Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya is a tourist area in the state of Quintana Roo, a strip of coastline south of Cancun that is bordered by the Caribbean Sea.
Where is Riviera Maya located?
It extends from the town of Puerto Morelos to Punta Allen. This extension has a length of approximately 130 km.
Along the Riviera Maya we can find several cities, beaches and many tourist attractions.
In the last decade, the area had an important growth as a tourist destination and is visited by many tourists from all over the world.
Along the beaches of Riviera Maya we can find large complexes of first class hotels and resorts all inclusive and staying in one of them is a good alternative to Cancun, as the area offers more tranquility and equally good beaches.
Beaches and tourist attractions in Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya area offers all kinds of tourist attractions such as Xcaret Park.
Xcaret is a theme park that combines nature with water sports, where besides being able to observe and enjoy the rich fauna and flora of the area, you can snorkel through its famous subway rivers.
Along the coast of the Riviera Maya you can practice all kinds of water sports such as scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing, boat rides, etc.
In Riviera Maya we can mention the following tourist spots and beaches:
- Playa del Secreto
- Playa Paraíso
- Playa del Carmen
- Tulum
- Xcaret
- Xel-Ha
- Puerto Aventuras
- Akumal
- Isla de Cozumel
- Punta Maroma