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1 Riviera Maya Tourist Information. Grand Palladium. 2 Map of Riviera Maya3 Town in the Riviera Maya. Puerto Morelos Map. Playa Palms, Mistik Terra.4 Map of Playa del Carmen. Shopping in Riviera Maya. 5 Map of Akumal. Beaches in the Riviera Maya . One Hoteles. 6 Mayan Archeology in the Riviera Maya. Map of the Archeological Zone of Tulum. Map of the City of Tulum. 7 Mayan Archeology in the Riviera Maya. Map of the Archeological Zone of Coba.Hotel Azulik. Hotel Eclipse. 8 Eco Parks & Natural Reserves in Riviera Maya. Xplor, Xcaret, Xel-Há. 9 Activities in Riviera Maya. What to do in the Riviera Maya. Pesca Maya. Jet Planes10 Activities in Riviera Maya. What to do in the Riviera Maya. Riviera Maya’s Diving Map. - Reefs & Cenotes-.11 Activities in Riviera Maya. What to do in the Riviera Maya.12 How to get to Riviera Maya. Nightlife in Riviera Maya. Avis.13 Map of Quintana Roo.

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The terrain all along the Riviera Maya is flat and covered bylow tropical jungle.

Underground river network have formed by dissolution, andthese have been explored and mapped by cave divingthrough sinkhole collapses locally called cenotes.

Local Transportation: Around the area, Cabs are availablealthough expensive. There is also frequent bus servicealong Mexico 307. Several companies operate shuttle-typeservice between Cancun and Tulum with stops at severalspots along the way. Rates are affordable, though serviceis somewhat irregular.

The Riviera Maya was an important commercial and religious center ofthe ancient Mayas during the post-Classic period (1000-1550 AD).Then became an important commercial route when the Spaniardsarrived in the XVI century. The Spanish rule, the wild jungle, pirateraids and the difficulties to access many areas halted development in the region for many years. It was not util the decade of 1980’s that the region known as the Cancún-Tulum corridor gained in popularity. The tourist infrastructure of the area began improving in the early 1990’s and has been growing ever since. This 100-mile long Tourist Corridor known today as Riviera Maya extends 24 miles south of the International Airport of Cancún to the fishing fishing village of Punta Allen. Riviera Maya offers wonderful beaches, turquoise waters and fine white sand, archeological sites, picturesque little towns, recreation centers, freshwater lagoons, underwater caves, cenotes, ecological, and food and lodging options ranging from rustic palapas to gleaming condos, five-star hotels, and all inclusive accommodation. Here you can be seduced by an exquisite culinary tour, experiecing the regional cusine prepared with the inherited Mayan recepies. About the nightlife Riviera Maya has an exciting and cosmopolitan options with a wide variety of bars and nightclubs along the beach. It is an ideal setting for romance, making it a favorite of those who want a beach wedding or an unforgettable honeymoon. The climate is tropical with near 250 days a year of warm sun while the average temperature is 80ºF approximately.

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Puerto Morelos – Small fishing community,a quiet place with a bohemian flair. You canvisit the Crococun crocodile farm, the YaaxChe Botanical Garden, or the MarineNatural Park "Reefs of Puerto Morelos"with a wide variety of multicolored tropicalfish, and breathtaking corals.Playa del Carmen - A once small town,Playa del Carmen has become a touristdevelopment, but it has kept the essenceof a warm small town feeling that offerssmaller lodgings with personalized service.There is a ferry that travels from the pierto Cozumel. The town’s long waterfronthas numerous restaurants, open-air shopsand a brick pedestrian promenade. LaQuinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), the zone'smain artery, is filled with gastronomic andentertainment options, here you can find

everything from diamonds to colorful crafts.The place is blessed with miles of unspoiled beaches and offshore reefs.South of the main dock is Playacar, a self-contained resort boasting luxuryhotels, condos, and a 18-hole golf course.Puerto Aventuras - With white sand beachesand two beautiful bays - Fátima andChanyuyum -, offers numerous attractions.Facing the beach, in the middle of the bay, is anisland that serves as a nocturnal sanctuary forthousands of birds. it is master-planned topreserve the natural beauty. Puerto has waterchannels, a quay and a “malecon”. There is alsoa beach club, spa, hotels, condos, dolphin facility,an 18-hole golf course, tennis club, and ashopping mall. One of the principal attractions isthe San Carlos Marina, where you can rent boatsfor deep-sea fishing or simply to cruise theCaribbean sea's tranquil waters; there areregatta races at the Marina during the monthsof May and June. You can go diving, fishing, orsnorkeling and visit the CEDAM (ShipwreckMuseum) where old ships, coins and nauticaldevices are exhibited. The museum is open daily.Akumal – It is a palm-fringed beach located in asmall bay. Akumal offers excellent hotelaccommodations and restaurants, together withan ecological park, the Ukana I and the Yakulagoon. More than 200 entrances tosubterranean caves, with depths of up to 150meters, make it a gathering place for divers fromaround the world. It is a place for people wholoves water sports.Boca Paila y Punta Allen –Located in the SianKa´an Biosphere, are the ideal place for thosewho prefer to be in contact with nature at itsmost unspoiled. Here you can admire coloniesof herons, crocodiles and manatees.Felipe Carrillo Puerto - The many small villagesin this region keep the same customs, traditionsand way of life as two centuries ago. The placegives you an insight of the Mayan culture.

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In the Riviera Maya you’ll come across everythingfrom modern shopping malls to traditional andcolorful markets, where you can buy all kind ofsouvenirs. Quinta Avenida in Playa del Carmen isa shopping area with exclusive boutiques thathave the latest beach wear and sports accessories,perfume shops, as well as jewelry stores, whereyou can find unique pieces encrusted with bothprecious and semiprecious stones. The stones ofthe Yucatan peninsula are very famous for theirquality, in particular the amethysts, opals, onyxand turquoise. Engraved bracelets, necklaces andsilver earrings are also very popular handcrafteditems.In Puerto Aventuras, near the marina, you’ll find apassageway where you can buy all sorts of items.Other shopping options are the Puerto Morelosdowntown area and Avenida Tulum, which leads tothe Tulum archaeological zone.

Playa Del Carmen has several medical "clinics",small hospitals and a hyperbaric facility. Majorhospitals are also located in Cancun and Cancunhas at least one other hyperbaric facility.

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dirt road accesses to the beach, hotels,restaurants, and dive shops. At thenorthern point there is a lagoon.Kantenah.- Es una bella playa llena depalmeras con un lujoso hotel.It is a long palm-lined beach with a luxuryall-inclusive resort.Chemuyil – Small bay surrounded by jungle.Here the wild nature is untouched and thereare camping facilities and an open-airrestaurant bar. Snorkeling and swimmingare great and deep fishing is also a goodoption. In the months of May to June thesea turtles come to spawn especially atnight. Traveling south, you can visit abeautiful sinkhole.Xcacel – A long white strand beach withdelicate coral formations nestling offshore.Excellent for swimming, snorkeling, diving,and fishing. There is a sunken ship at thebay’s southern point. Camping is permitted.A cenote (sinkhole) where you can goswimming is to be found in the jungle.Xcacel is a turtle-nesting beach, speciallyduring summer.

Akumal means "place of the turtles" in the Mayan language. Seaturtles can be found laying eggs on the beaches at night throughoutthe nesting season (end of April to October) or swimming in the mainbay during the day.

Punta Maroma, Xcalacoco y Punta Bete - It is a two-mile long stretch of pure white sand. There is a cold and clear fresh water river and small hotels and cabins. Xcalacocos is the ideal place for swimming and snorkeling. There are small Mayan archaeological sites, cabins for rent, and restaurants. Playa del Secreto y Playa Paraíso - They are wide strips of white s and beaches. On these beaches, crabs and sea turtles make their homes. Cabin lodging and "All Inclusive" hotel's are available. Paamul - A small rocky bay with clear and placid waters sheltered by a coral reef, assuring good conditions for snorkeling. In the months of May to June the sea turtles come to spawn especially at night. Xpu-há - This stretch of white powdery beach is ideal for snorkeling, diving or even deep-sea fishing. There are seven

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Tulúm – Tulúm offers a series of hotels located from the south of thearcheological site to the entrance of Sian Ka´an Natural Reserve. Thesehotels blend into the natural surroundings and even use solar energysystems. They give a unique experience of peace and tranquility, in factmany of them have the services of meditation, yoga, temazcal, andmassages.

The archeological site is composed of 60 structures, most of which date fromthe 12th to the 15th Centuries. Tulúm was a walled fortress and is the onlyMayan city built on the coast. Among the most important buildings are: ElCastillo (The Castle), The Temple of the Descending God, and The Temple ofthe Frescoes. There are a number of sinkholes around Tulúm. Thearchaeological site offers night tours with special lighting and audio guides thatlast about 45 minutes. Schedule: Every day from 7:00 to 17:00 hrs.

Muyil – One of the oldest Mayan islocated 15 minutes south of Tulumaround a beautiful blue fresh waterlake called "La Laguna" (the lagoon).Although surrounded by thick vegetation,visitors are still able to view the site´sthreetemple groups, "El Castillo" (thecastle) 45 feet tall, is one of the talleststructures in the east coast. Shedule:Every day from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.

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Cobá - It lies between two lakes. It was one of the most importantcity-states in the entire Mayan domain.Archaeologists estimate that some 6,500 structures are still standingin the area. The city flourished from 600 to 900 AD. Cobá is dividedinto groups: the Cobá group, Nohoch-Mul group has one of the tallestpyramids ever found, with a height of 138 feet, the Mecanxoc group,and Group “D”. Shedule: Every day from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.

Quintana Roo has a lower incidence of crime than any

major city in the US., violent crime and armed robbery

are virtually non-existent.

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Punta Allen is the ideal placefor ecotourism, there arevarious outdoor activitiessuch as Fly Fishing, BirdWatching, flora and faunaobservation, boat rides anddelicious regional dishes,some of them prepared withfresh lobster .

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The winters are generallysunny and mild. It startsgetting warmer in March.June can be rainy. July -August are it is usually hotand humid. Tradit ional lySeptember and Octoberhave the highest risk ofhurricanes.Local time: The local timecorresponds to Mexico CityGMT -6 hours.

Aviario Xaman-Ha – A sanctuary with more than 200 birds of 45 differentspecies. The park has more than four acres of tropical jungle where youcan enjoy the flora and fauna of the region.Xcaret - It is an eco-archeological park with an underground river withincredibly transparent water floating through illuminated caves andcaverns. There is an inlet, a lagoon, and beaches ideal for swimming,snorkeling and diving. There is also horseback riding along the oceanfront,and swimming with dolphins. Xcaret also has a tropical aquarium, amuseum, botanical garden, wild bird breeding aviary, butterfly pavilion,manatee lagoon, marine turtles, apiary, bat cave, jaguar & puma islands,mushroom faro, orchid conservatory, deers and dmonkeys, andrestaurants. At night there is an exciting sound and light show on Mayantraditions.Punta Venado – 800 hectares of jungle and 4 km of white sand surrounda traditional mexican hacienda. Go snorkeling and kayaking, explorecaverns and cenotes, adveture on exciting atv tours, or horseback riding.It has a beach club and a rstaurant.Calica - It has an international pier, used by some cruise lines and a ferrythat travels to Cozumel.Kantun-Chi – An ecopark where you can swim in wonderful fresh watercenotes and explore an underground cavern. Shedule:: Daily from 9:00to 17:00 hrs.Aktun Chen – The park has an area of 988 acres of unexplored Rainforest and three caves with a "cenote". The main cave is now suitable for an easy walking tour which has been enhanced with indirect lighting for a better view and enjoyment. There are guided tours that lasts for about an hour and fifteen minutes. It has a small restaurant. Schedule Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. a 17:00 p.m. Last tour 16:30 p.m. Xel-Há – Cut out of the limestone shoreline it is probably the world’s largest natural aquarium. Lockers and dressing rooms are available and snorkeling gear and underwater cameras can be rented. There is a small Mayan archaeological site and a small zoo. Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka'an - The Biosphere Reserve has an area of 528,147 hectares and more than 100 kilometers of coast along the Great Mayan Reef. The Reserve covers jungle, mangroves, marsh, savannah and coral reefs. Biologists have found 1,000 species of plants, some 345 different bird species, and 70 species of mammals. There have been discovered 27 ancient Mayan settlements.

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Soliman Bay is a coastal area located between Akumal andTulum. Its white sandy beach remains mostly undevelopedwith only a few private beach houses nestled among thecoconut palms. The bay is excellent for snorkeling andkayaking.

By 2008, the Quintana Roo Speleological Survey (QRSS)reported more than 430 miles of flooded cave passageswithin the limits of the Riviera Maya including the twolongest underwater cave systems in the world of Sac Actunand Ox Bel Ha.

SPA – In many locatios along the Riviera Maya you can enjoy the SPAservices. They have integrate ancient Mayan traditions and excelentservice.GOLF - Playacar Golf Club is an 18 hole, par 72-championship golf coursedesigned by Robert Von Hagge, renowned for being the most challengingcourse in the zone. Puerto Aventuras Golf Club was designed by ThomasLeeman, it is a beautiful 36 par jungle golf course. El Manglar Golf Courseis an 18 hole course par 54, with an extraordinary natural landscapefeaturing lakes and native vegetation design by Nicklaus Group Design.The Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club, is a par 72 designed by P.B. Dye,it incorporates the native jungle and dramatic vertical elevation changes.The Camaleón Golf Course, is a 18 holes par 72 field desing by GregNorman, it incorporates the tropical jungle, the sinkholes and mangrovesalong the course. Riviera Maya Golf Club, has 18 holes par 72, plus 9 holespar 3 and a practice couse in a tropical jungle area, it is design by RobertTrent Jones II.TENNIS -There is a tennis center in Playacar, Playa del Carmen, in Puerto

Aventuras there are several lit tennis courts, and in the different grand hotels have also tennis courts. FISHING - You can book fishing trips from some hotels or marinas in Playa del Carmen, Xpu-Há, Kantenah, Puerto Aventuras and Akumal. In Punta Allen and Boca Paila, you can try your luck at hooking the elusive bonefish with light tackle. In June takes place the Puerto Morelos Tournament, in May the Copa Faro de Plata Tournament in Puerto Aventuras, and in September the Tournament at Ascensión Bay in Sian Ka´an. KAYAKING.- Kayaking is good in Playa del Carmen, Boca Paila, and Punta Allen. TANDEM PARACHUTE DIVING - Skydive Cancún give an unforgettable experience for all the intrepid visitors to watch from the air the Great Maya Barrier Reef. Jumping tandem means that the instructor will jump with the first-timer, harnessed together. A short flight

orientation on the ground is all that required.

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SCUBA DIVING - The Riviera Maya is “the place” for this sport. With the secondlargest reef in the world along its coastline, is a real underwater paradise.There are facilities, instructors, and gear rentals in Playa del Carmen, Xcaret,Paamul, Puerto Aventuras, Xpu-Há, Kantenah, Chemuyil, Xcacel, and Akumal,the latter being known as a heaven for divers for here you can go skin diving.Moreover, these clear water beaches are also suitable for cave diving, in Playadel Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, and Tulúm.SNORKELING - Riviera Maya is a real paradise for snorkeling. The best placesare Punta Bete, Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, Paamul, Puerto Aventuras,Xpu-Há, Kantenah, Akumal, Chemuyil, Xcacel, and Xel-Ha. Snorkeling is alsopossible in Boca Paila and Punta Allen.

1. Parque NacionalArrecife de Morelos2. Manchones3. Cuevones4. Caracol5. Picudas6. Cerebro7. Los Arcos8. Pared Verde9. Moche Deep10. Moche11. Chunzumbul12. Shangrila13. Jardines14. Sábalos15. Tortuga

16. Barracuda17. Inah18. Mama ViñaShipwreck19. Islote20. Punta Venado21. Paamul22. Paamul Deep23. Gorgonia Reef24. Media Luna25. Morgan Reef26 - Motorcycle Reef27. Las Redes28. Tzimin-Ha29. Trigger Fish30. Horseshoe

31. Tres Bocas32. Chaak Tun33. Chac Mool34. Ponderosa35. Cristalino36. Chikin-Ha37. Azul38. Taj Mahal39. Aktun Chen40. Xunaan Ha

41. Tak Be Ha42. Dos Ojos43. Manatee44. Nohoch Nachich45. Calavera(Temple of Doom)46. Gran Cenote47. Carwash (Aktun Ha)48. Cristal (Naharon)49. Escondido(Maya Blue)50. Angelita

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Among the species you may find in the cave, we can mention:Bahalana Mayana, a small isopod (10 mm in length), findin the Temple of Doom Cave and in the Carwash Cave; theCreaseriella Anops, another isopod (22 mm in legth), acommon resident to most caves of the area; and theStygiomysis Cokei, up to 21 mm in length, usually find inrocks, walls and the ceiling.

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The Cancun International Airport is themain gate of entrance to Riviera Maya,and it is served by all major InternationalAirlines with direct or non-stop servicefrom many places around the world.From the airport, there are severaltransportation services like shuttles andtaxis providing convenient and safeairport transfers to any location in theRiviera Maya. In the southeast corner ofthe Main Terminal there is a bus servicefrom the airport to Playa del Carmen.Other option is to get to Cozumel Airportand take a a modern ferry to Playa delCarmen.

Riviera Maya offers a cosmopolitan and exciting nightlifewith a wide range of restaurants where you can experienceregional cuisine inherited from the Mayans, or enjoy thebest international recipes. In addition, you can find anumber of fun bars with a Caribbean atmosphere andsuperb discos to dance the night away.The large all inclusive resorts located throughout theRiviera Maya have different theme nights, with dinners,shows and lots of entertaining contests and dances toparticipate in.There is something foreveryone to enjoy.

Tulúm, a magnificent Maya site, may formerly have beenknown also by the name Zama, meaning City of Dawnbecause it faces the sunrise. Today’s name Tulum meansfence or wall.

Nohoch Mul pyramid at Coba is higher than the pyramids inChichen Itza and Uxmal. It is 148 feet high.

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