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Riviera Maya holidays offer magical beaches, Caribbean sunshine, crystal-clear waters and heavenly hotels for both families and couples. For sun lovers, holidays to Riviera Maya in Mexico are the perfect pick. If you're after a romantic tropical escape or fun all-inclusive holidays with friends or family, Riviera Maya dishes up perfect hotels all year round. Choose from hotels with water flumes, kids' clubs and on-site entertainment to luxe resorts with infinity pools and cool cocktail lounges. And for scuba divers, Riviera Maya boasts some of the best diving sites in the world. With bars, restaurants, theme parks, island adventures, day trips, boat excursions and adrenaline-pumping watersports on your doorstep, everyone will be well catered for.

Riviera Maya, located south of the Cancun International Airport on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, includes a stretch of beachfront towns such as Playa del Carmen, PlayaCar, Puerto Aventuras, Paraiso Beach, Akumal and Xel-Ha. If you’re looking for someplace quiet, head to the peaceful towns of Puerto Morelos and Tulum. If you have a thirst for adventure, explore natural attractions including the Mayan ruins, world-class diving sites, magnificent waterfalls and a handful of eco parks with wildlife, jungles and underwater caves! The white beaches and turquoise waters are a magnet for holidaymakers and the calm, shallow bays are great for families. Riviera Maya is known for its warm, tropical climate with annual average temperatures of 26°C, with June as the hottest month, recording averages of 28°C, with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.

A Guide to Riviera Maya Holidays

Dive Into The Cenotes

Dive Into The Cenotes

The beautiful cenotes (natural swimming holes) that can be found dotted around the Yucatan Peninsula are out of this world, and are perfect for exploring. But what about all the action beneath the water? Many of the cenotes have secret caves, so dive in for a magical underwater adventure!

Scuba Dive In Riviera Maya

Scuba Dive In Riviera Maya

Mexico's coastline is world-famous for its crystal clear waters and offers perfect diving conditions. Explore Riviera Maya's magnificent marine life when you dive, snorkel and swim and keep your eyes peeled for squids, turtles, and barracuda hiding in the colourful reefs. There are qualified instructors available to help you with all necessary equipment and training, so beginners can explore at their own pace!

Visit The Mayan Ruins

Visit The Mayan Ruins

Even if you're not a history lover, the ancient Mayan ruins on this peninsular will leave you mesmerised. Trek through the green jungles to reach the Mayan ruins and sit back and relax on the white sand beaches nearby. Daily excursions leave from the resorts, so pick a trip and start exploring!

Day Trip To Tulum

Day Trip To Tulum

If you fancy escaping the resort for a while, a day trip to Tulum is certainly worth it. This Mayan city is set aside from other ruins in Mexico due to its coastal location, and it comes complete with its very own beach. Perched on the cliffs overlooking the gorgeous Caribbean sea is where you'll find Tulum's incredibly well-preserved ruins. Once you've explored the Mayan history, hit the beach for an afternoon snooze on the sand!

When to Visit Riviera Maya

TEMPERATURE (Avg. monthly °c)

25°
Jan
26°
Feb
27°
Mar
28°
Apr
29°
May
29°
Jun
29°
Jul
29°
Aug
29°
Sep
28°
Oct
27°
Nov
26°
Dec

RAINFALL (Avg. monthly mm)

55
Jan
35
Feb
25
Mar
30
Apr
80
May
150
Jun
75
Jul
95
Aug
165
Sep
195
Oct
65
Nov
50
Dec

Getting Around Riviera Maya

Transport in the Riviera Maya Region

There are fleets of colectivo minibuses that travel up and down the coast between Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Cancun. Taxis and car hire is available everywhere. Most holidaymakers tend to stick to taxis. If you want to travel in style, there are also ferries and boat trips to Cozumel, or you could hire a Harley!

Travelling by bus or car

Buses in the area are fairly reliable and offer good value for money. You can get around the resort and into neighbouring resorts easily. Please check with your hotel for updated timetables.

If you do wish to explore the Mexican coast at your own pace, hire cars are available, although most holidaymakers do tend to stick with organised tours and day trips. Driving is on the right-hand side.

Passports and Visas

You will need to collect a tourist card upon arrival in Mexico. No visa is required. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay. For more information and advice, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements or the Foreign Office at www.fco.gov.uk/en/

Health and Safety

Make sure that you insure yourself before you travel, and ensure any extra activities such as diving are covered. Avoid mosquito bites, and drink bottled water. For more info, see www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/health

Vaccinations

There are no vaccinations required for a holiday in Mexico, but ask your GP for the latest advice before you go. Routine boosters should be up to date.

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