Life At The Riviera Maya

 

Introduction

Mayan Riviera or Riviera Maya is a 120 km shoe line with gorgeous scenery for people who love beaches and the crystal clear water. The tourist destination Riviera Maya was previously known as Cancun- Tulum corridor but was renamed in the year 1999.

Riviera Maya is quite popular for its representation of the Mayan culture and historical places and has many archaeological sightings and displays richness in, culture, paintings, and architecture, which is spread around in this tourism district. Apart from the tourist attractions; another interesting reason to visit Riviera Maya is obviously for its traditional and authentic Mexican food; especially for all the typical delicacies which will be an adventure for your palate and taste buds.

Tourist Attractions

Did you know that Riviera Maya is the second largest coral reef in the world? For all the adventure freaks, this is a great place for costal aquatic activities. Riviera Maya also engulfs plenty of water sports adventure right from Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing, Zip- lining, Riding, sailing, swimming in cenotes, swimming with dolphins to jungle guided tours.

Another activity which attracts humungous number of tourists to Riviera Maya is Archeology. There are quite a few archeological sites which are worth visiting like the Tulum which is near to the coast, Chichen Itza and the most fascinating Coba which is situated at a distance island. The Kukulkan Pyramid of Chichen Itza and The Nohoch Mul Pyramid of Coba are simply not to be missed. There are also some eco- parks such as Xcaret and Xel- Ha which have ruins from the Mayans time. The main attraction of Xcaret eco- park is a river which runs through the Mayan village and is open for the tourists to snorkel. The Xel- Ha is a natural aquarium full of varied species of tropical fish and beautiful flora.

Accommodation

What’s fascinating about Riviera Maya is that everything from sightseeing, food, travelling to living is close to nature. Riviera Maya is quite popular for its all-inclusive resorts with luxurious spas and lavish rooms. If you wish to live simply and on a budget, you will also find a wide variety of traditional rustic cabins or lodges and small hotels with an amazing landscape. For people who wish to be closer to nature in all ways, the rustic cabins are often available with a sea facing view or are located on the edge of the jungle. Apart from fine dining experiences in your Riviera Maya hotel, Riviera Maya also engulfs a wide stretch of local restaurants for fine- dining. And obviously with a 120 km beach stretch, you are bound to find a restaurant which is right next to the beach. The number of tourists visiting Riviera Maya has increased on a large scale and has enabled provision of luxury villas which can be easily rented and most importantly, yacht charters are also available.

Conclusion

With its historical richness and stunning beach stretch, the beauty of Riviera Maya can only be experienced by witnessing it in reality. So come and indulge in this elegant part of Mexico where Life is a Beach!!!!