Riviera Maya, Mexico Travel Guide; Why Visit Riviera Maya?; Riviera Maya vs. Cancun: What's the Difference?; Where to Stay in Riviera Maya; Luxury Resorts & Caribbean Sea Views; Beautiful Beaches & Oceanfront Pools; What to Wear in Riviera Maya; Dining & Tropical Flavors; Spa & Wellness in Riviera Maya; Riviera Maya with Kids: Family-Friendly Activities; Things to Do in Riviera Maya; Plan Your Riviera Maya Vacation

Riviera Maya

expansive pool area and open-air restaurant terrace at Dreams Puerto Morelos Resort & Spa (formerly Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun) in Bahia Petempich, Puerto Morelos, Mexico, illuminated during dusk

Gorgeous Riviera Maya

We stayed in the Riviera Maya, which was more secluded and peaceful, a perfect fit for our travel aesthetic. While Cancun is a city renowned for its Hotel Zone and vibrant nightlife, the Riviera Maya is a region located south of Cancun, encompassing Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and several small towns. There are numerous attractions, including Mayan ruins, as well as a focus on luxury resorts and fine dining. Riviera Maya offers a more laid-back atmosphere with access to Playa del Carmen. We love the relaxed ambiance and stunning white-sand beaches of the Riviera Maya.

scenic, symmetrical open-air walkway features a traditional high thatched palapa roof, white support columns, and warm recessed lighting at the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya resort in Playa del Secreto, Mexico

Hyatt Ziva Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya in Mexico a vibrant tropical resort courtyard featuring lush green lawns, blooming bright pink bougainvillea or oleander shrubs in the foreground, and tall palm trees framing a thatched-roof palapa-style building under a clear blue sky.

interior of a hotel room at Riviera Maya in Mexico featuring a glass sliding door overlooking a tropical ocean view.

ocean-view infinity pool at Riviera Maya in Mexico

Michele Rosenthal posing by a scenic coastal pool with palm trees and ocean in the background at Riviera Maya in Mexico

a scenic coastal pool with the ocean palm trees a pier and thatched roof in the background by Riviera Maya in Mexico

pool palms ocean at Riviera Maya in Mexico

oceanside pool with palms and boat on the sea by Riviera Maya in Mexico

bright sunny tropical resort with pool palms ocean and pier at Riviera Maya in Mexico

what to wear to the beach at Riviera Maya in Mexico

outdoor dining features fresh fruit on the outdoor patio overlooking a private pool and ocean at Riviera Maya in Mexico

a wooden pier and thatched roof gazebo with palms and a turquoise blue ocean at Riviera Maya in Mexico

luxurious curved pool with private beach bed cabana at Riviera Maya in Mexico

oceanfront swimming pool and lounge area at luxurious Riviera Maya Mexico

sunset on Hyatt Ziva in Riviera Maya Mexico

calming spa waters at Riviera Maya Mexico

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taco stand at a tropical resort Hotel Ziva Riviera Maya Mexico

bright and elegant interior of a modern bridal boutique, featuring mint-green walls, a display mannequin in a lace wedding gown, a floral photo archway, and a long consultation table set with vibrant pink and yellow floral arrangements in Mexico

This scenic wooden pier and thatched-roof palapa gazebo sit over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancún resort in Mexico

scenic wooden pier and thatched-roof palapa gazebo sit over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancún resort in Mexico

a serene tropical sunrise view from a beachfront pool terrace, looking out over calm coastal waters framed by swaying palm trees and a lone fisherman in the distance

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