Riviera Maya Vacation Tips

Holbox Island provides a haven for travelers seeking white sand beaches in a laid-back, small-town setting. Here are three ways to make the most of your next island escape.

If you are looking for different options to relax during your holidays, you have come to the right place. The Mexican Caribbean definitely has something for everybody.

If you have traveled the free highway between Cancun and Merida, you know that this highway is significantly different from the optional toll road. In the ‘old’ days the free road was the only way to get to Chichen Itza.

In small towns like Tulum, Akumal and Puerto Aventuras bikes and golf carts are a good option. You would be surprised of how easy it is to book in advance. If your holidays in Riviera Maya are close, we recommend you to check with your Concierge, the best options on affordable transportation in town.

Water shoes are useful for your Riviera Maya vacation for both the sea and the cenotes. Though water shoes are not necessary they have a purpose.

No crowded nightclubs or wild Spring Break scene here! On Holbox, what you’ll find is laid-back outdoor bars that focus on creative craft cocktails and Mexican beers for chilled-out island-style evenings under the stars. Keep reading to find out our three favorite bars in Isla Holbox.

Snorkeling with the Turtles in Akumal is a precious activity in this little Riviera Maya town. For the sake of protecting the turtles, the rules for using the bay have changed.

Follow this easy running Route in Tulum and find other runners on the route! This is a great way to see Tulum and keep active.

The Coba ruins, a mayan ruin close to the Riviera Maya, is a large archaelogical site that is best seen with a rented bike at the ruins.

It is not a secret that the Riviera Maya is filled with retail stores chocker block full of ‘stereotypical souvenirs that visitors like to take home. Think velvet somberos, maracas, sarapes, and shot glasses.