RIVIERA MAYA
RIVIERA MAYA
Archaeological Sites. Water. Nature and Adventure. Museums & History.
Cancun is recognized worldwide for its spectacular white sand beaches and its fascinating sea in turquoise blue tones. With unique natural places, Mayan culture, water activities and adventure. International cuisine, spectacular golf courses, sophisticated spa facilities, exclusive shopping centers, typical handicraft markets as well as shows, bars and nightclubs that give fame to its incomparable nightlife.
ACTIVITIES IN RIVIERA MAYA
Playa Delfines Photographic Parador
Viewpoint with the best background. The Caribbean Sea.
Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA)
MUSA, the Underwater Museum of Art, is located in the National Marine Park of Cancun and Isla Mujeres. It has more than 500 sculptures installed on the seabed distributed in three galleries: Manchones Gallery, in Isla Mujeres where the sculptures are located 8 meters. (26 ft.) Deep; Punta Nizuc Gallery and Punta Sam Gallery, both in Cancun, with sculptures at a depth of 4 meters. (13 ft.)
Mercado 28
Located in the center of the city, Market 28 is a true icon of the city of Cancun. With an immense amount of Mexican souvenirs and handicrafts, it also has typical food restaurants.
Punta Cancún.
One of the most popular destinations with colorful coral formations where it is easy to find manta rays, barracudas, and sharks.
Chital reefs
Shallow (10 meters / 35 ft.) With great visibility located near Punta Cancun, it is ideal for beginners can see lobster, rays, and groupers, among others.
C58 Minesweeper
Is a World War II ship that is in good condition at a depth of (24 meters / 80 ft.). It is a place for expert divers due to the strong currents.
Punta Nizuc
An ideal place for snorkeling and diving with a great diversity of marine life where you can find lobsters, groupers and manta rays, among others. The depth is about 10 meters. (30ft.)
Archeological Sites
The ancient Mayan civilization is recognized worldwide for its achievements in art, architecture, and science.
Cancun has a privileged location and is close to some of the most impressive archeological areas of the Mexican Caribbean (Tulum and Cobá), but it also has its own archeological sites, which will allow you to enter the fascinating world of this millenary culture.
El Rey
It is the largest archaeological site in Cancun. It is located at km 18 of Boulevard Kukulcán in the hotel zone. The site is important for its unusual architecture. It consists of 47 structures of a religious and administrative area in which important ceremonies were held. There are two main squares limited by two streets. The site dates back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC and is related to astronomical practices.
El Meco
Located at km 2.7 of the Puerto Juárez – Punta Sam highway in Costa Mujeres, north of Cancun. It highlights the main structure known as “El Castillo”, which is the highest in the state’s northern region.
San Miguelito
It is located at km 16.5 of the hotel zone. Access to the site is through the Maya Museum of Cancun.
Yamil Lu’um
It has only one structure called “The Temple of the Scorpion” that is believed to function as an observatory as it faces the sea. It is located at km 12 between the Park Royal Cancun and Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort hotels.
WEATHER
There are two distinct seasons in Cancun. The wet season runs from May to October and is slightly hotter, the dry season is from November to April with cooler temperatures. This is due to the north trade winds which are strongest in this season and bring cooling breezes to the coast.There are two distinct seasons in Cancun. The wet season runs from May to October and is slightly hotter, the dry season is from November to April with cooler temperatures. This is due to the north trade winds which are strongest in this season and bring cooling breezes to the coast.
