Riviera Maya

城市概覽

Due to the construction of Cancún International Airport, this has become a popular and fairly inexpensive area to visit. You can fly in, pick up a car and explore the Yucatán Peninsula very easily. Most who visit the Mayan Riviera are staying at all inclusive resorts and are transferred from the airport to the resort along this path by bus or shuttle to their accommodations. It is a wonderful place for families or single visitors to visit. Tourism is the main industry and visitors are treated very well (almost too well). If you never leave the resort, you will likely be quite happy. If you choose to explore, it is a 120-km (75-mile) road, so be home by dark.

如何抵達

By plane The nearest international airport to the Mayan Riviera is Cancún International Airport (CUN IATA), the second busiest airport in Mexico. The airport receives international flyers from most large Western Hemisphere airports and several major European gateways, though there are no non-stop flights to Asia or Australia. The airport is also served by a Tren Maya station. A more convenient airport for many parts of the Mayan Riviera is the modern Tulum International Airport (TQO IATA), which opened in 2023. It is served by most Mexican domestic carriers with many international routes with service to Canada, the United States, and Latin America. The airport is also served by a Tren Maya station. Travelers to Playa del Carmen or the southern end of the Mayan Riviera may find it convenient to fly to Cozumel Intnernational Airport (CZM IATA). High-speed ferries connect the island of Cozumel to the Playa del Carmen on the mainland. Once you arrive, you have a few options to get to your destination. There are several rental car agencies at the airport, or you get a taxi from the airport. (It's a good idea to agree upon a fare inside the airport terminal with one of the taxi providers, before heading out to an individual taxi.) There are also private transportation services that can be pre-booked directly, or that your hotel can help arrange. There is also service from the bus company ADO, which will be the cheapest option. (Check ahead of your flight to ensure bus timetables match your arrival / departure times, as they can be limited.) ADO buses serve all four terminals in the Cancun airport. You may also find it convenient to travel onwards by train using the Tren Maya trains which have several stops in the Mayan Riviera.

By bus While Mexico boasts among the most comfortable buses in the world, a long distance bus ride from Mexico City to Yucatan, while possible, won't be much cheaper than a flight. However, if you are already anywhere in the Yucatan Peninsula,

當地交通

By car The major cities, such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen offer many car rental agencies. North American drivers will feel at home on the road here, despite some drivers' quirks. For example, on the main two-lane highway along the Riviera, it is common courtesy for slower drivers to pull over onto the shoulder to let faster drivers pass. Rent a car at the Cancun airport. Playa del Carmen is roughly 45 minutes from the airport. Tulum is another 45 minutes. After passing through Playa del Carmen, the main highway (Rte 307) turns from a modern 4-lane highway into a "two and a half" lane highway. There are two regular lanes and an extra-wide shoulder to allow slower vehicles to pull over to let faster vehicles pass. From the city of Tulum, the Boca Paiala road provides access to the beach-side hotels and areas further south, such as Punta Allen. This dirt road, if not freshly resurfaced, has massive potholes (commonly wider than a car). It is passable with a VW bug or a scooter, but the trip will be much more arduous than if travelled with a Jeep or other SUV/truck.

By bus

From the bus stations you can find first class bus service from bus station to bus station as well as limited bus service to the Cancun International Airport. ADO is one of the largest national providers of first class and luxury bus transportation and they are the major bus company in the Yucatan region. ADO has routes from Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum to most major cities, including Merida, Chetumal, and Mahajual. Travel within the region is frequently on the Mayab or Oriente bus lines, which are often just as new and comfortable as the first-class ADO buses. Mayab and Oriente are owned by ADO and buses depart from ADO bus terminals.

By collective van Many collectivos (also called combis or peseros) run between the major cities and offer cheap transportation for local workers and budget-minded tourists. The collectivos run between the major cities like Cancun, Puerto Morel

必看景點

Mayan ruins at Tulum - right next to a beach where you can swim. While many people just go to the beach and do nothing else. A Mayan museum is in Cancun. Coba is the largest Maya site in the Mayan Riviera. Cenotes (Karst caves with underground rivers and lakes). There are hundreds of these in the Mayan Riviera and Puerto Morelos is the start of an official itinerary called the Ruta de Cenotes that visits several of them. Mesoamerican Reef is the second largest reef in the world. It lies just off shore along the entire Mayan Riviera. Dive shops offer scuba and snorkeling trips to see the reefs.

體驗活動

Rio Secreto, discover one of the most incredible natural marvels found in the Riviera Maya. Rio Secreto is an underground labyrinth of endless passageways formed by ageless geological processes. Be transformed by this ancient, magical subterranean world that until now has remained unexplored for millions of years. Snorkeling, A popular activity and many beach-side dive shops rent equipment for US$7-10. Even though all beaches in Mexico are public, some require fees to enter and use the facilities. Beaches with a rocky limestone shoreline on the west coast are the best for snorkeling or shore dives, less sand is disturbed and so visibility and coral growth are better. Kitesurfing, Kitesurf the beaches of Tulum in Playa Paraiso and Puerta del Cielo, also Playa del Carmen at the Sandos Playacar and Coco Beach. Horseback Riding, several stables offer horseback rides along the beaches or on trails through the jungle. Some of the "adventure" centers in Cancun or Tulum will offer horseback rides, but longer rides in less populated areas are possible. 1 Rancho Bonanza (Bonanza Ranch), Km 45 Carretera Federal, Carr. Cancún - Tulum, ☏ +52 998 881 9454. M-Sa 09:00 - 17:00, closed Su. Offers guided jungle tours on horseback. M$1800. (updated Mar 2025) 2 Rancho Baaxal, Carratera Federal Cancun - Tulum (MEX-307). M-Sa 09:00 - 17:00, closed Su. Several rides of varying length and route including private rides. (updated Mar 2025)

美食

The Mayan Riviera is filled with all-inclusive hotels where the types of food varies from day to day, but you can count on a variety of international dishes from Italian, Argentine, and Continental as well as local Mexican dishes. There is nothing like getting out and tasting the local flavors,