Mayan Riviera and Yucatan destinations/resort towns—Mexican Caribbean

Akumal: town center, Yal-ku lagoon, Half Moon Bay, Jade Bay, South Akumal and Aventuras Akumal: Akumal is known as The Place of Turtles, but could just as easily be called The Place of Magic because of its ability to make all your worries and stress disappear. "Las Bahías de Akumal" or "The Akumal Bays" are a series of six bays starting at Yal-Ku Lagoon to the north and ending at Aventuras Akumal to the south. more

Cozumel Island: SCUBA diving and snorkeling on world class coral reefs, deserted beaches, marine parks, nature reserves; plus, shopping, restaurants and night life, tropical Isla Cozumel has it all. more

Isla Holbox: Shake off society's restraints and set your sail for the Gulf of Mexico, if you dare. Travel light because Isla Holbox is a little tricky to get to. Isla Holbox harkens back to the old days of sandy streets, cool accommodations (a few with AC) and warm people. It's not for everybody and that's just fine. But for the adventurous, this could be paradise found. Don't miss the seasonal trips to see the whales sharks! more

Mahahual: No, Mahahual is not in the Riviera Maya. It is the Costa Maya's newest tourist town on the Mexican Caribbean. Mahahual is at a fledgling stage of development but growing rapidly as more interest is focused on nearby natural assets. The center of town is actually quite small but beaches stretch north to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and south to the coastal town of Xcalak, last stop before Belize, C.A. more

Playa del Carmen & Playacar: Playa del Carmen is one of the fastest growing, most fun towns in the Caribbean. An international mix of fun loving travelers come here to party, enjoy the beach and just generally immerse themselves in the tropical splendor. To the south of Playa and right next door is Playacar, with beach houses, all-inclusive resorts, golf, Xaman-Ha Aviary & Plaza Playacar. more

Puerto Aventuras: Puerto Aventuras is a gated luxury marina community offering condominiums, hotels and luxury Caribbean front villas to vacationers. It has a wonderful beach and a wide selection of restaurants, gift shops, several dive centers, fishing boats, a couple sailboat tours and day adventure land tour operators. more

Puerto Morelos: This little fishing town is convenient to the Cancun airport and is changing to accommodate vacationers more every day. Enjoy a town that still remembers the old days of the Mexican Caribbean. Great restaurants and some interesting shopping too. more

Soliman Bay & Tankah Bay: People like Soliman Bay & Tankah because they're a step back in time, away from mainstream tourism and back to the roots of the tropical experience. Soliman Bay is a place to kick back and chill-out, purge all your stress and absorb the cool blue Caribbean seascape. more

Southern Quintana Roo: Laguna Bacalar, a turquoise ribbon winding through the jungle, is a gateway to some of the Yucatan's most fantastic archaeological sites. more

Tulum: There's more to Tulum than just the famous ruins! Tourists from around the globe are discovering Tulum for its sand swept beaches & turquoise sea. This is coconut heaven! more

Xcalak: Just north of Belize on the Caribbean, Xcalak Mexico is serene and natural, and has great coral reefs, snorkeling, diving, bone fishing and sea kayaking. more