Sports to practice in Riviera Maya
If you are one of those people who when you travel like to practice sports in the destination you visit, here are three sports to practice in Riviera Maya that you should not miss on your next vacation.
Sports to practice in Riviera Maya: Sport fishing
The turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea are the habitat of a great diversity of fish species such as barracuda, sailfish, marlin, bonito, snapper, tarpon, among many others that will make for an unforgettable fishing experience.
Scuba diving
The amount of sites and natural wonders to discover in the depths of the Caribbean Sea in Cancun is unmatched by any other place; whether touring an underwater museum, such as MUSA, visiting a sunken ship, or simply admiring the beauty of the reefs; the diving experience in the Mexican Caribbean is unique in the world.
Sports to practice in Riviera Maya: Golf
Cancun’s golf courses are a perfect combination of the magic of the natural landscape with the dynamic and modern designs.
For those who come to play golf, it is important to know that the destination has excellent air connectivity, well-marked roads, a wide variety of lodging options with hotel chains that are among the best in the world, and transportation to the different courses is easy, comfortable and efficient.
Year after year, Cancun hosts important national and international tournaments, making it one of the favorite destinations for lovers of this exciting sport.
In Cancun there are 7 golf courses in total and the Mexican Caribbean has 15, all framed by spectacular natural beauties. Among the most famous are:
- Playa Mujeres Golf Club: 18 holes, Par 72. Designed by Greg Norman.
- Puerto Cancun Golf Club: 18 holes, Par 72. Designed by Tom Weiskopf.
- Cancun Golf Club at Pok-ta-Pok: 18 Holes, Par 72.
- Robert Trent Jones II.
- Iberostar Cancun Golf Club: 18 holes, Par 72. Designed by Isao Aoki.
- Riviera Cancun Golf Club: 18 holes, Par 72. Designed by Jack Nicklaus.
- El Tinto Golf Course: 18 holes, Par 72. Designed by Nick Price.
- Moon Golf Club: The only 27-hole course. Designed by Jack Nicklaus.
