Riviera Maya, México

Just south of Cancún, the unspoiled cities and towns that comprise the Riviera Maya region of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula have emerged in just the last few years as increasingly popular vacation and tourist destinations.

Xcacel, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Coastal towns like Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Cozumel Island, and Isla Mujeres have gone from obscure locations to favorite travel destinations for those seeking their own Caribbean vacation paradise.

The region not only offers the wonderful hotels, restaurants, and beaches that vacationers expect, but also boasts vast amounts of undisturbed land. For those who prefer greater solitude on their vacations, or just like communing with nature, the Riviera Maya offers a lot to enjoy. The region also has some of the greatest multicultural diversity of any area in Mexico, where people from Europe, the United States, Canada and other countries have made new homes.

An emerging hot spot for tourists, Playa del Carmen is often the first city in the Riviera Maya region that people know. But the region is quite a bit larger than this one town, starting just 38 km (25 miles) south of the Cancun Airport and extending another 130 km (86 miles) down the cost to the picturesque fishing village of Punta Allen. In addition to Playa del Carmen, the Riviera Maya region encompasses such towns as Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum, Chemuyil, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Secreto, Xpu-Ha, Coba, Boca Paila, and Punta Allen, and some more.

Every one of the villages that comprise the Maya Riviera, as it is also called, has a lot to offer, and each has its own charm and spirit. Throughout the region, you will find a variety of activities, hotels from one to five stars and Gran Plan, from cozy villas to all inclusive luxury suites in the finest resorts. There is so much to enjoy, discover and admire. UndiscoveredMexico.com is glad to be jumping off point for your tropical vacation. Click on any of the links above to learn more about this tropical Caribbean paradise.

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