3 golf courses to visit in riviera maya
The Riviera is undoubtedly one of the most recognized destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, not only nationally but also internationally, for its spectacular golf courses. If you are a lover of this sport you can enjoy playing it and see incredible landscapes. Here are 3 golf courses to visit in Riviera Maya.
3 golf courses to visit in Riviera Maya: Iberostar Golf Club Playa Paraiso
Iberostar Golf Club Playa Paraiso offers you an all-inclusive 18-hole course, food, drinks and your golf cart. You can play while enjoying nature in a challenging but fun course. It is a place surrounded by nature, with exotic fauna and ancient ruins. Here, you will find some of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It was designed by the renowned golf course architect P.B. Dye.
This club has managed to capture its name in the historical books of international golf for more than ten years, has hosted prestigious events such as the World Amateur Team Championships 2016, Big Break Mexico, Iberostar Riviera Maya Open, and has been eleven times host club for the qualifying round for the PGA TOUR OHL Mayakoba, among others. The multiple starting points allow players of all levels to enjoy the challenge.
Carretera Chetumal, Cancun-Tulum 309, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
For more information: 984 877 2847
El Camaleón Golf Club
Another of Greg Norman’s masterpieces, El Camaleón Golf Club is located within a territory that features three distinct settings, the tropical jungle, prominent mangroves and the Caribbean beaches, divided by beautiful lagoons that cross the entire course, it is the first PGA TOUR golf course in Latin America. El Camaleón also merges Mayakoba’s diverse ecosystems, such as freshwater canals and the beaches of the Riviera Maya. This 18-hole course captures spectacular views in all directions and accommodates golfers of all skill levels, with five tee marks on each hole.
The course’s impressive natural features include a cenote, a subway cavern characteristic of the Riviera Maya, located along the tee fairway. Two oceanfront holes capture panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. El Camaleón is certified by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary for its commitment to environmental and ecological practices, working to protect and maintain the land, water, natural resources and local wildlife habitats. This course is sure to be one of your favorites.
Mayakoba Resort, Federal Highway Cancún- Tulum, kilometer 298, Playa del Carmen.
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 19:00 hrs.
For more information: 984 206 4653
3 golf courses to visit in Riviera Maya: Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya
This course received Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence thanks to 18 impeccable holes and 6,775 yards of challenging play, it offers you the opportunity to play and get closer to the glory of rock & roll, which makes it much more than a golf course. It is located in an ideal area of Quintana Roo. The Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya has an impressive natural beauty surrounded by exotic fauna and ancient Mayan ruins, it was designed by Robert von Hagge as one of the first courses of the modern era.
Kilometer 72, Cancun-Chetumal Highway, Puerto Aventuras.
For more information: 52 998 881 3699 Ext. 4444
