mr. Dan's Margarita and Sports Bar is an American-style bar that is quite Mexicanized because they serve a lot of tequila cocktails.

On the other hand, Tulum also has good clubs and bars. The Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar is animated by a jazz band; but if you enjoy beers with clamato, then the place to go is the Curandero.

For mezcal and tequila drinks in Tulum, the best place is Mezcalería Damajuana and at Drink House Tulum you can find a great drink called Passion Ginger, prepared with passion fruit.

We hope that you will soon be able to experience the charm of the Riviera Mayaand that this tour guide Happy travels!

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