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Cancun Mayan Coast Vacation Packages

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Mayan Riviera

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100 travel agents – here are some that have been to Cancun Mayan Coast, Mexico.

  • Thomas Donovan ext. 281
  • Csaba Miklos ext. 7249
  • Jairus Maus ext. 7365
  • Judy Donaldson ext. 7233
  • Suzanne McLaughlin ext. 7255
  • Kelly Haines ext. 7406
  • Angela Kocsis ext. 7319
  • Shauna Langille ext. 7355
  • Sandra Gallaugher ext. 7337

Cancun Mayan Coast, Mexico

This “catch-all” term describes smaller developments long the Yucatan Peninsula such as Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, Calica, Puerto Aventuras, and Tulum. This area begins approximately one hour south of Cancun airport, and the ruins of Chichen Itza are approximately two hour's drive from Playa Del Carmen. Large expanses of undeveloped land stretch down this corridor of wide, powder-white sand beach, and resorts continue to develop along this coast. The majority of these resorts were built in the 1990s on dense palm treed parcels of land. Resorts are low rise and sprawling, often outdoing one an other with massive free form swimming pools. The distance from your hotel room to the beach can be quite a walk in these massive resorts, but the relaxed holiday pace and attractive setting make it all worthwhile. Almost all of these resorts are all-inclusive, and as such, “hotel hopping” as one might do in Cancun is not really possible. Nightlife and restaurants are restricted to your resort, with the exception of Playa Del Carmen, a small town in the centre of the Mayan coast. This has become a busy cruise ship port of call, and you will often see ships anchored off shore during the week. The influx of cruise passengers bring visitors mostly to the Mayan ruins and nature park at Xcaret, but many wander the streets of Playa del Carmen shopping for local crafts and souvenirs. A trip into town is a bit disappointing, as paying for a drink at Senor Frog’s when they are included at your resort seems a bit odd. Even in the large resorts, nightlife can be low key, except for the discos in the busiest of resorts.

The Mayan ruins give visitors a unique historical and archealogical reason for visiting this destination, over and above sun and fun. Chichen Itza is the most famous complex of Mayan pyramids, and Tulum is the only site overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. There is enough to see in the Mayan coast to actually take a full week’s tour, but most visitors narrow it down to one or two day trips, which can be easily arranged at your hotel. Renting a car is possible, but it is tough to beat the value of taxis and organized excursions. Most visitors head into Cancun, about one hour away, for some higher paced nightlife. The island of Cozumel is a short ferry ride from Playa Del Carmen, where the major attraction is among the world’s best scuba diving and snorkelling.

The newness of the resorts, the beautiful beach, interesting day trips, and nearby Cancun, make the Mayan Coast our favourite overall best value holiday! If you haven’t been, you gotta go.

Cancun Mayan Coast Quick Facts
Airport Name - Cancun International - CUN
Distance - Airport to Town - 45
Geography - Palm fringed beaches, lush
Spectator Sports - None
Museums & Galleries - None
Duty Free Shopping - Very limited in Playa Del Carmen
Local Crafts & Souvenirs - Good, in Playa Del Carmen
Beaches - Excellent, white, wide, calm
Casinos - None
Golf - 1 - 18 hole championship course, 1 - 9 hole in Puerto Aventuras
Bars & Nightclubs - Limited mostly to hotels, some in Playa Del Carmen
Restaurant Choice - Limited mostly to hotels, some in Playa Del Carmen
Watersports - Good
Self Drive - Right-hand drive - good roads for self exploration
Sightseeing & Excursions - Excellent - Mayan Ruins, historic sites
Scuba Diving - Good - Strong Current
Credit Card Acceptance - Widely Accepted
ATM Availability - Limited access in Playa Del Carmen
Hotel Packages Available - 45
Water Quality - Water mains chlorinated / bottled water still recommended for drinking
Time Zone - Central
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Avg. Rainfall10050404012017011015022521090120
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Mexico City Listing
AcapulcoCancun Mayan CoastCancun Strip
CozumelHuatulcoIxtapa
Los Cabos/La PazManzanilloMazatlan
MeridaPuerto VallartaTampico
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Hotels offered in Cancun Mayan Coast
Akumal Beach ResortAllegro Playacar by OccidentalAventura Cove Palace
Aventura Spa PalaceAzul Fives HotelAzul Hotel & Beach Resort
Azul SensatoriBahia Principe AkumalBahia Principe Surprise
Barcelo Maya Beach ResortBarcelo Maya Caribe BeachBarcelo Maya Colonial Beach
Barcelo Maya PalaceBarcelo Maya TropicalBarcelo Roulette
Belosol BeachBlue Bay Grand EsmeraldaCancun Roulette
Caribbean ParadiseCarmen InnCatalonia Playa Maroma
Catalonia Royal TulumCatalonia YucatanCeiba Del Mar
Club Maeva TulumDesire ResortDreams Puerto Aventuras
Dreams Riviera CancunDreams Tulum Riviera MayaEl Dorado Maroma
El Dorado RoyaleEl Dorado Seaside SuitesEurostars Blue Tulum
Excellence Mexico SupersaverExcellence Riviera CancunFairmont Mayakoba
Gran Bahia Principe CobaGran Bahia Principe TulumGran Porto Real
Grand Coco BayGrand Oasis Riviera MayaGrand Palladium Colonial
Grand Palladium KantenahGrand Palladium Riviera Resort And SpaGrand Palladium White Sand Resort And Spa
Grand Riviera PrincessGrand Sirenis Mayan BeachGrand Sirenis Riviera Maya
Grand Sunset PrincessGrand Xcaret by OccidentalH10 Ocean Maya
H10 Ocean TurquesaH10 Punta Coral BeachHacienda Tres Rios
Hacienda Vista RealHidden Beach Au Naturel ClubIberostar Grand Paraiso
Iberostar Paraiso BeachIberostar Paraiso del MarIberostar Paraiso Lindo
Iberostar Paraiso MayaIberostar Tucan PlayacarIberostar Tucan/Quetzal
La Amada HotelMarina El Cid Riviera MayaMaya Tankah
Now Riviera CancunOasis AkumalOmni Puerto Aventuras
Paradisus Riviera CancunPlaya CocoPlaya Maroma
Playacar PalacePosada San PedroReal Playa del Carmen
Reef Club Playacar BeachRIU LupitaRiu Palace Mexico
Riu Palace Riviera MayaRiu PlayacarRiu Tequila
Riu YucatanRiviera Beach ClubRiviera Maya Beach
Riviera Maya RouletteRoyal Hideaway Playacar by OccidentalRoyal Playa Del Carmen
Royal Suites YucatanSandos CaracolSandos Caracol Beach Resort and Spa
Sandos PlayacarSandos Select ClubSecrets Capri
Secrets MaromaSecrets SilversandsTukan Hotel and Beach Resort
Valentin Imperial MayaVilla Paraiso HolboxViva Wyndham Azteca
Viva Wyndham MayaXpu-Ha PalaceYucatan Explorer Tour
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita
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