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Travel Guide Riviera Maya Riviera Maya M a p s & T r a v e l G u i d e www.visitmexico.com IHOW TO USE THIS BROCHURE Tap this to move to any topic in the Guide. Tap this to go to the Table of Contents or the related map. Índex Map Tap any logo or ad space for immediate access to more information. Make a reservation by clicking here. DIVE PARADISE Scuba Diving in Cozumel Mexico since 1984 RESERVATION PADI GOLD PALM 5 STAR I.D.C. NAUI - SSI - NASDS UNIVERSAL REFERRALS NITROX DIVE TRAINING - all levels SPECIAL PACKAGES LARGEST FLEET OF BOATS ALL EQUIPPED WITH DAN OXYGEN COMPLETE RETAIL STORE Main Store 602 Phone: (01 987) 872 1007 R.E. Melgar Toll Free USA & CANADA: (Next(Next toto NavalNaval Base)Base) 1 800 308 5125 www.diveparadise.com E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe to DESTINATIONS MEXICO PROGRAM Tap any number on the maps and go to the website and enjoy all its benefits. of the hotel, travel agent. SUBSCRIPTION FORM 1 Weather conditions and weather forecast Walk along the site with Street View Enjoy the best vídeos and potos Come and join us on social media! Find out about our news, special offers, and more. Plan a trip using in-depth tourist attraction information, find the best places to visit, and ideas for an unforgettable travel experience. Be sure to follow us Índex 1. Riviera Maya 2. Practical information about The Riviera Maya. Getting to The Riviera Maya. Weather conditionas and weather forecast. Agua Cristal. 3. Map of The Riviera Maya. 4. 5. 10 Things you must do when you visit The Riviera Maya 24. Golf in The Riviera Maya. 6. What to visit in The Riviera Maya. Playacar Spa & Golf Club. El Manglar Golf Club. Northern Beaches. Playa del Secreto. 25. Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club. Playa Paraíso. Punta Bete. Xcalacoco. 7. Punta Maroma. Mayakobá. Gran coral Golf Club Riviera Maya. Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa. Puerto Aventuras Golf Resort. Riviera Maya Golf Club. 8. Playa del Carmen. Condohotels. 9. Map of Playa del Carmen. 26. SPA in the Riviera Maya 10. Puerto Aventuras. Map of Puerto Aventuras. 11 Akumal. Map of Akumal. 12. Paamul. Xpu-Há y Kantená Bay. Tankah. 27. 28. Diving and Snorkeling 13. Boca Paila & Punta Allen. in The Riviera Maya. 29. Diving and Snorkeling in The Riviera Maya. Atlantis Submarines. 14. Ecology and Adventure in the Riviera Maya. 30. Diving and Snorkeling in The Riviera Maya. 15. Xcaret. Xel-Há. Aquaworld. 16. Xplor. Xaman Ha Aviary. Punta Venado. 31. Diving Map of The Riviera Maya. Kantun-Chi. 17. Río Secreto. Aktun-Chen. Yalku Lagoon. 18. Biosphere Reserve Sian Ka’an. 32. Fishing in The Riviera Maya. Community Tours Sian Ka’an. Fishing Seasons in The Riviera Maya. 33. Activities in The Riviera Maya. 19. Archaeological Sites in the Riviera Maya. 20. Tulum. Map of Tulum. 34. Nightlife Riviera Maya. 21. Map of the City of Tulum. 35. Coco Bongo. 22. Cobá. Map of Cobá. 23. Muyil. 36. Shopping in The Riviera Maya. Luxury Avenue. 37. Romance in The Riviera Maya. 38. Dining in The Riviera Maya. 39. Map of Quintana Roo. Symbols. 40. Table of Distances. AMEVH. E-travel Solutions. Riviera Maya offers wonderful beaches, turquoise waters and fine white sand, archeological sites, picturesque little towns, recreation centers, freshwater lagoons, underwater caves, cenotes, ecological, and food and lodging options ranging from rustic cabins to gleaming condos, five-star hotels, and all inclusive accommodation. Here you can be seduced by an exquisite culinary tour, experiencing the regional cuisine prepared with the inherited Mayan recipes. About the nightlife, Riviera Maya Paradise is forever has an exciting and cosmopolitan options with a wide variety of bars and nightclubs along the beach. The Riviera Maya was an important commercial and It is an ideal setting for romance, making it a favorite of religious center of the ancient Mayas during the post- those who want a beach wedding or an unforgettable Classic period (1000-1550 AD). Then became an important honeymoon. commercial route when the Spaniards arrived in the 16th There are various events and festivals held in Riviera Maya century. The Spanish rule, the wild jungle, pirate raids and throughout the year, and one of the top annual events in the difficulties to access many areas halted development Playa del Carmen is the Jazz Festival that takes place in the region for many years. It was not until the decade of during the month of November. 1980’s that the region known as the Cancún-Tulum corridor The climate is tropical with near 250 days a year of warm sun gained in popularity. The tourist infrastructure of the area while the average temperature is 75-77ºF approximately. began improving in the early 1990’s and has been growing ever since. This 100-mile long Tourist Corridor known today as Riviera Maya extends 24 miles from Punta Brava, south of Puerto Morelos to the fishing village of Punta Allen inside the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka’an. The further south one travels, the land becomes less developed and more ancestral Mayan. © 2014 All rights reserved. Contents can not be 1 reproduced for commercial purposes. Índex PRACTICAL INFORMATION How to get there? The Cancun International Airport is the main gate of entrance to Riviera Maya, and it is served by all major international airlines with direct or non-stop service from many places around the world. From the airport, there are several transportation services like shuttles and taxis providing convenient and safe airport transfers to any location in the Riviera Maya. In the southeast corner of Terminal 2 there is a bus service from the airport to Playa del Carmen. The bus departs every 30 minutes from 5:00 hrs to 1:00 hrs. The trip takes about 50 minutes. Other option is to get to Cozumel Airport and take a modern ferry to Playa del Carmen. WEATHER CONDITIONS Mes Ene Feb Mar Abr May Jun Jul Ago Sep Oct Nov Dic Anual Temperatura Promedio (ºC) 23 24 25 26 27 27 27 27 27 26 24 23 26 Temperatura Máxima Promedio (ºC) 333324313029 33 3233 293031 31 Temperatura Mínima Promedio (ºC) 17 17 18 20 21 22 22 22 22 21 19 18 20 Precipitación Promedio (mm) 67 50 31 28 76 156 106 130 163 165 135 80 1,256 Duración del Día (horas) 11.4 11.9 12.4 13 13.5 13.8 13.6 13.2 12.6 12 11.5 11.3 12.5 Fuente: Weatherbase Weather in Riviera Maya © 2014 All rights reserved. Contents can not be 2 reproduced for commercial purposes. Índex Map OFRIVIERA THE R ivieraMAYA Maya El Cuyo Chiquila Pénjamo Symbols El Cuyo Cancún Kantunilkin Lázaro 8 Cárdenas 6 San Punta Pedro Nuevo Nizuc Valladolid Leona 30 Minutos El Vicario del Cedral Arizona Aeropuerto Punta Caracol Cenote Vallarta Agua Agua Azul X-Can San Azul Puerto Luis E.Zapata Morelos El Central Mérida Naranjal Victoria 45 Minutos Playa del Secreto Héroe de del 1 San Juan Nacozari Aeropuerto Playa Paraíso de Dios Zona de Cenotes Punta Maroma Iberostar Punta Golf Club Laguna Chan Punta Bete Chermax Tres Xcalacoco Reyes L.Dzonot Playa del 3 Xplore L.La 70 Minutos Carmen Luz del Xcaret Punta YUATÁN Aeropuerto Calica Norte Paamul San Miguel L.Cobá Cobá Puerto L.Verde Chán- Aventuras Yodzonot Chén 5 San Juan Kantenah de Dios Francisco Cozumel Uhmay L.El L.Nochakan Continente Akumal 90 Minutos Chemuyil del Xcacel Parque Rancho Aeropuerto Xel-Há Nacional Viejo Tulum Monkey Bahía Solimar de Sanctuary Celarain Quinta Roo L. La Unión Tankah Tulúm Fco. I. Parque Madero Chum Kopó Nacional Tulúm Muyil Yodzonot Chuyaxché Chico L. Muyil Boca L. Chunyaxché Paila Chumpón L. Boca Punta Paila Yuyum L. Verde L.San Miguel L. Esperanza L. Xamach Punta Samach Cenote Azul L.Catoche El Punta Santa Playón Rita Punta Punta Allen Lagunas Gorda San Vigía Andrés Chico Tres Cayo Reyes Culebra Valladolid, Punta Isla Bahía de Hualaxtoc Mérida Gaytanes la Ascención Punta Isla Tres L. Pájaros Pájaros Felipe Marías Carrillo Punta Puerto Piedra Chacmool Unidad L. Ocom Ganadera La Reserva de la Victoria Biosfera Isla Sian- Ka´An Chal Bacalar Bahía Espíritu Ziquipal Santo Punta MAR Herrero L. Canchebalan CARIBE Punta Punta Petenhuez Mosquitero © 2014 All rights reserved. Contents can not be 3 reproduced for commercial purposes. Índex 10 Things yoU MUst dO WEen you VIsit us Swimming by the only archaeological site located by the sea...Tulum. 1 Spend a day of amazement interacting with Mexican culture in one of the most spectacular theme parks in the world Xcaret. 2 Propiedad del Fideicomiso de Promoción Turística de la Riviera Maya Snorkel in the largest natural aquarium in the world Xel-Ha. 3 Propiedad del Fideicomiso de Promoción Turística de la Riviera Maya Get the perfect suntan in Akumal silky beaches. 4 Explore the mystery of the Mayan caves in Aktun Chen. 5 © 2014 All rights reserved. Contents can not be 4 reproduced for commercial purposes. Índex Stroll along “La Quinta Avenida” of Playa del Carmen and enjoy the wide variety of bars, 6 restaurants and shops. Return in time and discover a Mayan village. 7 Discover the underwater world at the largest coral reef on the northern hemisphere... 8 Snorkeling and Diving. Get in touch with one of the greatest biodiversity in the world on the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka’an. 9 Relax and experience a Mayan treatment in one of the multiples Spa’s in Riviera Maya. - 10 See © 2014 All rights reserved. Contents can not be 5 reproduced for commercial purposes.
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