Rivera Maya, a unique destination facing the Caribbean Sea

Akumal, Tulum and Felipe Carrillo Puerto make up the paradisiacal strip with more than 143 kilometers of coastline

A rustic, luxurious and at the same time cosmopolitan atmosphere, characterize the different alternatives offered to visitors by the Mayan Rivera, a place that has become the tourist destination, Mexican, preferred by national and international walkers and which they can enjoy throughout year.
White sand beaches and crystalline waters, an abundant network of underground rivers, more than 100 cenotes - places of calm and transparent waters with a variety of blue hues, which the Mayans considered sacred - and countless opportunities to develop adventure sports, are the letter of entry to one of the most tourist areas of Mexico.
Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras, Playacar, Akumal, Tulum and Felipe Carrillo Puerto make up the paradisiacal strip known as the Mayan Rivera. With more than 143 kilometers of coastline and 204 roads, it covers from the small fishing village, Puerto Morelos, to the cultural and mystical municipality of Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
Its quiet beaches, among which are the forty most virgin and unexplored in Mexico, such as Punta Maroma, Playa del secreto, Xcalacoco, Xpu-Há, Paamul, Kantenah, Soliman Bay, Tankah, Tulum and Punta Allen, grant peace and characteristic serenity of this area located in the southeast of Mexico, where you just have to get carried away by time and enjoy the rays of the star king.
Activities such as zip lines, sky diving, cave diving, cenote and reef snorkeling, kayaking, bird watching, deep sea fishing and ecological excursions are some of the sports that can be developed on the shores of the Riviera Maya, where in addition to Delight in its natural attractions, you can enjoy a vast hotel infrastructure with modern architecture, small charming hotels and rustic cabins facing the sea.
Within the different villages that make up this heavenly area, Playa del Carmen, stands out for its attractions. This sector has become the most cosmopolitan place in Mexico and Latin America. It is the heart of the Mayan Rivera and is distinguished by its large white sand beaches. Its nerve center is Fifth Avenue, where it is possible to find cafes, jewelry stores, handicrafts, galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars whose decorations follow the latest trends in cities such as New York, Madrid and Milan.
A few minutes from the center of Playa del Carmen you can find the town of Playacar, one of the most exclusive tourist complexes of the Rivera and favorite for golf lovers, because it has an 18-hole course of 72 that runs along the jungle and next to ancient Mayan vestiges.
For its part, Puerto Aventuras, is the preferred destination for those seeking tranquility and rest. Its curious nautical museum gives you the possibility to swim with the dolphins and enjoy its turquoise waters.
But if it is about relaxing, just 37 kilometers from Playa del Carmen, there is the town of Akumal. The tranquility of its waters make this place an ideal destination for families with small children, allowing the practice of different water sports, including diving, snorkeling, kayaking and fishing.
Being the only walled Mayan city, Tulum is a natural archeological center par excellence of the Mayan Rivera, because to treasure the richness of this culture. In its lands you can find different buildings, among which El Castillo stands out, crowned by a temple with Toltec-style snake columns.
Puerto Morelos, is a small fishing village, which has the peculiarity of offering visitors to tour a crocodile farm. You can also visit the "Route of the Cenotes" and the marine natural park reefs of Puerto Morelos. Other destinations of the Rivera Maya are Paamul, a heavenly resting place and Punta Allen, ideal for ecological tourism.

Cozumel
Facing Playa del Carmen, and only 30 minutes by ferry, is Cuzamil name in Maya de Cozumel which means "swallows place". With an area greater than 500 kilometers long, by 14 meters wide, it is the largest inhabited island in Mexico.
Without being part of the Mayan Rivera, its proximity to it, makes it a must for those who visit this area. Its crystalline waters have led to this place to be considered as one of the five most important destinations in the world in the practice of diving and snorkeling, especially when on its beaches you can enjoy the exploration of the second largest reef in the world.

 


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