Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya, a tourist corridor of white-sand beaches, scenic ruins and fun-filled cenotes, was made for road-tripping. Yes, it's growing fast, too fast some will say, but despite all the development, you can still find that small fishing town or head inland to catch a glimpse of the Mexico that tourism forgot.
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Must-see attractions
Tulum
Tulum is one of the most visited archaeological zones in Mexico and for good reason: it’s sublime. The ruins sit on seaside cliffs, high above turquoise…
Tulum
Wandering barefoot through the contemporary art museum at Azulik hotel, you feel like you’re in a giant cocoon. Nature surrounds you, inside and out:…
Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka'an
Tulum
While floating down a canal that Mayans dug by hand centuries ago, you see tall grasses on either side and colorful birds flying overhead. You hear the…
Cobá
Cobá's ruins include the tallest pyramid in Quintana Roo (the second tallest in all the Yucatán) and the thick jungle setting makes you feel like you’re…
Tulum
At the end of a sand road is the hamlet of Tankah Tres (aka Tankah Bay), a seaside community of vacation homes and small hotels in Mexico, all facing a…
Tulum
This two-story temple has some of Tulum's most intricate decorations, including relief masks, carvings, columns and partially restored color murals on an…
Tulum
Templo del Dios Descendente is named after the relief figure of a descending god, aka the Diving God.
Cobá
Nohoch Mul (Big Mound) is also known as the Great Pyramid (which sounds a lot better than Big Mound). It reaches a height of 42m, making it the second…
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The best things to do in Riviera Maya: ancient ruins, magical caverns and tree-top adventures
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Riviera Maya
About 1km south of amusement park Xel-Há is the turnoff to the enormous Dos Ojos cave system. Operating as a sustainable tourism project by the local Maya…
Riviera Maya
Inland from Puerto Morelos, this adventure outfit only runs prearranged tours. Come for adrenaline-pumping zip-lining, swimming in a cenote and more…
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The best things to do in Riviera Maya: ancient ruins, magical caverns and tree-top adventuresFeb 24, 2022 • 10 min read
TVThe Mexican resort from Netflix’s Love is Blind is offering a new romantic packageFeb 28, 2020 • 2 min read
