The original of Grupo Xcaret’s parks, Xcaret (pronounced “Ish-ka-ret”) is an adventure and nature park located in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The park is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the culture ...

That’s why I’ve put together this guide featuring the top things to do in Riviera Maya, including boat tours, snorkeling adventures, adrenaline-filled parks, and cultural excursions. Plus, I’ll share ...

Top 3 Picks: Best Boutique Hotels in Playa del Carmen Best Boutique Hotels in Playa del Carmen Downtown 1. Hotel La Semilla 2. Serenity Hotel Boutique 3. Newport House Playa del Carmen 4. Mahekal ...

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.4/10 Exceptional Starting at the top of the list of best places to stay in Isla Mujeres is my personal favorite– Casa del Jaguar Beach Hotel. This new, ...

Keep valuables in your hotel safe: Be sure to keep any valuables, including your passport, credit cards, jewelry, and electronics locked in your hotel safe. You never know who has access to your hotel ...

Stay in safe neighborhoods: If you’re not staying at a Riviera Maya resort, then you’ll want to stay in downtown Playa del Carmen (Centro), which is the main tourist area and the safest place for ...

Explore Freshwater Cenotes: There is an abundance of cenotes near Tulum, which are stunning natural swimming holes formed by underground sinkholes. Visiting a cenote is such a unique experience where ...

Completing the trifecta of the three adjacent cenotes, Cenote Azul (Blue Cenote) is also located just 30 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. Cenote Azul has several different pools with varying depths, ...

It takes about 2.5 hours to get there from Playa del Carmen, so the easiest way to get there is to book a guided tour to Chichen Itza. Or you can book one of these private Chichen Itza tours for an ...

Xcaret, Xel-Ha, and Xplor are three of the most popular adventure parks in Riviera Maya, Mexico. These beautiful eco-theme parks operated by Grupo Xcaret offer a chance to explore the natural beauty ...

Allison Sicking is the founder of Viva La Travelista. After moving to Playa del Carmen, Mexico in 2018, she created her travel blog to empower others to travel safely and confidently in Mexico and ...

Top 3 Picks: Best Riviera Maya Resorts with Swim Up Rooms Best Riviera Maya Resorts with Swim Up Rooms 1. Hotel Xcaret Arte 2. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun 3. Hotel Unico 20°87° Riviera Maya 4.