The Mexican Caribbean

The Riviera Maya is a 72-mile stretch along the coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Also called the Maya Riviera, this slice of paradise begins 30 minutes south of Cancun’s International airport in Playa del Secreto and runs all the way to Punta Allen, a small fishing village within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.

Well-established areas such as Playa del Carmen and Tulum, and evolving resort areas such as Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, and Puerto Morelos, give this region a variety of personalities, attractions, and atmospheres to suit every vacation style.

Most consider Playa del Carmen to be the capital of the Riviera Maya, both for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, as for its perfect location right in the middle of the Mayan Riviera.

Playa del Carmen is only a 45 minute drive from Cancun International Airport. People from all over the world visit Playa del Carmen, creating a cosmopolitan ambiance unmatched in the area.

The focus of Playa del Carmen, apart from the beach of course, is 5th Avenue and its adjacent streets.
It wouldn't be presumptuous to say that Playa del Carmen has one of the best beaches in the world.

The Caribbean Sea is warm year round, excellent for snorkeling and diving, as well as windsurfing and deep-sea fishing.

Mayan culture is present everywhere in the Yucatan Peninsula, and there are even ruins in downtown Playa del Carmen!

Some of the most famous Mayan ruins are located at a perfect day trip distance from Playa del Carmen, sites such as Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itzá.