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Maya ruins of Tulum by the Caribbean Sea
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Riviera Maya

Mexico's Caribbean paradise

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From Cancún to Tulum and Bacalar: Maya cities, cenotes, reef and islands on Mexico's Caribbean coast, with local tours and travel notes.

Experiences in Riviera Maya

Curated journeys for explorers who want depth, not just photos.

El Castillo pyramid at Chichén Itzá under a blue sky
Archaeology

Chichén Itzá Plus: Suytún & Ik Kil Cenotes and Valladolid

12 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,990 MXN
Catamaran sailing on turquoise water towards Isla Mujeres
Ocean

Isla Mujeres Plus: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling & Playa Norte

7 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,944 MXN
Nohoch Mul pyramid in Cobá, surrounded by jungle
Archaeology

Tulum and Cobá 4-in-1: Ruins, Cenote and 5th Avenue

12 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,490 MXN
Saamal cenote seen from the entrance stairs, with turquoise water and hanging roots
Archaeology

Chichén Itzá Classic: Saamal Cenote and Valladolid

12 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,490 MXN
Tulum ruins on the cliff above the Caribbean
Adventure

Tulum, Akumal Turtles & ATVs at Casa Jaguar

11 hoursFree cancellation
From $2,430 MXN
Sin Nombre 55-ft yacht cruising the Caribbean off Cancún
Private yachts

Private Yacht Charters in Cancún

Free cancellation
From $13,000 MXN
Clear water in a cave cenote
Cenotes

Swim with Turtles in Akumal, Nohoch Cenote & Buffet Lunch

6 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,690 MXN
Aerial view of the sandbank at Isla de la Pasión
Nature

Holbox Island, Isla de la Pasión & Punta Mosquito

12 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,690 MXN
Sea turtle swimming in Akumal
Ocean

Snorkel with Sea Turtles in Akumal

2 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,190 MXN
Pink lagoon of Las Coloradas
Nature

Las Coloradas & Río Lagartos: Pink Waters and Boat Ride

12 hoursFree cancellation
From $1,690 MXN
Aerial view of the turquoise shades of Bacalar Lagoon
Nature

Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colors by Pontoon

Free cancellation
From $1,690 MXN
Aerial view of the Tulum ruins and the Caribbean
Archaeology

Tulum Express: Ruins and Santa Fe Beach

7 hoursFree cancellation
From $990 MXN

Places worth protecting in Riviera Maya

The cenotes, ruins and natural wonders that define this region, and deserve your respect.

Bacalar Lagoon, the lagoon of seven colors
natural

Bacalar: Lake of Seven Colors

A 42-km freshwater lagoon with waters shifting between seven shades of blue and turquoise. One of the most extraordinary natural sites in the Yucatán Peninsula.

Coral reef in Cozumel
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Cozumel

Island home to one of the world's finest coral reef systems. A global reference for scuba diving with 30m+ visibility year-round.

Maya ruins of Tulum by the Caribbean Sea
archaeological

Tulum

The only Maya city built on a cliff above the Caribbean Sea. One of Mexico's most dramatic archaeological sites, with the turquoise water as its backdrop.

Grupo Xcaret parks in the Riviera Maya
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Xcaret Parks

A group of five eco-cultural and adventure parks along the Riviera Maya: Xcaret, Xplor, Xenses, Xel-Há and Xoximilco. Each one is a full-day experience on its own.

Explore the Riviera Maya by theme

24 guides and 28 experiences, organized by what actually connects them.

Ruins & Maya history

Three sites, three very different ways the Maya shaped this land, from a coastal fortress to a jungle capital still being uncovered.

Chichén Itzá Plus: Suytún & Ik Kil Cenotes and ValladolidChichén Itzá Classic: Saamal Cenote and ValladolidTulum, Akumal Turtles & ATVs at Casa JaguarTulum Express: Ruins and Santa Fe BeachTulum and Cobá 4-in-1: Ruins, Cenote and 5th Avenue

Islands, lagoons & boat trips

Everything reached by water: car-free islands, a lagoon that changes color, and the different ways to spend an afternoon on the Caribbean.

Isla Mujeres Plus: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling & Playa NorteHolbox Island, Isla de la Pasión & Punta MosquitoLas Coloradas & Río Lagartos: Pink Waters and Boat RideBacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colors by PontoonPrivate Yacht Charters in Cancún

Wildlife encounters

Whale sharks, rescued monkeys, sea turtles and a biosphere reserve, the animals that make the Riviera Maya worth protecting.

Snorkel with Sea Turtles in Akumal