The Viva Wyndham is a brand of well-priced all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and Mexico. Viva Wyndham Azteca and nearby sister property the Viva Wyndham Maya are located near Playa del Carmen, in the Mayan Riviera about 45-minutes south of the Cancún airport. The Mayan Riviera offers much to explore outside the resort: barrier reef, eco-theme park, Mayan ruins; and if you've ever wanted to try cave diving or snorkeling in a cenote, here's your chance.
Features of the Viva Wyndham Azteca Resort:
- Wide white-sand beach
- large pool with many activities
- Access to the amenities at sister property the Viva Wyndham Maya
- Several restaurants, plus access to restaurants at Viva Wyndham Maya
- Bikes available; lit tennis court; diving center
- Free group tennis, kayaking and introductory diving lessons
- >Access to nearby 18-hole course at Playacar Golf Club
- Viva Wyndham Azteca has a kids club for two age groups between 4 and 12
- The resort has achildren's playground and game room
- Kids' activities include volleyball, table tennis, sand castle-building competitions and talent shows
- Children ages 12 and under stay and eat for a nominal fee
- Excursions to nearby Mayan ruins and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve are available at the tour desk for an extra fee
- Kids' Retreat closes during lunch.*
- Reservations and long pants may be required for dinner.
- Visit the Viva Wyndham Azteca site and the Viva Resorts site.
- -Check prices at Kayak.com
- Read visitors' comments at a site like TripAdvisor.com.
- More about the Mayan Riviera for families.
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
*Always check resort sites for updates!.
Photo courtesy of Viva Wyndham Resorts.
LifeWire, a part of The New York Times Company, provides original and syndicated online lifestyle content. Myka Carroll is a New York–based writer. Formerly an editor for Frommer's Travel Guides, she is the author of New York City for Dummies, 5th edition (Wiley, Sept 2008).
