Mayan Riviera & More Mexico
Mexico getaways offer a great chance to combine resort amenities, beautiful beaches and seas, plus cultural interest such as Mayan history. The Mayan Riviera in particular offers this combo of all-inclusive resorts plus beach and coral reef plus Mayan ruins-- read more below about where to go. Or click on the All-INCLUSIVE RESORTS FOLDER for beach getaways in Cancun, Los Cabos, and other areas.
Cancun Vacation Ideas for Families
Cancun Vacation for Families
Cancun Vacation for Families
Mexico Holidays for Families
Holidays in Mexico offer a great chance to combine resort amenities, beautiful beaches and seas and coral reef, plus Mayan history. Many families stay at all-inclusive resorts with the convenience of all-included meals, drinks, snacks, kids programs, watersports and other activities.
Holidays in Mexico offer a great chance to combine resort amenities, beautiful beaches and seas and coral reef, plus Mayan history. Many families stay at all-inclusive resorts with the convenience of all-included meals, drinks, snacks, kids programs, watersports and other activities.
Mexico All Inclusive Resorts with Baby and Toddler Kids Clubs
Almost every all inclusive resort that welcomes families offers a kids' club, but often these are only for ages four to twelve. Read about resorts that have nurseries, baby clubs, or toddler programs.
Almost every all inclusive resort that welcomes families offers a kids' club, but often these are only for ages four to twelve. Read about resorts that have nurseries, baby clubs, or toddler programs.
Cancun Resorts
Cancun, of course, is Mexico's tourist powerhouse, with a 25-kilometre Hotel Zone of double waterfront (ocean and lagoon). A number of all-inclusives here are popular with families. Xcaret, Tulum, and other Riviera Maya attractions can be reached as day-trips from Cancun.
Cancun, of course, is Mexico's tourist powerhouse, with a 25-kilometre Hotel Zone of double waterfront (ocean and lagoon). A number of all-inclusives here are popular with families. Xcaret, Tulum, and other Riviera Maya attractions can be reached as day-trips from Cancun.
Mayan Riviera - Highlights & Resorts
The 130 km from Cancun south to Tulum offers popular resorts plus fun and fascinating activities: check out the highlights, down the coast from Puerto Morelos to Tulum.
The 130 km from Cancun south to Tulum offers popular resorts plus fun and fascinating activities: check out the highlights, down the coast from Puerto Morelos to Tulum.
Puerto Morelos
Photos of Puerto Morelos, small town south of Cancun and north of Playa del Carmen. Great spot for snorkeling trips; all-inclusive nearby; villa rentals.
Photos of Puerto Morelos, small town south of Cancun and north of Playa del Carmen. Great spot for snorkeling trips; all-inclusive nearby; villa rentals.
Mayan Riviera All-inclusives - A to Z
More about the Mayan Riviera: An A to Z list of popular beach resorts. Also: sign up for a free seven-day newsletter about the Riviera Maya: tips about what to see and do, where to stay, how to get around...
More about the Mayan Riviera: An A to Z list of popular beach resorts. Also: sign up for a free seven-day newsletter about the Riviera Maya: tips about what to see and do, where to stay, how to get around...
Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos remains a small pleasant town in the Riviera Maya, despite all the development along this coast; it's also an excellent center for snorkeling trips to the barrier reef.
Puerto Morelos remains a small pleasant town in the Riviera Maya, despite all the development along this coast; it's also an excellent center for snorkeling trips to the barrier reef.
Cozumel
This island -- known for underwater life-- is reached by a short ferry ride from Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya; read about kid-friendly activities on Cozumel.
This island -- known for underwater life-- is reached by a short ferry ride from Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya; read about kid-friendly activities on Cozumel.
Xcaret Theme Park
Xcaret "eco-archeological" theme park -- on the Riviera Maya an hour south of Cancun-- has underground river swim; snorkeling lagoon; tube floats; dolphin experience; butterfly pavilion; Mayan village; great restaurants; and a dazzling night-time show.
Xcaret "eco-archeological" theme park -- on the Riviera Maya an hour south of Cancun-- has underground river swim; snorkeling lagoon; tube floats; dolphin experience; butterfly pavilion; Mayan village; great restaurants; and a dazzling night-time show.
Costa Maya
For the road less traveled: "Costa Maya" refers to an area south of the Mayan Riviera, in the southernmost part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. A lengthy drive will earn you lovely uncrowded beaches, and your choice of ecotourism activities. Tourism is small-scale at present, except for a cruise port at Majahual.
For the road less traveled: "Costa Maya" refers to an area south of the Mayan Riviera, in the southernmost part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. A lengthy drive will earn you lovely uncrowded beaches, and your choice of ecotourism activities. Tourism is small-scale at present, except for a cruise port at Majahual.
Puerto Vallarta
This popular destination, on Mexico's west coast, has wonderful beaches, many all-inclusive resorts, an old town to explore, and a lingering famous association with with legendary lovers Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
This popular destination, on Mexico's west coast, has wonderful beaches, many all-inclusive resorts, an old town to explore, and a lingering famous association with with legendary lovers Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Riviera Narayit Resorts
Expect to hear more about the "Riviera Nayarit", an area north of popular tourist destination Puerta Vallarta on Mexico's west (Pacific Ocean) coast. The Riviera Nayarit has beautiful beaches (beloved by surfers), lush tropical vegetation, canopy tours.
Expect to hear more about the "Riviera Nayarit", an area north of popular tourist destination Puerta Vallarta on Mexico's west (Pacific Ocean) coast. The Riviera Nayarit has beautiful beaches (beloved by surfers), lush tropical vegetation, canopy tours.
Mexico's Top Travel Destinations
Whether you want to sightsee in one of Mexico's beautiful colonial cities or just head to the beach, About.com's Guide for Mexico Travel overviews top travel destinations.
Whether you want to sightsee in one of Mexico's beautiful colonial cities or just head to the beach, About.com's Guide for Mexico Travel overviews top travel destinations.
More Mexico Vacations: advice, planning
About.com's Guide for on Mexico/Central America for Visitors site covers many areas of the country (which has much more than beaches!), and many aspects of planning a trip.
About.com's Guide for on Mexico/Central America for Visitors site covers many areas of the country (which has much more than beaches!), and many aspects of planning a trip.
Mexico Vacations: Riviera Maya
The Mayan Riviera, south of busy Cancun, is a top area for Mexico vacations, with coral reef, lagoons for snorkeling, Mayan ruins, and unique "eco- theme" parks.
The Mayan Riviera, south of busy Cancun, is a top area for Mexico vacations, with coral reef, lagoons for snorkeling, Mayan ruins, and unique "eco- theme" parks.
Xcaret photos
Xcaret theme park photos
Xcaret theme park photos
Quintana Roo
Legions of North Americans take Mexico vacations in Quintana Roo without knowing it: this state in the Yucatan has the country's Caribbean coast, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, etc. (For all-inclusive resorts in these areas, see the folder above.)
Legions of North Americans take Mexico vacations in Quintana Roo without knowing it: this state in the Yucatan has the country's Caribbean coast, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, etc. (For all-inclusive resorts in these areas, see the folder above.)