Riviera Maya Travel Guide

Playa del Carmen

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.
A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with a thatched-roof hut at the end.
A sunset over the ocean with palm trees and a beach.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Things to do

Chichén Itzá Day Trip with Cenote Hubiku and Valladolid

Chichén Itzá, Cenote Xunáan & Valladolid with Traditional Lunch Buffet

฿1,282
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Xunáan & Valladolid with Traditional Lunch Buffet
Xcaret Park Tickets

Park Xcaret Admission with Show and Optional Transportation

฿3,396
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Park Xcaret Admission with Show and Optional Transportation
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park

฿1,279
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive Tour

Chichen Itza, Cenote Saamal & Valladolid

฿1,258
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza, Cenote Saamal & Valladolid
Chichen Itza Premium, Cenote, Valladolid & Mayan Cuisine

Chichen Itza with Cenote Noolha, Zip-Line, Mayan Lunch and Valladolid Town

฿767
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza with Cenote Noolha, Zip-Line, Mayan Lunch and Valladolid Town
Xplor Park Tickets

Xplor Park - Food & Beverages Included

฿4,954
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Xplor Park - Food & Beverages Included
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Top hotels in Riviera Maya

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal, km. 299 Playa del Carmen QROO
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,858 reviews)
"The Ac in the room is not work properly Is suppose to be an adult hotel and they doesn't have activities. The pool area was really boring. The food in the buffet was the same 4 days. They doesn't has variety"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

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Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿4,690 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,690
฿5,790 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
6.8/10 (1,234 reviews)
"Clean rooms, accommodating staff, delicious foods!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Federal 387 Chetmal Cancun Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿9,407 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿9,407
฿11,497 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282 Playa del Carmen QROO
The price is ฿6,438 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿6,438
฿7,904 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Cancun - Tulum km 27.5 Puerto Morelos QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,505 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿6,505
฿7,847 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Puerto Morelos Beach and Puerto Morelos ...
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún - All Inclusive
Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Carr. Federal 307 Chet-Pto. Juarez Puerto Morelos QROO
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
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Excellence Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
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Where to stay in Riviera Maya

Find the best Riviera Maya areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Playacar

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

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and clear blue water.

Gonzalo Guerrero

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

A white church with a cross on top, surrounded by palm trees and people.

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.

A beach with a large sculpture of two figures reaching out to each other, surrounded by palm trees and people.
Photo by Dustin Taylor
Open Photo by Dustin Taylor

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 Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.

A beach at sunset with a colorful sky, palm trees, and people on the sand.

Luis Donaldo Colosio

If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Riviera Maya Travel Guide