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South of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula lies the Riviera Maya, a collection of heaven-like spots including Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos. Another major draw here is the Mayan ruins, ancient remnants of the Meso-Americans, which can be seen throughout the area, most famously in Tulum. Also be sure to check out the cenotes in Macanxoc, Sacalpuc, Yaxlaguna and Xcanh.
You may think these attractions come at a high price, but CheapTickets has budget-friendly tips to put in your Riviera Maya vacation arsenal.
Cheap Hotels
Cheap Riviera Maya hotels
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$212
Barcelo Riviera Maya All Inclusive Complex
4.2
/ 5
1101 reviews
Multiple beachfront resorts in one at this Riviera Maya resort complexThe Barcelo Riviera Maya is situated on Mexico's Caribbean coast near Xcaret. The resort boasts beautiful beaches, pools, restaurants and bars. There are five Barcelo resorts on the property: Barcelo Maya Beach, Barcelo Maya Caribe Beach, Barcelo Maya Colonial Beach, Barcelo Maya Tropical Beach and Barcelo Maya Palace. Along with the hotels, the complex features day and evening entertainment, kids clubs, gyms, saunas, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food. Highlights: Plenty of entertainment with 20 restaurants, on-site discoFamily friendly with kids club, babysitting Rooms: Expect Caribbean and Mayan-style decor and architecture, with neutral, muted color schemes. Creature comforts at Barcelo Riviera Maya include air conditioning, flat-screen TV, coffee maker, alarm clock, ironing board and safe deposit box. Guests choose between views of the lush, tropical gardens or the swimming pools and sea. Master suites offer king beds, living rooms, one full and one half bath, sofa beds and club premium privileges. Extra beds are available free of charge when requested before arrival. Features: An on-site discotheque at Barcelo Riviera Maya stays open late and babysitters are available (fees apply). By day, guests enjoy activities that include kayaking and snorkeling in the transparent waters of the Caribbean, salsa dancing lessons, miniature golfing and watching daily shows. Motorized water sports, scuba diving lessons and boating excursions are offered daily (fees apply). Looking for even more adventure at Barcelo Riviera Maya? Schedule a night dive, cave dive, deep water dive, or shipwreck exploration to get your adrenaline flowing (fees apply). After you've exhausted yourself, enjoy a relaxing massage, facial or body wrap in the spa (fees apply). Transportation: Cancun International Airport (45 miles) Attractions: Xcaret (9 miles)Playa del Carmen (13 miles)Xel-Ha (16 miles)Tulum Mayan ruins (20 miles) Cancun (90 miles) Business: Eight meeting rooms with capacity for up to 1,400 peopleInternet accessFree use of audiovisual equipmentSupport center and concierge
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$111
Allegro Playacar-All Inclusive
3.1
/ 5
33 reviews
Polynesian-style bungalows near Playa del Carmen in Riviera MayaThe Allegro Playacar resort features two-story, Polynesian-style bungalow houses and newly redesigned guestrooms in an intimate setting. A large stretch of beach gives way to Allegro's 286 rooms, all-purpose convention center and world-class restaurants and bars. There are three pools -- one for relaxation, one for action and one for kids. The all-inclusive resort provides Wi-Fi Internet access in the lobby. The Allegro Playacar is located 45 minutes from Cancun's International Airport and close to downtown Playa del Carmen. Highlights: Rooms at Allegro Playacar are set in Polynesian-style bungalow housesThree themed pools for relaxation, action and childrenKids Club open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with video game center Rooms: Expect bright colors in the Allegro Playacar's 286 tropical-themed rooms, which are situated in Polynesian-style bungalows, each with a private balcony or terrace. Rooms feature yellow walls and orange accents, all new furniture and modern amenities. Cool tile floors and thatched roofs combine with airy accessories to create an idyllic vacation setting. Each room includes air conditioning, mini-fridge, ceiling fan, satellite TV, full bath, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and safe. Cribs are available upon request. Features: Allegro Playacar boasts three pools for whatever your mood -- one for relaxing, one for activities and one just for kids. For a unique experience, guests can tour the chef's selection of fresh chilies in the "Chilarium." The all-inclusive package features water sports including kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding, sailing and windsurfing. Athletic guests will appreciate the volleyball, tennis and basketball courts while gamers enjoy ping-pong, darts and billiards. At night, themed parties such as Boogie Dreams allow you to dance the night away. For kids, a mini disco with piñatas and games keeps everyone entertained. For a fee, guests at Allegro Playacar can head out on a Scuba or deep-sea fishing excursion, or relax in the spa or on the golf course. Transportation Cancun International Airport (45 minutes) Attractions Playa del Carmen (0.2 mi/1.5 km)Xel-Ha (21 mi/35 km) Business An on-site theater and convention center seats up to 400 guestsWi-Fi Internet is available (fees may apply) A full concierge and convention staff is available for hire
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$293
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
4.1
/ 5
89 reviews
Unique suites and relaxation at this Caribbean resort and spaThe Dreams Resort & Spa is located 30 minutes from Cancun. The resort promises elegance with its unique octagonal rooms that offer views of the ocean, pools or gardens. The Caribbean provides the perfect backdrop for the resort's swimming pools, nine international restaurants and six bars. The staff provides 24-hour room service, plans day and evening activities and hosts a supervised Explorer's Club for kids. Highlights: Octagonal roomsFamily-friendlyExplorer's Club for kids Rooms: Find serene, contemporary Mexican style in unique octagonal-shaped suites with neutral earth tones and dark wood accents. Elaborate marble floors and bathrooms, indoor Jacuzzis, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers, air conditioning, 32-inch flat screen TVs and mini-bars are provided in all suites. Some of the Dreams Resort & Spa's suites feature exterior Jacuzzis and plunge pools and spacious terraces. For a fee, Internet access is available in all suites. Connecting rooms and rooms for guests with disabilities are available upon request. Features: Guests at the Dreams Resort & Spa have a plethora of activities available to them. Vacationers can snorkel the barrier reef, kayak, jump on the ocean trampoline, take a yoga class, learn Spanish, join a cooking or dancing class or try their luck at billiards. For a fee, windsurfing and dive clinics are also available. Kids have a blast at the Explorer's Club. At night, dance the night away at a moonlight theme party or nightclub or relax during a movie on the beach. There is an on-site Dreams Spa by Pevonia. Transportation Cancun International Airport (18 mi/29 km) Attractions Playa del Carmen (24 mi/39 km)Tulum pyramids (26 mi/42.5 km)Cancun (26 mi/43 km) Business Seven meeting rooms and one boardroom and terrace available7,196 square foot ballroom accommodates up to 550 guests Computers with Internet access, printers, copiers, phones, fax and other business essentials available (fees may apply)Wireless Internet access available (fees may apply)Business center and concierge support available (fees may apply)
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$67
Cabanas Los Lirios Tulum
3.7
/ 5
6 reviews
Located just in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, Los Lirios is a beach front hotel in Tulum only a short drive from the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve, offering unusual comfort and lovely spacious rooms to its guests. Los Lirios Tulum Cabins is the right place if you want to be totally relaxed, far from stress.
Los Lirios Cabanas Hotel is the perfect combination between forest conservation and eco-tourism, and Caribbean luxury. The hotel offers its guests a variety of services including massage, Yoga classes, car rental and tours to the closer areas, including the archeological sites of Tulum and Coba, ecological parks like Xcaret, Xel-Ha and Tres Rios, the Sian Ka'an biosphere reservation, and the Aktun Chen cave, plus horseback riding in Tres Rios. Water sport, can enjoy snorkeling and diving expeditions as well as deep sea fishing and boating trips all of which can be arranged on site. Either if you are a honeymooner, a deep-sea fishing enthusiast, cabins location will put you on the right spot for an unforgettable experience in the Mexican Caribbean.
FREE Daily American Breakfast + A/C in the Rooms
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$262
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
4.1
/ 5
99 reviews
Mayan-inspired Caribbean resort with watersports, unique classesThe Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun is located just 15 minutes from the Cancun International Airport. The resort boasts six international restaurants, seven bars, three oceanfront pools, a children's pool, spa and fitness center. Suites are situated in a mangrove preserve. Guests can plan an excursion to nearby Playa del Carmen or take a further trip to the archeological site at Tulum or the freshwater lagoons at Xel-Ha. The resort offers unique classes such as cooking, sushi making, wine tasting, candle making, painting and dance. Highlights: Six restaurants, seven bars, three pools at Now Sapphire Riviera CancunUnique classes such as sushi making, wine tasting and danceConveniently located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen Rooms: Expect traditional Mayan architecture in the suites at Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun. Cool marble floors and exaggerated crown molding combine with bright accent furnishings to create a comfortable space that still feels regal and special. Guests choose from one of 496 suites including junior and preferred club suites. All rooms include one king-sized or two double beds, Jacuzzi for two, cable TV, daily refreshed mini-bar, electronic safe and 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi Internet (fees may apply). Preferred Club guests receive VIP amenities, a living room, two flat-screen TVs, private beach and free Internet, among other perks. Cribs are available upon request. Features: Guests at Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun enjoy Hobie cats, kayaks, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, waterfall swimming pool and shopping. The fitness center, open daily, caters to health-conscious guests with a stair climber, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, treadmills and free weights. For a relaxing visit, book a visit in the beautiful spa or practice your backswing on the golf course (fees may apply). At night, watch a movie on the beach or participate in Now Sapphire's exciting theme night parties. Transportation Cancun International Airport (15 minutes) Attractions Playa del Carmen (12 mi/19 km)Xel-Ha (22 mi/35 km)Tulum (28 mi/45 km) Business High-speed wireless Internet (fees may apply)
Riviera Maya highlights
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Cancun
Cancun is home to sun, fun, fantastic nightlife and spring-breakers. But Cancun isn't just for college kids seeking a wild time. For the ultimate in relaxation on your Riviera Maya vacation, there's sea and sand galore at Playa Tortugas and Playa Delfines. And if you crave exploration with a refreshing plunge at the end, point your compass towards the Boca del Puma cenote.
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Playa del Carmen
If beaches and bargain-shopping are high on your list for a complete Riviera Maya travel experience, Playa del Carmen in the place for you. For the former, you can take your pick between Main Beach, Coco Beach and Mamitas Beach. For the latter, Quinta Avenida is chockablock with boutique stores and souvenir stalls, plus an endless line of traditional Mexican eateries.
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Coba
Travel to this little village to scope out ancient Mayan ruins and gorgeous views of the jungle. Climb the 120 steps to the top of Nohoch Mul for a phenomenal perspective. And don't forget to take a refreshing dip in the local cenote when you're done.
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Akumal
This heavenly destination is home to caves, subterranean waters and turtles. Kick back on the white sands of Halfmoon Bay and go snorkeling in the colorful coral. Fuel up with great grub at low prices from local vendors: Lol-Ha is great for Mexican and Americana eats, while La Buena Vida is ideal for cheap drinks and a quick snack.
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Mercados
You'll find markets everywhere on your Riviera Maya travels. Some of the best include Cancun's Mercado 28, where you can pick up plenty of silver jewelry and cheap nosh. The Organic Farmers Market, held every Saturday in Tulum, offers everything from organic honey and pumpkins to a massive array of herbs and spices.
