{"id":986,"date":"2026-03-02T16:20:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/que-hacer-en-riviera-maya-cancun\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T04:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T04:29:11","slug":"what-to-do-in-riviera-maya-cancun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/what-to-do-in-riviera-maya-cancun\/","title":{"rendered":"Qu\u00e9 hacer en la Riviera Maya y Canc\u00fan: Gu\u00eda completa"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\"Aerial\n
The spectacular coast of Canc\u00fan and the Riviera Maya from the air. Photo: Pexels<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Riviera Maya is the heart of the Mexican Caribbean: coral reefs, mystical cenotes, ancient Mayan ruins, and kilometers of white sand beaches. Here we tell you everything you can’t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Must-see Mayan Ruins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Kukulc\u00e1n\n
The Temple of Kukulc\u00e1n in Chichen Itz\u00e1, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Photo: Pexels<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/strong>, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, is a must-visit. But if you’re looking for fewer crowds, Cob\u00e1<\/strong> has the only Mayan pyramid that you can still climb, with views of the endless jungle. Tulum<\/strong> has the unique magic of ruins with a view of the Caribbean Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca7 Cenotes: Portals to the Mayan Underworld<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Diving\n
Exploring the crystal-clear waters of a cenote in the Riviera Maya. Photo: Pexels<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula has more than 6,000 cenotes \u2014 natural pools of crystal-clear water connected by underground rivers. Ik Kil<\/strong> near Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 is the most photogenic. Dos Ojos<\/strong> in Tulum is perfect for snorkeling. Gran Cenote<\/strong> in Tulum and Cenote Azul<\/strong> in Playa del Carmen are ideal for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf0a Unmissable Beaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Luxury\n
The hotel zone of Canc\u00fan with its Caribbean-facing resorts. Photo: Pexels<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Playa del Carmen<\/strong> and its Fifth Avenue have the perfect mix of beach, gastronomy, and nightlife. Isla Mujeres<\/strong> is a gem a 20\u2011minute ferry ride from Canc\u00fan: colorful streets, sea turtles, and the easternmost point of Mexico. Holbox<\/strong> surprises with its turquoise waters and whale sharks (May\u2011September).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf86 Xel\u2011H\u00e1 and Natural Parks<\/h2>\n\n\n

Xel\u2011H\u00e1 is the world’s largest natural aquarium, with snorkeling among turtles, manatees, and hundreds of tropical fish. Xcaret combines nature, Mayan culture, and entertainment. For ecotourism lovers, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Yucatecan Gastronomy<\/h2>\n\n\n

Yucatecan cuisine is one of the richest in Mexico. Don’t leave without trying cochinita pibil<\/strong>, panuchos<\/strong>, black relleno<\/strong>, and salbute<\/strong>. In Canc\u00fan and Playa del Carmen, you’ll also find world\u2011class author cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude90 Your Perfect Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n

Mexican Xperiences operates private transfers from Canc\u00fan Airport (CUN) to all hotels in the Hotel Zone, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, and more. VIP arrival: bilingual driver with your name, air\u2011conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and cold drinks.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From cenotes and Mayan ruins to paradisiacal beaches and Isla Mujeres: everything you need to know about the Riviera Maya and Cancun. Your complete activity guide.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,165],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-destinos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=986"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1015,"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/986\/revisions\/1015"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mexicanxperiences.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}