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By Candyce H. Stapen

Browse the shops along Playa del Carmen's "Fifth Avenue"
Walk through a bat cave, float down a river, and watch a Mexican folkloric show at Xcaret.
Discover underground caves and cenotes at Aktun Chen.
Explore Tulum, an ancient walled Maya City.
Walk through Chichén-Itzá, one of the most important Maya ruins.

Family Overview: Mayan Riviera, Mexico

By Candyce H. Stapen

If you seek a Mexican vacation with great beaches, interesting attractions, great shopping and nightlife, minus the chaos of Cancun, book the Mayan Riviera (also called the Riviera Maya). Family friendly and easy to reach, the Mayan Riviera begins approximately 18 miles south of Cancun International Airport and extends for 75 miles along Mexico's Caribbean coast to Punta Allen in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.Read More

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Hotels

from: $173

Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa - All Inclusive - Hotel

SM 11 MZ9 Lote10
Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Distance: 23.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Esencia - Hotel

Carretera Cancun Tulum Predio Rustico Xpu-Ha Lote 18
Playa Xpu-Ha, Mexico

Distance: 11.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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from: $210

InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa - Hotel

Km 6.5, Carretera a Chankanaab
Cozumel, Mexico

Distance: 12.1 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Selvatica Adventure Kingdom

Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Distance: 24.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Offers a variety of adventure tours, including Extreme Canopy Adventure, Commando Expedition, Corona Rally, Zip & Snorkel, and Zip & Horseback Riding.... Read More

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Xel-Ha

Highway 307, Km. 122
77500

Distance: 34.1 mi. (from destination center)

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Tulum

Hwy. 307
Riviera Maya Mainland
77500

Distance: 34.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This walled, post-classical Mayan city overlooking the Caribbean makes for quite a dramatic... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Riviera Maya

	Distance (mi.)
Cancun Airport	44.7map

Other Smaller Airports near Riviera Maya

	Distance (mi.)
Cozumel Airport	49.1map
Merida Rejon Airport	166.6map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport	224.9map

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