Situated in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya just south of Cancun on the Caribbean Sea, downtown Playa del Carmen is a growing, vibrant city with a distinct international feel that serves as a hub of activity in the region. Travelers can choose from a seemingly endless array of exciting tours and activities, including a variety of eco-friendly excursions designed to bring you closer to nature and help all travelers develop a deeper understanding of the fragile natural beauty that has made the Riviera Maya coastline one of the world’s top vacation destinations.

Tulum is the ideal Caribbean vacation destination for some time alone with your significant other, but it can feel daunting to plan a romantic getaway from afar… Especially once you delve into the overwhelming list of activities in Mexico’s Riviera Maya that are perfect for couples looking to spice up their relationship! Here are 3 fun, fabulous and - of course - romantic ideas to make your next vacation in Tulum with bae feel extra special: 

They say “necessity is the mother of all Invention,” and that is certainly proving to be true when it comes to how beaches in Mexico’s Riviera Maya are combatting the sargassum seaweed problem, with the celebrated local fishing village of Puerto Morelos leading the charge. The Mexican Federal Government is also busy working out a course of action and has assigned massive resources to remove sargassum from the beaches of the Riviera Maya and throughout the state of Quintana Roo.

If a Mexico beach vacation is on your travel bucket list but you’re stuck in the planning phase, Expedia has you covered with the inside scoop on the best time to visit Mexico and how to find the best deals on hotels, flights and more! According to the travel booking website, late summer or early fall is the best time to visit Mexico if you’re looking for a great deal, as revealed by its virtual treasure trove of vacation booking information, which offers helpful money saving advice and helps pinpoint current travel trends.

Sometimes we all need a moment to recharge and this mesmerizing aerial video of the Tulum jungle by architect and photographer Dimitar Karanikolov is a great way to refresh your spirit and soak up the ancient energy of Mexico’s magical Riviera Maya region! This ultra soothing must-see video of Tulum is part of a larger series titled Mexico From Above, which shows a unique take on some of the country’s most interesting destinations and out of the way gems that are sure to delight the latent traveler in all of us. 

A brand-new luxury water park concept is coming to the Vidanta Riviera Maya resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, this summer. Set to open June 22, 2019, Jungala will feature the longest lazy river in Latin America and promises to offer a more glamorous, boutique take on the typical water park adventure.  

The Puerto Aventuras marina offers easy access to many delicious restaurants, local shops, boat tours and a wide variety of other exciting activities, including sport fishing charters, snorkeling and diving excursions, to name only a few. Situated in the heart of this exclusive gated beach, marina and golf community, the docks are easy to reach on foot or via golf cart from any of the various resorts, private condos, villas and other vacation home rentals in Puerto Aventuras, which is popular among locals, international travelers and expats alike for its safety, walkability and the diverse array of activities available at your fingertips.

The first sea turtle of the 2019 season has already been spotted on Cozumel island, which lies just offshore from downtown Playa del Carmen and offers easy access to the world’s second largest barrier reef. Her arrival came nearly three weeks earlier than usual, when the female turtle was seen digging in the sand at Punta Sur by la Fundación de Parques y Museos de Cozumel (the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation). 

If you’re wondering where to travel this spring (or summer, or fall, for that matter…) look no farther than Mexico, which has snagged five out of the top 15 vacation destinations for Americans this year, according to Condé Nast Traveler - more than any other country! From Cancun to downtown Playa del Carmen and Tulum in the Mexican Caribbean, to the thriving inland metropolis of Mexico City and the rocky shores of Cabo San Lucas on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, this list has something for everyone and offers plenty of exciting vacation ideas that you simply can’t find anywhere else in the world.

The Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is a verdant paradise of white-sand beaches, lagoons and mangroves, with ancient ruins and lush tropical jungle, but the region is also home to the world’s second-largest barrier reef, which lies just offshore. Now, visitors can take part in preserving the reef for generations to come, thanks to an alliance between Fairmont Mayakoba and Oceanus A.C., which offers a $49-per-person snorkeling tour to underwater nurseries where guests can gather and help transplant coral to the sea bottom, where it can continue to grow.

There are few places on Earth that can dazzle travelers like the idyllic beach towns of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula! Millions of visitors come here every year to enjoy an adventure like no other and relax on the picture-perfect white sand beaches of the Riviera Maya. From the big-city vibe of Cancun, all the way south to the eco-chic atmosphere of Tulum and beyond, here’s a quick guide to some of the best places to visit in Mexico’s Riviera Maya!

Whether you’re a local, a first-time or repeat visitor, here are a few of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen to satisfy virtually any hunger cravings and quench your thirst! With a thriving foodie scene and a vibrant downtown that is home to one of the world’s longest pedestrian-only streets along much of Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida in Spanish), Playa - as the locals call it - offers endless opportunities for culinary exploration and adventure.

With endless white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters and ancient Mayan ruins, there’s never a shortage of amazing things to do in the Riviera Maya, Mexico! Still, these are just a few of the many unforgettable activities and attractions you will find in this beautiful and historic part of Mexico, which stretches south from Cancun for more than 80 miles along the Caribbean Sea and offers countless hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. 

When the decision was made in the late 1960’s to develop Cancun as a major beach vacation destination, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula became a major tourism hotspot, spurring even more development south of Cancun along the Caribbean coast in what is known today as the Riviera Maya. Conceived as a nature-lover’s paradise and eco-friendly destination to complement all the glitz and excitement of Cancun, the Riviera Maya stretches for more than 80 miles along the Mexican Caribbean Sea and includes idyllic beach towns like Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum.  

Nothing says “summer’s here!” like a relaxing beach vacation, and the Mexican Caribbean is the ultimate beach lover’s paradise! Most visitors reach Mexico’s Riviera Maya via the Cancun International Airport, which is ultra-modern and easy to navigate. Stretching for more than 80 miles south from Cancun along Mexico’s only Caribbean coast, the Riviera Maya lies on the Yucatan Peninsula and is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and exciting beach towns.