Riviera Maya Family Travel Guide

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Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Playa del Carmen: An ideal stepping stone to the Mayan Riviera (Digital Visions)
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Riviera Maya Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Browse the shops along Playa del Carmen's "Fifth Avenue"
  • Walk through a bat cave, float down a river, and watch a Mexican folkloric show at Xcaret.
  • Discover underground caves and cenotes at Aktun Chen.
  • Explore Tulum, an ancient walled Maya City.
  • Walk through Chichén-Itzá, one of the most important Maya ruins.

Family Overview: Mayan Riviera, Mexico

By Candyce H. Stapen
If you seek a Mexican vacation with great beaches, interesting attractions, great shopping and nightlife, minus the chaos of Cancun, book the Mayan Riviera (also called the Riviera Maya). Family friendly and easy to reach, the Mayan Riviera begins approximately 18 miles south of Cancun International Airport and extends for 75 miles along Mexico's Caribbean coast to Punta Allen in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Read More

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Esencia

Carretera Cancun Tulum Predio Rustico Xpu-Ha Lote 18
Playa Xpu-Ha Map

Distance: 11.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $205

InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa

Km 6.5, Carretera a Chankanaab
Cozumel 77600 Map

Distance: 12.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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5.0
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from: $219

Fairmont Mayakoba

Best Resorts & Lodges
Carretera Federal Cancun
Riviera Maya 77710 Map

Distance: 3.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Attractions

Selvatica Adventure Kingdom

expert favorite attraction
Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Distance: 24.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Offers a variety of adventure tours, including Extreme Canopy Adventure, Commando Expedition, Corona Rally, Zip & Snorkel, and Zip & Horseback Riding. ... Read More
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5_0

Xel-Ha

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Highway 307, Km. 122
77500

Distance: 34.1 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Aktun Chen

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Outside Tulum, near Akumal
Carretera Cancun-Tulum, Km 107
Tulum, Mexico

Distance: 20.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Aktun Chen is 988 acres of unexplored rainforest whose Mayan name translates to "cave with an... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Riviera Maya

Distance (mi.)
Cancun Airport 44.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Riviera Maya

Distance (mi.)
Cozumel Airport 49.1 map
Merida Rejon Airport 166.6 map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport 224.9 map

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Riviera Maya Vacation Rentals

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from: $50

Playa del Carmen house for rent

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Linens, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Toaster
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from: $257

luxury villa oceanviews,private pool

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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from: $175

Casita Mamita

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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