Riviera Maya Tours and Sightseeing,
and Playa del Carmen Attractions
Although you might never wish to leave our Riviera Maya resort, there are many landmarks and ancient cities nearby to explore: Xcaret, Cozumel, Xel-ha, Tulum, Cancun, Coba, Isla Mujeres, Sian-Khan, Chichen-Itza, Akumal, Valladolid, Merida and Uxmal. Playa del Carmen and its many attractions and museums is a ten-minute ride away.
Landmarks and Ancient Cities to see include:
- Xcaret, archeological Maya ruins, snorkeling in crystal caves
- Cozumel, Mexico's largest island offers superb scuba diving, restaurants and shops
- Xel-Ha, natural aquarium - snorkeling and relaxing
- Tulum, Maya ruins including "Temple of the Descending God"
- Cancun, tourist destination offering thirteen miles stretch of beautiful Caribbean beaches
- Coba, archeological Maya ruins once was largest Maya city
- Isla Mujeres, island offering snorkeling and white-sand beaches
- Sian-Khan, Mexico's largest natural reserve
- Chichen Itza, capital of the Ancient Maya empire
- Akumal, seaside village offering snorkeling, scuba diving, restaurants, shopping
- Valladolid, old Spanish colonial town founded in 1544 built the Maya era city of the Cupules, Zaci
- Merida, one of Mexico's most hospitable and nostalgic colonial cities
- Uxmal, ancient Maya City, Pyramid of the Magician, The Governor's Palace
- Playa del Carmen, seaside village offering alabaster-white beaches, gentle surf, coral reefs and slow lifestyle
Xcaret
Xcaret provides experiences for all your senses. Here, you will find: archaeological ruins, horses, a farm with tropical birds, butterfly caves, bat caves, beach; you can practice your snorkeling abilities in its famous crystal caves and the well-known underground river.
Xel-Ha
Xel-Ha is the perfect spot for snorkeling and relaxing. This natural aquarium is famous for its thousands of brightly colored tropical fish and the dramatic limestone formations. Here you will be able to explore creeks, lagoons and caves fed by subterranean rivers. Xel-Ha is a living invitation to enjoy sustainable tourism and recreation in a preserved natural environment. It's the best way to explore the Maya culture understanding the natural world. Visit Xel-Ha, the largest natural aquarium in Mexico.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is the capital of the ancient Maya empire. Follow the steps into the past and discover the most important cultural center of the Maya civilization, considered one of the most advanced in America.
The mysterious city of Chichen Itza was an important ceremonial center and you can still see the magnificent pyramid of Kukulkan (75 feet high and without a doubt the most impressive monument in Chichen Itza), the Temple of the Warriors, the Ball Court, the Observatory and the Sacred Well where countless victims were sacrificed to ancient gods.