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Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is Mexico's most beautiful and developed Caribbean resort coastline, stretching south from Cancún through Playa del Carmen, Tulum and beyond in a ribbon of turquoise Caribbean water, white sand beaches, world class resorts, outstanding cenotes and the extraordinary Mayan archaeological heritage of Tulum and Cobá. From the celebrity beach clubs of Tulum and the excellent food scene of Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue to the underground rivers of the Aktun Chen caves, the Riviera Maya delivers a complete luxury tropical experience.

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Elect's take

"The Riviera Maya has matured into one of the world's finest luxury resort destinations. The combination of extraordinary beaches, outstanding hotels, world class dining and the extraordinary natural and archaeological heritage creates a destination that I find consistently rewarding."

Tulum has evolved from a backpacker destination into one of the world's most fashionable resort towns, combining its spectacular clifftop Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean with outstanding boutique hotels, exceptional yoga and wellness culture and some of the finest restaurants in Mexico. Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue provides excellent shopping and dining in a pedestrian street. The cenotes of the Riviera Maya are world class, with Gran Cenote and Dos Ojos among the finest accessible swimming and snorkelling experiences in the region. The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve south of Tulum is a UNESCO site of extraordinary natural beauty. Cobá provides an outstanding Mayan archaeological experience.

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Airports

Cancún (CUN)

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Rail

Playa del Carmen Tren Maya Station, Tulum Tren Maya Station, Cancún Tren Maya Station, Puerto Morelos Tren Maya Station

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Cancún Airport serves the Riviera Maya, approximately 45 minutes north of Playa del Carmen. The coastal highway provides easy access down the Riviera Maya.