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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.

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Cheap Riviera Maya Vacation Packages

Royal Hideaway Playa del Carmen by Occidental-Adults Only All Inclusive

5 stars
4.6 / 5 69 reviews
Adults-only Playa del Carmen resort with six pools, full-service spa The Royal Hideaway Playacar is located minutes from eclectic Playa del Carmen. The resort combines quiet ambiance, luxury amenities and first-class service in an adults-only atmosphere. The resort boasts private villa concierge, full service spa, six gourmet restaurants, lounges, unlimited water and land sports and Yucatan Peninsula tours. Also on-site are six pools, including a cascading infinity pool, fitness center, DVD library and Wi-Fi Internet. Complementary Internet access is available in the business center. Highlights: Adults-onlyCascading infinity pool Unlimited water sports Rooms: Expect sophistication and elegance at Royal Hideaway Playacar. Guests choose from luxury, duplex or presidential suites with dark wood tones and beige accents. All suites include fresh fruit tray upon arrival, in-suite climate control, marble bathrooms, Etro amenities, mini-fridge and satellite TV. The duplex suite is a two-story suite with living room. The presidential suite includes living room, dining room, full kitchen and outdoor hydro-massage tub. Partial and full ocean views are available upon request and for a charge. Wi-Fi Internet is also available for a fee. Features: A chef's table and interactive webcam allows guests to go behind the scenes. The webcam features face time with the chef, plus an exclusive live video feed from the kitchen, putting guests directly into the action. Guests also enjoy access to unlimited top shelf alcohol, shuffleboard, basketball, bocce ball, horseshoes, table tennis and cycling. Water sports include scuba clinics, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and aqua aerobics. For a fee, relax in the spa with a massage, body treatment or facial. Premium name products such as Phytomer, Redken and OPI are used. If you're traveling to the Riviera for love, consider hiring the Hideaway's personal wedding coordinator to ensure your special day goes off without a hitch.  Transportation Cancun International Airport Attractions Playa del Carmen (3 mi/4.8 km)Tulum ruins (37 mi/60 km)Chichen Itza (155 mi/250 km) Business­ Meeting and conference spaces accommodate up to 400 people Business center and audiovisual equipment available (fees apply)Wireless Internet (fees may apply)
Value Complimentary Honeymoon Delight
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Maison Tulum

3 stars
2.5 / 5 4 reviews
A cute and comfortable rustic Mexican hotel surrounded by trees and plants from the region. Maison Tulum is located two blocks from the main avenue and 10 minutes from the beach, providing an atmosphere with a touch of tranquility & harmony. Hotel has 7 spacious and brand new rooms fully equipped with ventilators, quiet air-conditioning, television, cable, security box, closets & Wi-Fi. Your stay includes continental breakfast with exquisite bread baked in restaurant with a pleasant view, thanks to the fountains and fish bowls covered in Mayan rock. The hospitality and excellent service levels is a distinctiveness that will make you feel as you well deserve.
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Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa All Inclusive

4 stars
4.3 / 5 269 reviews
Luxurious Tulum resort offers tours of local birds and flowers The Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is located just five minutes from the pyramids of Tulum, the ancient Mayan ruins. The resort is surrounded by turquoise waters and white sand beaches and boasts seven gourmet restaurants, including one extravagant buffet and six bars. All-inclusive Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa perks mean you'll enjoy snorkeling, catamarans, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and an exciting ocean trampoline at no additional cost. The Explorers Club hosts a daily Mayan themed adventure. The Dreams Spa by Pevonia adds relaxation. Highlights: Family-friendly with an Explorers Club for kidsDreams Spa by Pevonia with whirlpool, saunas and steam baths (fees apply)Tours focus on the local flora, fauna and craftspeople Rooms: Expect contemporary, clean lines with elaborate marble floors and personal touches such as a personal mini-bar and an MP3 docking station. Suites at Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa feature king beds, private balconies or patios, hair dryer, twice daily maid service and in-room climate control. Preferred club upgrade rooms include indoor Jacuzzi, double sink vanity and living room. High-speed Internet access is available in-room (fees apply). Features: In addition to the water activities, guests at Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa can partake in theme dinners, weekly beach parties, ping-pong, bocce ball, shuffleboard and climbing wall. Adventurous vacationers can set out for the high seas on a deep-sea fishing or scuba diving trip (fees apply). Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa offers environmental sustainability tours such as bird and flower sightseeing and "Made in Mexico," a showing of sustainable local art, jewelry and fashion. Looking to relax? Check out the world-class Dreams Spa by Pevonia. The spa offers whirlpool, saunas, steam baths, massages, manicures and pedicures and a range of aromatherapy and exotic treatments. (fees may apply) Transportation Cancun International Airport Attractions Tulum Mayan ruins (6 mi/10.3 km)Playa del Carmen (39 mi/64 km)Cancun (82 mi/132 km) Business­ Newly built convention center accommodates up to 600 people with theater seating and 450 people for banquet seatingBusiness center and concierge set-up and tear-down services (fees may apply)
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Occidental Grand Xcaret - All Inclusive

4 stars
3.9 / 5 212 reviews
Family-friendly Caribbean resort adjacent to Xcaret ecological parkThe Occidental Grand Xcaret offers direct access to the ecological park, Xcaret. The resort boasts stretches of white sand beaches, 11 international restaurants and 10 bars. There are 769 spacious suites, five winding pools and 10 public whirlpools at the all-inclusive, family-friendly resort. Because of the resort's close proximity to so many Yucatan treasures, you can venture out on day trips and be back by evening for dinner at one of the resort's spectacular eateries. Highlights:Exclusive direct access to Xcaret ecological parkProvides Unlimited Xcaret Xperience Family-friendly with available cribs and a Kids Club program Rooms: Expect soothing, tropical colors and Mexican decor with dark wood accents and tiled floors. Rooms include a king-sized or two double-sized beds, stocked mini-bar, cable TV, hair dryer and alarm clock. Rooms range from deluxe to the royal club master suite, which features hydromassage bathtubs, luxurious linens, nightly turndown service and plush robes. Also included are private concierge services, in-room Internet access, private pool and whirlpool, balcony and DVD player. Cribs and extra beds are available to any guest upon request. Features: Guests can relax by one of the resort's five pools, hit the man-made beach and cove, play mini-golf, try their hand at archery, tennis or yoga, or spend some time snorkeling in the clear, blue waters. The spa features complementary access to the sauna, steam room and whirlpool for guests looking to relax. If kiddies are tagging along, drop them off at the Kids Club where they'll meet other children and build lasting memories in a supervised environment. For a fee, guests can partake in day excursions to nearby Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xel Ha, or hit the greens for a round of 18. Internet access is also available for a charge.  Transportation Cancun International Airport (46 mi/75 km) Attractions Playa del Carmen (5 mi/8.4 km)Tulum pyramids (35 mi/57 km)Chichen Itza (129 mi/208 km) Business­ State-of-the-art business center 7 meeting rooms accommodate up to 1,200 peopleBusiness center and concierge services (copying, faxing, computer use) are available for a fee Policies and feesThe experience of Unlimited Xcaret Xperience offers exclusive benefits for guests of Occidental Grand Xcaret:Unlimited access and multi-entrance all day long to Xcaret park facilitiesPrivate tour, where a Xcaret expert guide will take them to discover the park’s unique nature, culture and archaeology.Reserved area at the Gran Tlachco Theater during the greatest presentation in Mexico: “Xcaret México Espectacular,” a celebration of culture and history featuring more than 300 artistsDuring their stay at the hotel’s Kids Club, infants can participate in a guided visit to Xcaret, where they’ll experience Mexico’s most representative traditions in the Main Plaza, always cared for by the hotel’s expert staffVIP check-inUnlimited reservations during the whole stay in all specialty restaurants (subject to availability)Free room delivery of purchases made in any of Xcaret park’s stores10% off on meals, beverages at Xcaret park30% off on a 90-minute Special Mayan Massage “WAYAKA”In-room robes and slippers during the whole stay
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Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya

5 stars
4.5 / 5 37 reviews
Award-winning, eco-friendly luxury resort in the Mayakoba communityThe Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya offers guests the opportunity to experience nature: Mangroves, tropical forests, lagoons, water canals and coastal dunes are all on the property. Boat, electric golf carts and bicycles are the only transportation allowed. The Fairmont Mayakoba boasts four restaurants -- two AAA Four Diamond winners -- access to a Greg Norman golf course, El Camaleon, and the Willow Stream Spa with two mineral pools. Kids have a blast at a supervised discovery club and adventure camp, available daily. Highlights: AAA Five Diamond hotel with two AAA Four Diamond restaurantsFairmont Mayakoba is amid water canals and set under a forest canopy; no cars are allowed on the propertyAccess to Greg Norman golf course, El Camaleon Willow Stream Spa with 20 treatment roomsKid's discovery club and adventure camp Rooms: Most of the 401 rooms at Fairmont Mayakoba are set back from the sea for ecological reasons, but there are a few exclusive seaside suites. Expect neutral colors peppered with cheery, bright fabrics and amenities such as evening turndown service. A 24-hour concierge, valet, daily newspaper, LCD TV and high-speed Internet access (daily fees apply) are standard. Signature suites include two bathrooms, living room, private infinity pool on the terrace and sea views. The Presidential suite, located on its own island, is a three-bedroom home complete with living, office and dining rooms, private pool and full-sized refrigerator. Features:The AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, Las Brisas Restaurant & Lounge Bar serves global contemporary cuisine, such as a sashimi trio for two, Monday through Saturday for dinner, and on the terrace for lunch. Regional and international flavors can be had at the Fairmont Mayakoba's AAA Four-Diamond winner El Puerto, which overlooks the lagoon. The more casual La Laguna Grill & Bar offers a breakfast buffet and a la carte lunch with mangrove and canal views. There are two pool bars and a lobby lounge, with free morning coffee and martinis from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The Fairmont Mayakoba is a member of the World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism. Transportation Cancun International Airport Attractions Playa del Carmen (6 mi/10.5 km)Tulum (34 mi/56 km) Business­ Full business center with computer solution, communications, copying and printing Computers are available for rent Wi-Fi Internet access is available Policies and Fees During peak season, the hotel charges a nightly rate for connecting rooms. Requests for connecting rooms can only be confirmed by Fairmont Mayakoba's in-house reservation department and are produced in writing within 24 hours/at check-in.
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Best time to take a vacation to Riviera Maya

  • The tropical climate of the Yucatan Peninsula means that the temperatures in Riviera Maya are excellent all year round; however, between December and April the dry season brings slightly cooler temperatures than in the height of summer. Early fall is the wet season, although it still receives a good amount of beautiful sunshine, so this is when crowds thin out and the hotels and flights are available at cheaper rates. Try and take in the annual week-long Mardi Gras celebration with all its color and processions. The Latin American Food Show each September is extremely popular and attracts huge numbers.

Insider tips for Riviera Maya travel

  • Botanical Gardens

    See the fascinating spider monkeys amongst the many animals living in the spacious Botanical Gardens just outside Puerto Morelos Tun Ha.

  • Puerto Morelos Tun Ha

    Stroll around the small fishing village of Puerto Morelos Tun Ha, taking in the laid-back atmosphere and sampling some great seafood caught that very day.

  • Tulum

    Avoid all those crowded beaches and instead head for the beautiful white sands of Tulum where you can enjoy a few hours of inspirational solitude.

  • Cenote Aktun Ha

    Explore the large open-water area of Cenote Aktun Ha with great snorkeling opportunities just a little off the beaten track.

  • Coba

    Rent yourself a bike and tour the remarkable ancient ruins of Coba at your own leisurely pace.

Riviera Maya highlights

  • Riviera Maya highlights

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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