How to Enjoy Riviera Maya, Mexico

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If you like tropical places you will love Riviera Maya. It's located at the Caribbean coastline of Mexico, just a few miles from Cancun. There are many activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, cenotes, swimming with dolphins, horse riding and guided tours to the jungle, archeological zones as Tulum or Chichen Itza. It's a safe place where you can find sports, adventure, relax, romance, nature and tons of fun.

Steps

Consider the many places that are part of Riviera Maya. Some of them are: Akumal, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Coba, Contoy Island, Holbox, Puerto Morelos, Sian Ka'an, Cozumel. You arrive at first at Cancún International Airport, approximately 31 miles north of Playa del Carmen. Riviera Maya has a lot of all-inclusive resorts and boutique hotels as well.
Choose a hotel. Some hotels are better for couples, without loud music and parties at night, just the beautiful ocean sound at night.
Plan to visit Rio Secreto.[1] You can take a guided tour into an underground river with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. It's completely safe, you put on a wet suit and hard hat to explore the cave system. You might be underground for about an hour and a half.
Swim with dolphins at Delphinus: Besides the dolphin swim experience you also learn a lot about these animals. The best part is when dolphins glide you through the water, and the part of the program where you can freely swim with dolphins and pet them.
Xcaret: This eco park (pronounced esh-carette) is near Playa del Carmen (about 30 minutes).[2] You can find some archeological sites, a Mayan village, regional wildlife breeding farms, butterfly pavilion and jaguars and other animals. There are also inlet with clear waters for snorkeling. But one of the attractions is the underground river (don't worry if you're claustrophobic, it's a big space); but you can also try the open river. The ticket price to the park is a little expensive (but worth it). You can eat at the different restaurants around the park; in the evening starts "Xcaret Mexico Espectacular" a Mexican night show, involving Mexico's history, culture and traditional dancings.

Tips

Many of the activities at Riviera Maya are related with nature or archeology, but you can also enjoy nightlife, bars, beach parties and other activities.
Buy online, you can save some money.
Check the weather before you travel.
Look out for quality programs, don't go for the cheap options.
Take a lot of photos!
Give tips at restaurants, or ask if tips included on the price.

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