What to see in Riviera Maya in 5 days
Traveling to the Riviera Maya is one of the best options to live an incredible vacation, to disconnect and recharge your batteries. From its breathtaking beaches to the imposing temples and pyramids of the ancient Maya civilization, this area of the Mexican Caribbean offers you a thousand possibilities.
You could be there for fifteen days, a month, or a year and still need more time to enjoy it all, but you can even squeeze 5 days and have a great time. That is precisely the best thing about the Riviera Maya: it’s a destination that allows you to design the perfect plan, whatever it may be. So, check out the suggestions below and start planning your dream getaway to this Caribbean paradise.
Discovering Chichen Itza, the heart of the Mayan World
Chichen Itza flourished for almost a thousand years. Today, eight centuries after its decline, the ancient city still is the beating heart of the Mayan World.
A taste of Barcelo: a delicious culinary journey
Enjoy the flavors of Mexico and the world in the delicious restaurants at every Barcelo Hotel Group property in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
Coba, the great Mayan city of the five lakes
A unique crossroads built between five lakes, Coba was the largest Mayan city in the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Cenotes: the veins of the earth in the Riviera Maya
Crystal clear water gushing from the bowels of the earth, mysticism, magic... Discover the cenotes in the Riviera Maya and enjoy these authentic natural wonders.
Tulum: between a Maya treasure and the perfect beaches
One of the hottest travel spots worldwide, Tulum is a very peculiar mix between a Maya treasure and the perfect beaches. An eco-chic paradise!
Party in Riviera Maya: live the night at Barceló!
When the sun goes down, the party begins! Enjoy the nightlife at the different properties of Barceló Hotel Group and enjoy Riviera Maya to the fullest.
Xcaret, a dreamlike Eden in the Riviera Maya
Xcaret is a dreamlike Eden. A place that marvels for its natural splendor, its fantastic underground rivers, its sacred cenotes, beaches, and coral reefs.
Xel-Há: nature and fun in an ancient Maya port
Enjoy nature and several activities for the whole family in one of the most famous amusement parks in Riviera Maya.
Holbox, the island where time stands still
In the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, there is an island where time stands still, a paradise called Holbox.
Barcelo Wellness: health, beauty, and well-being
Visit the Barceló Group hotels on your next holiday and enjoy a unique concept of wellness, health and beauty in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
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