Riviera Maya
Coastal tourism region in Quintana Roo, extending from Puerto Morelos towards Tulum.
The Riviera Maya is a tourism region on Mexico's Caribbean coast in Quintana Roo. Caribe Mexicano's destination profile, checked in October 2026, describes a coastal stretch from Puerto Morelos to Tulum.
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The Riviera Maya is a coastal tourism region in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Caribe Mexicano's destination profile describes a stretch from Puerto Morelos to Tulum, combining beaches, cenotes, archaeological sites and natural parks. The region includes large beachfront resorts and smaller hotels, with visitor destinations distributed along the Caribbean shore.
Federal highway 307 links settlements and attractions along the coast. Cancún and Tulum airports provide access from the northern and southern ends, while Tren Maya stations serve Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. The Riviera Maya name groups these settlements, accommodation areas and visitor sites under a shared tourism identity. Visitors reach different parts of the region through this combination of road, air and rail connections.
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