Riviera Maya, Mexico is one of the most vibrant yet relaxing vacation destinations in the world. Packed with cultural wonder, golden beaches on its Caribbean coastline, caves to explore, ancient ruins to marvel, and a suntan climate, it simply has to be visited at least once. The chances are that you are going to want to visit it at least twice.

Let’s take a closer look at why Riviera Maya is your next vacation adventure.

Riviera Maya Luxury Hotels for that Personal Touch

One of the great things about visiting this part of the world is the high number of quality luxury hotels in Riviera Maya which offer everything you can imagine and then a little bit extra. The best ones offer ocean views so day or night you can gaze across the beautiful sea sipping a delightful cocktail. The food is simply fantastic and you can submerge yourself in a life of luxury sleeping in comfort and enjoying the delights. This is simply the best money can buy.

It is recommended to use Iberostar as a starting point for your Riviera Maya adventure.

Swim in the Clearest Underground Water you have Ever Seen

Once you have accommodation secured your next steps should be to swim underground. Riviera Maya is blessed with underground caves and rivers. These were formed and discovered when cenotes- sinkholes formed. There are several tour operators that organize everything for you to explore this fascinating phenomenon.

You may well find yourself swimming in darkness with only headlamps to show the way, or taking a zip wire into an underwater pool. Amazing stuff.

Food to Die For

The standard of restaurants in Riviera Maya is high. Chefs often mix and match traditional food made with authentic Mayan ingredients such as chaya (spinach), together with menus featuring popular dishes from around the world. No matter if your adventurous with your food or prefer something you know and love there is an amazing culinary experience waiting for you.

Ancient Mayan Ruins

Riviera Maya is blessed with ancient Mayan ruins to explore. Some of the most popular are The Tulum Archaeological Site, Chichen Itza, Coba and Muyil. They offer a fascinating glimpse into the past and give you an idea of how ancient peoples used the land.

As well as exploring the ruins you may want to take a deep dive into the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. The name translates to ‘Gift from the Sky’. Since 1987 it is a world heritage site and tours feature floating through the reserve often in life jackets, a visit to the Muyil Archaeological Site and home-cooked food.

Drive like a NASCAR Racer

Often taking people by surprise is the opportunity to drive a NASCAR racing car around a circuit. You can opt to be a co-pilot and have a professional driver throw you in and out of tight bends or take the wheel yourself and live your racing car fantasy.

If the thought of a big and powerful race car is a little scary, you can take a go-kart out on the track and feel the wind on your face. This is a good surprising departure for a beach vacation.

Take a Deep Dive into Adventure Sports

As well as the underwater swimming and cave exploration those of you that want to get out on the ocean will not be disappointed. There are a host of tour operators that offer you scuba diving, sometimes in the underwater caves. Here is a brief list of the adventure opportunities you can savour:

• Boating
• Zip-lining
• Rappelling
• Jungle tours
• Scuba diving
• ATV tours
• Parasailing
• Kayaking
• Deep sea fishing

The list is literally endless. Riviera Maya has something for you if you want to do more than lay on the beach.

Beaches

The beaches are amazing in Riviera Maya. The soft golden sand is ideal to laze in the sun, while looking out across the ocean watching the waves is simply magical. Playa Paraíso and Playa del Carmen are two of the best beaches but all offer brilliant spots to catch the sun.

If you have a family, kids love the beach. Younger ones can dig in the sand while the older ones can swim in the sea. The beach offers so much and in Riviera Maya the beaches are delightful.

Riviera Maya your Next Vacation Adventure

There are few places that offer so much and are so close together. From the ancient Mayan ruins bringing historical context and cultural enlightenment, to gaining a better understanding of the ecosystem via the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, to participating in adventure sports and simply savouring one of the most beautiful spots on the planet, Riviera Maya allows you to do all of this over a space of two weeks.

The accommodation is amazing, the food is perfect, and the water is the clearest you will ever see. Make Riviera Maya your next vacation adventure.