Towards the south, leaving behind the luxurious hotels and shopping centers, another world opens up. The Riviera Maya is located in the middle of the northern coast of the Yucatan peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. It begins 20 miles south of the Cancun international airport and ends at a quaint fishing village called Punta Allen, located on a small peninsula within a large Biosphere Reserve. Between these two points, there are many towns different in style and size, each with its own unique character, as well as a variety of beautiful bays and solitary beaches. The largest towns are Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum. Here towns are smaller and there are few tourists with miles of solitary virgin beaches, sparkling white sand and crystalline turquoise waters.

The options for accommodations, activities and dining are incredibly diverse within this paradise. You will find five-star hotels, impeccable service and exquisite cuisine to sleeping in a hammock in the moonlight with only the stars for company and a daily diet of fresh seafood. Golf courses, yachts and deep sea fishing are easy to find, as well as, scuba diving the reef, tours to archeological sites and jungle treks.

Ecology is a major concern among the people who live here. There are beach clean ups and ecological educational campaigns every month. This attempt to conserve and respect the natural surroundings has helped maintain the incredible beauty of the area, attracting visitors who share this consciousness. It’s beauty will be preserved for years to come.

The second largest reef system in the world, the Great Maya Reef, runs along the coastline and an unrestrained jungle surrounds the towns and beaches. In this part of the Mexican Caribbean, full of exotic tropical animals, peering or flying through the branches, there are many places to explore. A unique complex underground river system flows beneath the surface and surprises visitors with magical caverns, caves and cenotes (sinkholes). There are hundreds of archeological sites, remnants of the incredible and timeless Mayan civilization, and a spectacular and plentiful marine life.

The Riviera Maya is a virtual explosion of color and surprise, for the most part without intensive development. It is a region for exploring and discovering beautiful corners where you will be astonished by new marvels every day.

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