Hotels

Main Tourist Attractions in Riviera Maya

The Mayan Riviera is a coastal strip of more of 87 miles long located on the eastern coast of Quintana Roo, México. It includes isolated beaches to modern resorts that include hotels, marinas,sports facilities and restaurants. “Playa del Carmen”, for example, was a calm fishing town, now is home to hotels of international prestige. Nearby is the main ecological reserve of the area, Sian Káan, home of a very rich flora and fauna.

The main characteristic of the Mayan Riviera is its diversity. Here it is possible to choose from adventure sport, to golf or tennis, have a stroll round the forest on foot or horseback, enjoy different aquatic and nautical sports, or the indescribable cultural and archaeological wealth of the Mayan world. The favourite activity by most visitors is scuba diving, since along the Riviera Coast, is the Great Mayan Reef the second largest in the world. Here, the spectacular tropical marine life is unique and unforgettable.

Because of all this, the region that once embraced the splendor of the ancient Mayan civilization, is today, a first class tourist destination, top of the list for both, national and international tourists.

Air Transportation

There are 3 airports in Quintana Roo: The International Airport of Cancún, the International Airport of Cozumel and the International Airport of Chetumal.

Climate

Hot, with rains during the summer months. The average annual temperature is 79º F. Total annual rainfall varies from 1,000 mm to 1,300 mm.