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Riviera Maya

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MEXICO'S MOST BELOVED COAST

You could settle on the beach all day, or you could hop from bohemian town to enchanting village, from jungle-shrouded ruins to underground cenotes. That's life on Mexico's exquisite Riviera Maya, where adventure always beckons just beyond your resort.

Destination facts

Language
Spanish
Currency
Mexican pesos, but U.S. dollars are generally accepted
Distance
4 hrs from Toronto, 5 hrs from Montreal
Good to know
Many towns dot this coast—look into where your resort is to pick the right vibe for you
Best for
Sightseeing, romance & solo travel

TAKE ME TO TULUM

Another one of Mexico's magical towns, Tulum is the place to be for unique resorts, days filled with excursions to nearby wonders, and exciting nightlife.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN

This seaside jewel blends just what you need: a waterfront lined with shops and restaurants, excellent resorts, and all types of adventures nearby.

SEE YOU AT THE CENOTE

Don't miss visiting at least one of the many natural limestone pools called cenotes. Some of our faves: Chaak Tun, Gran Cenote, Dos Ojos and Jardin del Eden.

UNCOVER COBA

While Chichen Itza lures explorers from all over, the lesser known Mayan ruins of Coba should not be overlooked. Venture to its ancient pyramid for a Mayan history lesson.

Explore resorts in Riviera Maya

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Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera Maya
Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera Maya
5 stars
Family
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
LGBTQ2+
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Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa®
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa®
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
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Dreams® Jade Resort & Spa
Dreams® Jade Resort & Spa
5 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
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Dreams® Natura Resort & Spa
Dreams® Natura Resort & Spa
5 stars
Family
Spa
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Dreams® Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa 
Dreams® Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa 
5 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
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Dreams® Sapphire Resort & Spa
Dreams® Sapphire Resort & Spa
5 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
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El Dorado Casitas Royale
El Dorado Casitas Royale
5 stars
Adults-Only
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Fairmont Mayakoba
Fairmont Mayakoba
5 stars
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Generations Riviera Maya
Generations Riviera Maya
5 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
5 stars
Family
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
5 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
Play
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Hilton Playa Del Carmen
Hilton Playa Del Carmen
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Hotel Xcaret Arte
Hotel Xcaret Arte
5 stars
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Hotel Xcaret México
Hotel Xcaret México
5 stars
Family
Spa
Luxe
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
5 stars
Adults-Only
LGBTQ2+
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Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
5 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
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Impression Moxché by Secrets®
Impression Moxché by Secrets®
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
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JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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La Casa de la Playa
La Casa de la Playa
5 stars
Luxe
Spa
Boutique
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Mahekal Beach Resort
Mahekal Beach Resort
5 stars
Family
Spa
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Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, by Karisma
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, by Karisma
5 stars
Family
Luxe
Spa
LGBTQ2+
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Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, by Karisma
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, by Karisma
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
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Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
5 stars
Family
Spa
LGBTQ2+
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Palmaïa, The House of AïA
Palmaïa, The House of AïA
5 stars
Family
Spa
LGBTQ2+
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Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera Maya
Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera Maya
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Platinum Yucatan Princess
Platinum Yucatan Princess
5 stars
Adults-Only
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Secrets® Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets® Akumal Riviera Maya
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Secrets® Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets® Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Secrets® Moxché Playa del Carmen
Secrets® Moxché Playa del Carmen
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
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Secrets® Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Secrets® Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
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Sensira Resort & Spa Riviera Maya
Sensira Resort & Spa Riviera Maya
5 stars
Family
Spa
LGBTQ2+
Play
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TRS Yucatan Hotel
TRS Yucatan Hotel
5 stars
Adults-Only
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
5 stars
Adults-Only
Luxe
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
5 stars
Adults-Only
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
4,5 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
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Catalonia Playa Maroma
Catalonia Playa Maroma
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Catalonia Royal Tulum
Catalonia Royal Tulum
4,5 stars
Adults-Only
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Dreams® Aventuras Riviera Maya
Dreams® Aventuras Riviera Maya
4,5 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
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Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
Play
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Grand Riviera Princess
Grand Riviera Princess
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
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Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
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Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo 
Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo 
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites
Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Ocean Coral & Turquesa
Ocean Coral & Turquesa
4,5 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Ocean Maya Royale
Ocean Maya Royale
4,5 stars
Adults-Only
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Ocean Riviera Paradise
Ocean Riviera Paradise
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
4 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
Play
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Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
4 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Catalonia Yucatan Beach
Catalonia Yucatan Beach
4 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Grand Oasis Tulum Riviera
Grand Oasis Tulum Riviera
4 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
Play
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Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach
Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach
4 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar
Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar
4 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal
Iberostar Waves Quetzal
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Iberostar Waves Tucan
Iberostar Waves Tucan
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Sandos Caracol Eco Resort
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Sandos Playacar
Sandos Playacar
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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The Sens Tulum Riviera
The Sens Tulum Riviera
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Viva Azteca by Wyndham
Viva Azteca by Wyndham
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
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Viva Maya by Wyndham
Viva Maya by Wyndham
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
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Tukan Hotel Playa del Carmen
Tukan Hotel Playa del Carmen
3 stars
LGBTQ2+
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