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Perhaps I should go on about how the Riviera Maya has "endless stretches of pristine beaches of soft white sand gently caressed by the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean," yadda, yadda, yadda . . . but my bet is that you've already heard it. You've seen the ads, the brochures, and the articles in the Sunday travel section. So I'll spare you the purple prose and get right to the things you'll need to know. Read More

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Hotels

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

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $490

Tides Riviera Maya

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Xcalacoco Road
Quintana Roo 77710 Map

Distance: 7.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $283

El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, Gourmet- Adults Only All Inclusive

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KM 25, Carretera Cancun-Tulum Punta Brava
Riviera Maya 77710 Map

Distance: 20.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Xcaret

expert favorite attraction
Riviera Maya Mainland, Hwy. 307
77500

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Close to Cancun, Xcaret is a large eco park where you can find tropical flora and fauna of the... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
3_0

Alltournative Off-Track Adventures

expert favorite attraction
Office: Av 38 Norte, Lote 3, Manzana 200
77710

Distance: 4.0 mi. (from destination center)
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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