Riviera Maya Travel Guide
Playa del Carmen




Visit Riviera Maya
Stay near popular Riviera Maya attractions
Things to do

Chichén Itzá, Cenote Xunáan & Valladolid with Traditional Lunch Buffet

Park Xcaret Admission with Show and Optional Transportation

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive

Xplor Park - Food & Beverages Included

Day Trip to Tulum Mayan Ruins and visit Cenote Nohoch with Lunch
Top hotels in Riviera Maya

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
"DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!! We booked this trip as we have before, Coming from America we can only book based on photos and reviews. This place was a total TERRIBLE!!! and we smelled this terrible smell as we pulled up, it was like rotten eggs meets a dirty toilet bowl. We checked into our room ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive
"Another great stay at Ocean Maya. Looked after by all our friends again Jojo at bar and David in restaurant and all staff in the Hacienda, La Dolce Vita and Blue. Unfortunately we were there during reconstruction of roof of El Charro so was a little noisy. All facilities in the hotel very clean and ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive
"Lacking restaurant. Impossible to make reservation. Very hard to have chairs on the beach as customers drops their towell at 6 am and there is a money things going on with the staff. Hated how often they tried to get me in a presentation to buy either a condo or a time sharing."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
"All the above"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive - All inclusive
"Everything was great, all staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
"Great resort beach wasn't as nice"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Riviera Maya

Playacar
Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Quinta Avenida – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Playa del Carmen
If you're spending some time in Downtown Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

Gonzalo Guerrero
If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.

Playa del Carmen Centro
A noteworthy feature of Playa del Carmen Centro is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida.

Maroma
Maroma is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Maroma Beach and Paradise Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Playa del Carmen.

















