The Mayan Riviera is a tourism district, a tourist corridor following the costal highway parallel to the Caribbean coastline of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It starts at Puerto Morelos, a small fishermen village, situated to the north and between Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Playa del Carmen is the heart of the Riviera Maya. The corridor ends in Tulum, where the magic archaeological site is placed facing the Mexican Caribbean Sea.
The Riviera Maya is famous for its large scale all-inclusive resorts and a historical tourism base of smaller boutique hotels. It offers visitors an elaborated and varied selection of sports and recreational activities tailored to the tastes and desires of each visitor.
Development plans include establishing a number of medium sized cities within the Riviera Maya. Target areas for urbanization include the towns and villages of: Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Chemuyil, and Tulum.
Dolphins in Riviera Maya