Category: Mexico

A young girl smiles as she holds a small monkey on her shoulder while wearing a pink-brimmed straw hat. The monkey is part of the various tourist attractions at the Pre-Colombian Mayan ruins of Tulum, Mexico, overlooking the Caribbean Sea on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Things to Do in Riviera Maya and Yucatán

Our 4-Day Itinerary for the Riviera Maya and the Yucatán Peninsula includes adventure-filled days at Puerto Morelos and Playa Paraíso, the Mayan ruins at Tulum and Chichén Itzá, and plenty of downtime by the pool.

Stone carvings stand out against gathering clouds near the Temple of the Warriors at the Yucatán Peninsula's Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá.

Chichen Itza Tours: Ek Balam and Chichén Itzá

Day 4 on the Mayan Riviera: Today we are visiting the Mayan ruins of Ek’ Balam and Chichén Itzá, near the Central Yucatán Peninsula and the city of Valladolid.

A view of a glass sculpture at the Grand Mayan's luxury club on the beach near Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula

Coba Ruins: Cobá and the Grand Mayan

Day 3 on the Mayan Riviera: Today we are visiting the Mayan ruins of Cobá before enjoying the Grand Mayan resort’s luxury club pools and beach between Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

A view of the main stone structure at the Pre-Colombian Mayan ruins at Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. The stone structure sits on a cliff overlooking the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. A white sand beach, rock outcroppings, and dark green foliage fill the foreground.

The Best Beach in Tulum: Playa Paraíso

Day 2 on the Mayan Riviera: Today we are visiting the Mayan ruins of Tulum before relaxing at Playa Paraíso, one of the best beaches in Tulum.

A view of the main stone structure at the Pre-Colombian Mayan ruins at Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. The stone structure sits on a cliff overlooking the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. A white sand beach, rock outcroppings, and dark green foliage fill the foreground.

Riviera Maya Excursions: Tulum Ruins

Day 2 on the Mayan Riviera: Today we are visiting the Mayan ruins of Tulum before relaxing at Playa Paraíso, one of the best beaches in Tulum.

A small pier juts out into the Caribbean Sea between Mexico's Playa de Carmen and Cancún, at the Mayan Palace and Grand Mayan luxury resorts along the Riviera Maya. Clouds reflect the setting sun over the turquoise-blue water and white sand.

Mayan Palace and the Grand Mayan: Must-See Resorts along Riviera Maya and the Yucatán Peninsula

Day 1 on the Mayan Riviera: Today we are visiting Puerto Morelos before enjoying the pools and beaches of the Grand Mayan resort between Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

A small pier juts out into the Caribbean Sea in Mexico's Puerto Morelos, along the Riviera Maya. Clouds float over turquoise-blue water and white sand.

Things to do in Puerto Morelos Mexico

Day 1 on the Mayan Riviera: Today we are visiting Puerto Morelos before enjoying the pools and beaches of the Grand Mayan resort between Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

A young girl smiles as she holds a small monkey on her shoulder while wearing a pink-brimmed straw hat. The monkey is part of the various tourist attractions at the Pre-Colombian Mayan ruins of Tulum, Mexico, overlooking the Caribbean Sea on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Riviera Maya Things to Do

Our 4-Day Itinerary for the Riviera Maya and the Yucatán Peninsula includes adventure-filled days at Puerto Morelos and Playa Paraíso, the Mayan ruins at Tulum and Chichén Itzá, and plenty of downtime by the pool.