If you’re ready to explore but still wondering where to travel in Mexico, Travel Weekly’s recently unveiled Reader’s Choice Awards offer a great place to start. The annual awards include 78 different categories and are presented to industry leaders who have paved the way in either product, destination or service during the previous year.

According to TW, the winners are selected in two rounds of voting and represent the travel industry’s “best of the best” in a variety of different airline, car rental, hospitality, rail, education, tour cruise, destination and theme park sectors. Read on to see where Mexico received recognition! 

Originally established during the late 1950s by a small group of international diving enthusiasts, many of those who are living in Akumal Mexico today have come to enjoy the clear blue waters and explore the world’s second largest barrier reef. Situated in the Riviera Maya just south of Playa del Carmen and north of Tulum, Akumal Bay offers some of the world’s best diving and snorkeling sites, and the grassy bottom also happens to offer the perfect home for a number of cherished sea turtles. 

If escaping cold winters sounds like a good idea and making the most of every moment is your mantra, The Fives Playa del Carmen condos for sale might be exactly what you’ve been looking for! Situated less than one-hour south of the Cancun International Airport just a couple of blocks from the Mexican Caribbean Sea, The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences part of Curio Collection by Hilton has everything you need to experience this vibrant international beach town. 

As cost analysis begins in downtown Playa del Carmen for the new bullet train in Cancun that will connect Riviera Maya tourism attractions with other hotspots on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, new details about the Maya train project emerged at the Madrid Tourism Fair earlier this month.

I don’t know if we really needed science to prove why the beach is good for you, but here we have it; recent studies prove that a beautiful beach environment can have a profound positive impact on our brains and can even help to improve mental health. Research also finds that spending time near the ocean is good for your overall wellbeing, and studies show better mental and physical health among those who live close to the coast, as well as a greater sense of calm and general happiness.

Encompassing the country’s easternmost Mexican Caribbean coast, there are a number of reasons Yucatan Peninsula beaches remain one of the world’s top must-see travel destinations for beach bums worldwide. With pristine, soft white sand shoreline and clear turquoise waters, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is a fantastic place for a beach vacation any time of year, but this is especially true during the long, cold, bleak winter months. 

Read on to see our top five reasons to visit the most beautiful beaches in the world and start to plan your next holiday now! 

Just in case you haven’t already seen the memo, Mexico is one of the world’s best places to retire abroad according to International Living. Ranked number three on this year’s list of the top 10 places to retire abroad, property in Mexico is still very affordable and the weather is fantastic. All of the top tourist and expat destinations are also very safe, and it’s easy to get by in most places with just speaking English.

Situated in the Riviera Maya on the Mexican Caribbean Sea, Puerto Aventuras offers a shining example of gated communities Mexico style, with exclusive access to the beach on Fatima Bay, a world-class marina and a Thomas Leman-designed golf course. This exclusive gated resort community is a haven for expats, featuring a wide variety of delicious waterside restaurants around the marina, along with many different local tours, activities, shops and boutiques. 

Designed by an Argentine-born local hotel owner who goes only by “Roth,” Azulik Uh May is a remarkable new avant garde art school, gallery and cultural property in Tulum Mexico that lies just minutes from the best beaches in the world, nestled in the heart of the lush Riviera Maya jungle. 

The new development in Tulum just opened in December, but it’s already getting lots of attention from major international news, design and travel sites like Architectural Digest, Lonely Planet, Designbloom and Artsy.net. Read on to see more of this fantastical new project and discover why you should definitely explore beyond beachfront Tulum when you visit Mexico’s Riviera Maya! 

Xcalacoco Riviera Maya is a small beach situated to the north of downtown Playa del Carmen between two resorts, Le Reve and Azul Fives. This location is just far enough away from the center of Playa del Carmen to have a quiet, laid-back vibe, but still close enough to enjoy all that this jewel of a city on the Mexican Caribbean Sea has to offer. Read on to see what makes Xcalacoco Riviera Maya one of the best beaches in the world! 

Sure, living near the clear blue waters and white sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea sounds amazing, but have you ever wondered what life is really like for the ever-growing Playa del Carmen expat community? Let us give you a look inside this magical part of Mexico’s Riviera Maya and show you why the high quality of life and cost of living in Playa del Carmen has caused a growing number of international travelers to buy Playa del Carmen real estate and set down roots, either permanently or for part of the year. 

A Soliman Bay snorkeling tour will bring you up close and personal with everything Mexico’s Riviera Maya is known for – clear turquoise waters, the best beaches in the world and delicious fresh food, served daily at Chamico’s restaurant. Situated just north of downtown Tulum (centro), Soliman Bay is also home to a variety of picturesque villas, cabanas and bungalows dotting the shoreline, but much of the real action is under water, where you can snorkel along the world’s second largest barrier reef just offshore.

Deciding where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Mexico’s Riviera Maya can feel a bit overwhelming, but thankfully that's only true because there are so many options to choose from when you visit the Riviera Maya! Whether you’re staying in Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum, we found parties that are perfect for families, singles and couples of all ages.

Here’s our list of the best 2019 Riviera Maya New Year’s Eve parties to help you celebrate in style!

Whether you’ve been to Mexico’s Riviera Maya already or are planning your first visit, knowing how to find the best Tulum real estate rentals will help ensure an unforgettable vacation. Read on to explore two different types of rental property in Tulum, Mexico, and let us help you find the best vacation home for your needs!

As we celebrate the season here in the Riviera Maya, the entire team at Investment Properties Mexico would like to wish you Happy Holidays and give you an insider’s perspective on the best places to enjoy a fabulous Christmas dinner, from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Aventuras and Tulum.

We think the Riviera Maya is one of the best places to be for Christmas and hope you have a fabulous time celebrating the holidays in the warm, wonderful, sunny Mexican Caribbean! 

Here’s our 2018 list of where to eat Christmas dinner in the Riviera Maya: