Sure, Playa del Carmen has many interesting places to visit, but first thing’s first: which is its most famous beach? Where is Fundadores Beach? Fundadores Park is one of the most important landmarks in Playa del Carmen, and its arch, one of the most well-known sights in the entire Riviera Maya. This is where the…
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Though not a place to escape the city crowds, Constituyentes Beach is still a great option for anyone looking to spend a day staring at the ocean in Playa del Carmen. It’s easy to find and not far from the city’s trendiest places. How do I get to Constituyentes Beach? Constituyentes Avenue crosses all of…
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How do you get to Punta Brava Beach? Punta Brava is in Puerto Morelos, a small beach town between Playa del Carmen and Cancun. It’s usually frequented by those looking for the calmer side of the Riviera Maya: beauty and no crowds. Your best bet is to get to Punta Brava by car. Though you…
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It seems crazy that, in a crowded place like the Riviera Maya, you can still find a beautiful, lonely beach, almost entirely disconnected from modern life. Chemuyil is one such place. Making your way to it you’ll feel like you’re crossing over to another dimension—a touristless dimension. How do I get to Chemuyil? Before, you…
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Where is Lighthouse Beach? Lighthouse Beach is not easy to miss—just look for the lighthouse! Okay, if you’d like us to get a bit more specific… Although it has many access points, the main one—and perhaps the easiest to find—is at the bottom of 10th Street North, which crosses the famous 5th Avenue just one…
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How do I get to Langosta Beach? Langosta Beach is at the northernmost point of Cancun’s hotel zone, a few miles east of the city. Being one of the better known around the place, any taxi driver is bound to know where it is by name alone. But getting here on a bus or colectivo…
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Yanten Bay is part of the city of Puerto Aventuras. Despite it’s location near a busy city, a few meters offshore you can see the Mesoamerican Reef. What you can find at Yanten Bay You can visit the shallow seabed and its rich variety of tropical fish, as well as manta rays, starfish, sea turtles,…
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The In Ha Reef is the purest side of the Great Mayan Reef. Here, man’s footprints are almost nonexistent, and that is exactly why its access is so guarded. Located south of Playa del Carmen, near Xcaret and north of Puerto Aventuras, its variety of marine flora and fauna is unique in the world and…
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The beautiful island Holbox has been inhabited by the Mayan people since before the Spanish Conquest. Its name comes from the Mayan language and means black hole. However, this slice of paradise could not be further from such a thing: thousands of tourists flock to this place every year due to its sandy beaches, tranquil…
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Though beautiful, the beaches around the Riviera Maya are bound to get so crowded; so full of noise, tourists, and activities, that you may find yourself wishing you could take a vacation from your vacation. Punta Bete is the other side of that coin: a place to enjoy silence and isolation. Where is Punta Bete?…
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