Mayan Riviera all-inclusive resorts
The "Riviera Maya", south of Cancun, is a prime area for family getaways, with many all-inclusives, and much to explore outside them too: Mayan ruins, coral reef, snorkeling lagoons, and unique eco-theme parks -- read more about Mayan Riviera highlights.
Mayan Riviera - Top Spot for Families
Highlights, and top resorts for families.
Highlights, and top resorts for families.
Free e-course about the Riviera Maya for families
This 75-mile coast is one of the best vacation spots for families, with its combination of all-inclusives plus so much to do outside the resorts. Sign up for 7 days of free emailed lessons about the "Riviera Maya", with tips about what to do, where to stay, how to get around.
This 75-mile coast is one of the best vacation spots for families, with its combination of all-inclusives plus so much to do outside the resorts. Sign up for 7 days of free emailed lessons about the "Riviera Maya", with tips about what to do, where to stay, how to get around.
Mayan Riviera - highlights for families
In the "Riviera Maya", terrific outings await outside the resorts so popular with families: snorkeling on the second largest barrier reef in the world; Xcaret eco-theme park, with first-rate night-show; Tulum Mayan ruins, right on the sea; "cenote" swimming holes; and more.
In the "Riviera Maya", terrific outings await outside the resorts so popular with families: snorkeling on the second largest barrier reef in the world; Xcaret eco-theme park, with first-rate night-show; Tulum Mayan ruins, right on the sea; "cenote" swimming holes; and more.
A to Z - Mayan Riviera Resorts
From Allegro to Xpu Ha Palace, on the Mayan Riviera.
From Allegro to Xpu Ha Palace, on the Mayan Riviera.
Allegro Playacar by Occidental
A 20 minute walk-- 5 minute taxi ride -- from busy tourist town Playa del Carmen. Kids' club; watersports; etc.
A 20 minute walk-- 5 minute taxi ride -- from busy tourist town Playa del Carmen. Kids' club; watersports; etc.
Barcelo Maya Beach Resort
Family-friendly all-inclusive south of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya, and near the Xcaret and Xel-Ha eco-parks; large lush grounds, 2km white sand beach, snorkeling on the spot.
Family-friendly all-inclusive south of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya, and near the Xcaret and Xel-Ha eco-parks; large lush grounds, 2km white sand beach, snorkeling on the spot.
Dreams Tulum
23 acres, two miles of beach, natural cenote-- and location right by Tulum's beautiful seaside Mayan ruins, at the south end of the Riviera Maya.
23 acres, two miles of beach, natural cenote-- and location right by Tulum's beautiful seaside Mayan ruins, at the south end of the Riviera Maya.
El Cid Marina Riviera Maya
All-inclusive, new in 2006; location just 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport, and right next to great snorkeling on the second largest barrier coral reef in the world. Huge freeform pool has waterplay zone with slide and cliff jump.
All-inclusive, new in 2006; location just 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport, and right next to great snorkeling on the second largest barrier coral reef in the world. Huge freeform pool has waterplay zone with slide and cliff jump.
Grand Palladium Colonial and Kantenah Resort & Spa
This pair of resorts is part of a complex of four, on a half-mile of beach in the Akumal area of the Riviera Maya.
This pair of resorts is part of a complex of four, on a half-mile of beach in the Akumal area of the Riviera Maya.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso
At this giant complex is on the Riviera Maya-- 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen-- Iberostar has two pairs of resorts with lush grounds, lazy river, wave pool, kids' pools, many restaurants, shopping center, spa, and P.B. Dye golf course. A fifth resort is being built.
At this giant complex is on the Riviera Maya-- 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen-- Iberostar has two pairs of resorts with lush grounds, lazy river, wave pool, kids' pools, many restaurants, shopping center, spa, and P.B. Dye golf course. A fifth resort is being built.
Iberostar Paraiso Beach Hotel
One of the resorts in Iberostar's giant Paraiso Playa complex on the Riviera Maya; The Iberostar Paraiso Beach is paired with the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar.
One of the resorts in Iberostar's giant Paraiso Playa complex on the Riviera Maya; The Iberostar Paraiso Beach is paired with the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar.
Iberostar Paraiso Lindo
Also part of Iberostar's multi-resort "Playa Paraiso" complex, this resort is paired with the Iberostar Paraiso Maya, and shares a wave pool and lazy river. Guests at the Lindo can "dine around" and play at the Paraiso Beach and the Del Mar.
Also part of Iberostar's multi-resort "Playa Paraiso" complex, this resort is paired with the Iberostar Paraiso Maya, and shares a wave pool and lazy river. Guests at the Lindo can "dine around" and play at the Paraiso Beach and the Del Mar.
Iberostar Paraiso Maya
The Iberostar Paraiso Maya is the most luxurious of the four resorts at Iberostar's Playa Paraiso complex. Guests at the Maya have access to all restaurants and facilities at the other resorts, and also have exclusive areas.
The Iberostar Paraiso Maya is the most luxurious of the four resorts at Iberostar's Playa Paraiso complex. Guests at the Maya have access to all restaurants and facilities at the other resorts, and also have exclusive areas.
Iberostar Tucan - Playa del Carmen
All-inclusive near Playa del Carmen with lush grounds and large pool complex.
All-inclusive near Playa del Carmen with lush grounds and large pool complex.
Paradisus Riviera Cancun
15 minutes south of the Cancun airport, on the Riviera Maya; part of the Sol Melia chain. Kids club has programs for babies and preschoolers (unusual in Mexico); big stretch of beach; free watersports; lake-like pool and additional pools also.
15 minutes south of the Cancun airport, on the Riviera Maya; part of the Sol Melia chain. Kids club has programs for babies and preschoolers (unusual in Mexico); big stretch of beach; free watersports; lake-like pool and additional pools also.
Playacar Palace - Riviera Maya
In the Playacar Hotel Zone of Playa del Carmen, 45 minutes south of the Cancun airport and in the middle of the Riviera Maya. Palace resorts have a "stay at one, enjoy all" policy: you can make day visits to other Palaces. Good location for visiting Riviera Maya highlights such as Xcaret and Tulum; day-trips to Cozumel leave from Playa del Carmen.
In the Playacar Hotel Zone of Playa del Carmen, 45 minutes south of the Cancun airport and in the middle of the Riviera Maya. Palace resorts have a "stay at one, enjoy all" policy: you can make day visits to other Palaces. Good location for visiting Riviera Maya highlights such as Xcaret and Tulum; day-trips to Cozumel leave from Playa del Carmen.
Sunscape Puerto Aventuras - Riviera Maya
Central location, in Puerto Aventuras (upscale area with shops, golf, etc.) on the Riviera Maya; kids club; coral reef 100 yards from the beach.
Central location, in Puerto Aventuras (upscale area with shops, golf, etc.) on the Riviera Maya; kids club; coral reef 100 yards from the beach.
Xpu Ha Palace
Profile of this unique Riviera Maya all-inclusive, with "eco-park" type settings, thatched-roof bungalows, snorkeling lagoon, and many outdoor activities. Photos, also.
Profile of this unique Riviera Maya all-inclusive, with "eco-park" type settings, thatched-roof bungalows, snorkeling lagoon, and many outdoor activities. Photos, also.