Last Minute Vacations To Mayan Riviera
Quick Facts
The Mayan Riviera stretches the length of Punta Brava to Punta Allen and is considered one of the most magnificent tourist spots in the world. With everything from history to a laidback beach lifestyle, it’s no wonder tourists flock here on a yearly basis. Lastminutevacations.ca also offers cruises down the coast of the Mayan Riviera.
Getting There, Getting Around & Other Transportation
Being a popular tourist destination, airport transfers are made easy with buses running every 15 minutes and taking you straight into Playa del Carmen. As your flight lands in The Mayan Riviera there are various ways to get around this beautiful destination. Take a taxi, boat, ferry, scooter, rent a car, bicycle or walk. You can also take a Colectivo, which is a van that runs up and down the 307, which stretches the length of The Mayan Riviera.
Hotels & Places to Stay
White sandy beaches, quaint all-inclusive resorts and tropical paradise await you while in The Mayan Riviera. With an abundance of resorts and hotels stretching the coast, you can choose which one caters to your need while vacationing here. The Adventure Cove Palace, Allegro Resort Playacar and Azul Beach offer peacefulness, relaxation and tranquility. The Azul Hotel brand is a prominent one in The Mayan Riviera and offers an oasis you will want to never leave.
Dining & Nightlife
Enjoy authentic, traditional Mexican meals while in the Mayan Riviera. Restaurants outside the resorts are always exciting to try as they are a break from the all-inclusive buffets and ‘A la Cartes’.
El Taco Quieto
This is one of the best, most authentic Mexican restaurants on the Riviera. Brush up on your Spanish lessons before you go. If you are unable to communicate what you want for dinner, head to the back of the house where you can watch the chef create your dish for you that second.
Negrosal
Enjoy Chef Ivan Luche’s fantastic South American-European-Mexican infused dishes while tasting some of the most exquisite wine in the region.
Posada Margherita
If you are longing for a change from authentic Mexican dishes, try this traditional Italian restaurant.
Test the nightlife waters throughout the Mayan Riviera as there truly is an abundance of nightclubs to choose from. The Tequila Lounge in Cozumel, Ajua in Playa del Carmen and Akua in Chetumal are popular clubs where you can experience a night on the town.
Attractions & Things to Do
The one attraction that is a ‘must see’ while in The Mayan Riviera is of course the Mayan Ruins. These magical pieces of architecture are truly a breathtaking sight to see.
Enjoy the beauty of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters throughout The Mayan Riviera as you snorkel, scuba dive, fish, or spend the day soaking up the sun on a catamaran boat trip.
The Cenotes are a popular tourist destination where fresh water pools connect pristine caverns and other cenotes. Spend the day at a cenote and you will truly feel revitalized.
Currency, Culture and Language
Spanish and English spoken in tourist areas.
Mexican Peso
US Dollar widely accepted