The beaches are spectacular, but it’s almost impossible to lie on them all day doing nothing when there’s so much to discover in the area. The spectacular archaeological remains of ancient Mayan cities await you.
The secrets of an ancient civilization
Riviera Maya is home to one of the seven wonders of the world: Chichen Itza. This ancient Mayan city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the jewel in the crown of this destination in the Mexican Caribbean. The archaeological sites of Tulum and Cobá are also essential places to visit in Riviera Maya. If later you want to cool off, this is a destination with the best beaches in the world and with the most spectacular cenotes, or underground freshwater ponds. Isla Mujeres and the Mesoamerican coral reef, the second largest in the world, will make your vacation photos like an album of official postcards.