Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan - Riviera Maya (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
You’ll love road-tripping in the Riviera Maya, a tourist corridor of postcard-perfect beaches, scenic ruins and fun-filled cenotes (limestone sinkholes). Yes, the Riviera Maya is growing fast, too fast some might say, but in spite of all the development, you can still find that small fishing town or head inland to catch a glimpse of the Mexico that tourism forgot.
- Marvel at Maya ruins dramatically situated on a rugged cliff in Tulum, then go for a swim down below
- Hang out at chic sidewalk restaurants and beachside bars in Playa del Carmen, or if you feel inspired, take a Spanish course
- Rent a bike at Cobá and follow trails that lead to amazing Maya ruins, then go for a dip in nearby swimming holes
Coverage includes: Puerto Morelos, Punta Bete, Playa del Carmen, Punta Venado, Paamul, Xpu-Há, Akumal, Xcacel-Xcacelito, Bahías de Punta Solimán, Tankah, Tulum, Around Tulum.
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