Riviera Maya Activities

Before you start planning your best option along the Puuc Route, review this list of things to do. You may just decide to make a longer trip out of it. Mayan Ruins are the main attraction, but for the curious traveler, you can dig into the local culture even deeper than other popular tourist areas. A combination of archeological sites with one or two other interests listed below is possible on a day trip. Take your pick and map it out. Bottom line is, you won’t be disappointed no matter what you see this special area of the Yucatan.

The Botanical Gardens in Puerto Morelos, Jardin Botanico (formerly Yaax Che Botanical Gardens), are located just off highway 307, and is a spectacular jungle location and an orchid garden.

Part of a local experience is smelling, seeing and understanding a city. What we love about Playa del Carmen and what has made Playa so popular is that this location is a walking city. You walk to the beach, you walk to the grocery store....

Scuba diving excursion from Xcalak Mexico to Banco Chinchorro, a coral atoll 30 miles off the coast of the Quintana Roo Mexico, the Costa Maya.

Check out these local suggestions for budget travelers and those who want a cheap vacation in Merida. Super suggestions from locals.