The Riviera Maya are a magnet for both Mexicans and visitors from other parts of the world. In this diverse area, activities and imagination go hand in hand: the coast lends itself to all kinds of water sports. There are diving facilities, sport fishing and jungle treks to nearby archaeological sites. Plus amazing beaches with soft white sand.
Inclusions
- Round trip airfare to Cancun
- 7 nights all-inclusive hotel
- Round trip transfers from airport to hotel and hotel to airport
Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax
Sep 12,19, Oct 23,24,26 from $1095 + $500 tax (Dream Sapphire; 5-star)
Sep 12,19,Oct 23,24,26 from $1395 + $500 tax (El Dorado Royale; 5-star) Adults only!
Sep 15,21,Oct 5,13,20,26,30,Nov 6,11,13,Dec 4,11 from $839 + $502 tax (Blue Bay Esmeralda; 4-star)
Sep 15,21,Oct 5,13,20,26,30,Nov 6,11,13,Dec 4,11 from $1069 + $502 tax (Bahia Principe Coba; 4-star) not beachfront but offers beach access
Sep 15,21,Oct 5,13,20,26,30,Nov 6,11,13,Dec 4,11 from $1199 + $502 tax (Bahia Principe Luxury Sian; 4.5-star) Adults only! not beachfront but offers beach access
Sep 15,21,Oct 5,13,20 from $1399 + $502 tax (TRS Yucatan; 5-star) Adults only! Includes $600 resort credit
Sep 21,28,Oct 26,30,Nov 19,26,Dec 11 from $1199 + $655 tax (Royalton Riviera Cancun; 5-star)
Nov 5,6,21-Dec 5 from $1335 + $500 tax (Riu Yucatan; 5-star)
Nov 6,11,13 from $1269 + $496 tax (Barcelo Maya Tropical, Beach, Caribe or Colonial; 4.5-star)
Nov 6,11,13 from $1499 + $496 tax (Barcelo Maya Palace; 5-star)
Nov 6,13,20,27,Dec 4,11 from $1559 + $502 tax (TRS Yucatan; 5-star) Adults only! Includes $600 resort credit
Nov 19-30 from $2099 + $496 tax (Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya; 5-star) Adults Only!
Nov 19-Dec 11 from $1099 + $655 tax (Grand Riviera Princess; 4.5-star)
Nov 19-Dec 11 from $1499 + $655 tax (Platinum Yucatan Princess; 5-star) Adult Only!
Dec 19-31 from $2295 + $500 tax (Riu Tequila; 4.5-star) Kids 2-12 from $1095 + $470 tax – Resort not beachfront but has access to the beach
Dec 19-31 from $2495 + $500 tax (Riu Playacar; 5-star) Kids 2-12 from $1095 + $470 tax
Jan 8,22,29,Feb 5,12,19,26 from $1539 + $496 tax (Barcelo Maya Tropical, Beach, Caribe or Colonial; 4.5-star)
Jan 8,15,22,29,Feb 12,19,26 from $1799 + $496 tax (Barcelo Maya Palace; 5-star)
Jan 13-Feb 3 from $1399 + $649 tax (Bahia Principe Coba; 4-star) not beachfront but offers beach access
Jan 13-Feb 3 from $1499 + $649 tax (Azul Beach Riviera; 5-star)
Jan 13-Feb 3 from $1499 + $649 tax (Margaritaville Island Reserve; 5-star) Adults only!
Government of Quintana Roo Environmental Tax:
Ranging from $1-7 USD* per person per night is to be paid locally to the hotel
Inclusions
- Round trip airfare to Cancun
- 14 nights all-inclusive hotel
- Round trip transfers from airport to hotel and hotel to airport
Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax
Sep 19,Oct 24,26 from $2495 + $500 tax (Dream Sapphire; 5-star)
Sep 19,Oct 23,24,26 from $2895 + $500 tax (El Dorado Royale; 5-star) Adults only!
Oct 1-Nov 29 from $1999 + $655 tax (Grand Riviera Princess ; 4-star)
Oct 1-Nov 29 from $3399 + $655 tax (Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun; 5-star)
Nov 5-30 from $2399 + $484 tax (Barcelo Maya Tropical, Beach, Caribe or Colonial; 4.5-star)
Nov 5-30 from $2699 + $484 tax (Barcelo Maya Palace; 5-star)
Nov 5-30 from $3299 + $484 tax (Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya; 5-star) Adults Only!
Dec 12-31 from $2895 + $500 tax (Riu Tequila; 4.5-star) Kids 2-12 from $1095 + $470 tax – Resort not beachfront but has access to the beach
Dec 12-31 from $3295 + $500 tax (Riu Playacar; 5-star) Kids 2-12 from $1095 + $470 tax
Jan 13-Feb 3 from $2799 + $649 tax (Bahia Principe Coba; 4-star) not beachfront but offers beach access
Jan 13-Feb 3 from $3099 + $649 tax (Azul Beach Riviera; 5-star)
Jan 13-Feb 3 from $3799 + $649 tax (Margaritaville Island Reserve; 5-star) Adults only!
Victoria, Kelowna, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg from $200 more
Government of Quintana Roo Environmental Tax:
Ranging from $1-7 USD* per person per night is to be paid locally to the hotel
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The capital of the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, evolved from a small village of Mayan pilgrims to a lively, cosmopolitan city with the highest urban growth in the country. Its natural features, beauty and long beaches, its enviable geographical location and its blend of sea and jungle make this destination on the Mexican Caribbean a magnet for both Mexicans and visitors from other parts of the world. In this diverse city, activities and imagination go hand in hand: the coast lends itself to all kinds of water sports. There are diving facilities, sport fishing and jungle treks to nearby archaeological sites. The other famous destinations of the riviera, each with its own unique character and attractions, are Akumal, Tulum, Puerto Aventuras to name but a few.
Climate
The climate in the Riviera Maya is hot and humid, but the humidity is not as high as in other areas. The average annual temperature ranges from 25 C to 30 C. Offshore water temperatures range from 26 C in January to 29 C in August. May through November is the rainy season.
Attractions & Sites
Enjoy Playa del Carmen’s Quinta Avenida, with its improvised artists, and dozens of languages blended into a single murmur. Check out also the Xaman-Ha aviary, home to 200 birds set in a tropical forest. If you are into speleology go explore the Cavernas Sacba or the Atkun Chen Caverns. Several attractions are to be found in Xcaret such as the Mayan Village, the archaeological museum or the botanical garden. Just forty-five minutes away, the natural well area of Puerto Aventuras houses Xel-Há an ecological theme park and the largest natural aquarium in the world. Here you can swim with dolphins, see sea turtles, bicycle, snorkel, cliff-dive, and scuba. Some of the lovely coastal villages for you to discover include Puerto Morelos with its alligator farm and botanical garden, Playa del Secreto and Playa Paraiso which is often frequented by sea turtles, the very quiet town of Paamul or last but not least Akumal with its Yal-Ku miniature lagoon.
Currency: Mexican peso (MXN/MXV). But USD is widely accepted. Automated banking machine services are available throughout the country. Canadian debit and credit cards are widely accepted; however, Canadian currency and traveller’s cheques are not.