Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen




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Popular places to visit

Xcaret Eco Theme Park
Commune with nature, explore ancient ruins and learn about Mayan culture at this popular theme park, home to a natural underground river.

Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.

Maroma Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area.

Quinta Avenida
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Ferry to Cozumel
Explore the waterfront in Xcaret with a trip to Ferry to Cozumel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Mamitas Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mamitas Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Things to do

Tulum Day-Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

Chichen Itza con Cenote Noolha, Zip-Line, Cocina Maya y Valladolid

Xoximilco Mexican Fiesta: Tasting Traditional Menú & Tequila Open Bar

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park

Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets

Xplor - Food & Beverages Included, Optional Transportation
Riviera Maya Hotel Deals

Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive
"Everything was great except for the seaweed."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda All Inclusive
"This was a beautiful beautiful place. The only issue that I had is that it took three days for maintenance to come and fix my phone two days for them to fix my ceiling fan which still wasn’t working after they fixed it and one day to fix plumbing issues I’m not sure if it was specific to my room, ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Adults Only All Inclusive
"Beautiful resort i will recommend it"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
"This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a hotel. We had no hot water and when fixed it was still cold. Staff and everyone were very nice and helpful. This is setup to get access to the nice part of the resort you have to pay higher price. The restaurants you have to reserve a place. ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Hotel Xcaret Mexico - All Parks / All Fun Inclusive
"Excellent"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Ocean Riviera Paradise All Inclusive
"Clean rooms and stuff"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Riviera Maya

The Fives
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Fives and surrounding area, you can visit Playa Xcalacoco and Punta Esmeralda Beach.

Corasol
While there might not be top attractions in Corasol, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa Xcalacoco and Punta Esmeralda Beach.

Nicte-Ha
Nicte-Ha might not have many top sights, but Punta Esmeralda Beach and Gran Coyote Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maroma
Maroma is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Maroma Beach and Paradise Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Playa del Carmen.

Luis Donaldo Colosio
While visiting Luis Donaldo Colosio, you might make a stop by sights like Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach.

Zazil-ha
While there might not be top attractions in Zazil-ha, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida.
