The Riviera Maya is Mexico's Caribbean coast — Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cancún form a chain where archaeology meets beach holiday. Cenote underground pools are unique, Tulum's Maya ruins on the clifftops are Mexico's most iconic sight, and the coral reef is the Caribbean's finest.
Best time to visit
November–April — dry season, crystal-clear water
Top sights & experiences
- ✦🌊 Tulum ruins on the cliffs
- ✦💧 Cenote swimming holes
- ✦🏖️ Playa del Carmen
- ✦🐠 Mesoamerican coral reefs
- ✦🏛️ Cobá Maya ruins (in the jungle)
- ✦🌴 Akumal sea turtles (snorkelling)
Perfect for
BeachDivingHistoryCouples
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