Things to do in the Riviera Maya: Unforgettable Riviera Maya activities for the whole family

Boasting hundreds of kilometers of amazing white soft sandy areas that range from that are still virgin and secluded, to the most popular ones and ... suitable for kids, the Riviera Maya beaches could be considered as some of the best of the world by many visitors. You will also be witness of their great Caribbean ambiance and feel the peaceful sensation they will provide you with while enjoying under the sun at Kantenah beach and its idyllic landscape; on Paamul where snorkeling will be an amazing adventure; or on Xpu-Ha beach where you will also find a beautiful lagoon and it is ideal to swim and relax.

Among the varied Riviera Maya attractions and natural wonders, there are the Cenotes or sinkholes, which can be open-air or underground with an ent... rance that allow visitors to descend and refresh in their cool and calm blue waters. Once you enter to this magic underworld, you will notice why Maya people used to consider them as sacred places. Cenotes such as Chac Mool, an ideal and incredible place to dive; Dos Ojos and its more than 67km of underwater rivers perfect for adventurers; and Jardín del Edén, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and fun ones. Choose from the plenty of cenote options available for you in the Riviera Maya. Please use biodegradable sunscreen to preserve the living creatures of cenotes.

If there is something that cannot be missed during a vacation in the Riviera Maya, that is visiting any of the main attractions of this incredible ... Caribbean destination. Let us give you some ideas from which you can start. First, we recommend you to go to the best theme parks in the Riviera Maya, Xcaret Park offering you endless hours of natural beauties to swim, snorkel or contemplate, as well as the best entertainment through a night show called “México Espectacular” (Spectacular Mexico); also, Xplor and its “Fire” version that will give you incredible adventures at night. And if that is not enough, live the magic of JOYÀ by Cirque du Soleil, at Vidanta.

Looking for some cultural activities in the Riviera Maya? During your vacations in the Mexican Caribbean you will experience a bit of everything an... d one of the musts of this paradise is visiting its many archaeological sites. Here you will learn about the ancient Maya culture and we are sure you will be amazed by the monumental buildings of sites like Coba and its impressive structures at the Nohoch Mul and Macanxoc areas; and Muyil, a small though amazing site part of Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve in Tulum. Discover the history and the secrets of these great Maya civilization ancient settlements.

The Riviera Maya is a place where you will always have something entertaining to do. Whether you go South or North, there will be a place or an act... ivity that complements your day, and the proof is in the pudding, with Akumal Bay as our first example, for there you will be able to do some good snorkeling and maybe spot one or two giant turtles. Other interesting spots, which will become of your favorites, are the thousands cenotes you can explore on your way along the Riviera Maya. We give you a hint of our favorites like the Gran Cenote, Ik Kil, Cenote Azul and Cenote Dos Ojos.