Holidays are for resting and recharging your batteries, but also for practicing all kinds of sports and living tons of adventures. Just let action and adrenaline take over and experience the different active proposals offered by the multiple properties of Barcelo Hotel Group in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

It doesn’t matter if you are more “down to earth” and prefer to use the paddle tennis courts or the gym. Or if water is your thing and a kayak ride on the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean means a dream come true. Or how about a fun and energetic aerobics session in the pool? You can do all this and much more! The multiple sports and adventure alternatives at the Barcelo Group hotels include options for all tastes and allow you to enjoy a vacation full of energy right in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean.

 

  1. Barceló Maya Grand Resort: action to the max
  2. Occidental Hotels: experience sport in Cancun and Riviera Maya
  3. Allegro hotels: impossible to get bored
  4. Royal Hideaway Playacar – Adults Only: active luxury

Moreover, the outstanding Barcelo All-Inclusive program means full access to most of the sports facilities and activities available at each hotel without worrying about anything except having a great time. Of course, with an extra fee, you can take your active vacation a step further and enjoy a professional diving course (PADI). Or an exciting deep-sea fishing charter. Or all kinds of motorized water sports, among several other options. So, there are no excuses: on your next visit to Cancun and the Riviera Maya… It’s game time!

Barceló Maya Grand Resort: action to the max

With its 6 All-Inclusive hotels and a more than a mile-long beach, this incredible resort in the heart of Riviera Maya is the perfect place for sports and adventure lovers. So enjoy your next vacation at Barcelo Maya Grand Resort and experience action & adventure to the fullest.

Water activities: action in the pool and in the sea

The beautiful coastline of the Caribbean Sea and the 11 pools distributed among the different hotels make this exceptional resort a true aquatic paradise. So put on your bathing suit and enjoy all kinds of non-motorized water sports included in your stay: aqua-aerobics classes and water polo matches in the pool, snorkeling equipment, kayaks, water tricycles, windsurfing, light catamarans…

 

 

In addition, the most intrepid members of the family can explore the coast on a jet ski. Or go on an exciting diving or fishing expedition! They can even surf in the Surf Rider wave pool, among other thrilling proposals. Just keep in mind that all these activities have an additional charge.

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Moto de agua en la costa de Riviera Maya

And don’t forget to let the little ones spend all that energy inside them at the Barcy Water Park. Castles, slides, and waterfalls in the pool will make them go crazy! But, watch out, there is another option for the whole family to have fun: the Pirates Island water park. An incredible set of slides and attractions designed for all ages that mean action and fun to the max! (With additional charge.)

Everyone, to the court!

Likewise, Barcelo Maya Grand Resort also offers you a thousand and one options “on land”, from a totally redesigned 18-hole miniature golf course, ping-pong tables, or a great bowling alley to tennis, paddle tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts.  A professional soccer field with changing rooms, a climbing wall for children and teenagers (up to 90kg), among many other options, are also available.

Stay fit: gym and directed classes

As if all of the above was not enough, at Barcelo Maya Grand Resort, you can also enjoy a spectacular Fitness Center. Equipped with the top-of-the-line gear, from treadmills and weights to innovative rooms for spinning and yoga classes, among other proposals, this is the place to be if you want to stay fit. And don’t miss the yoga sessions and dance classes, besides other exciting alternatives, organized daily on the beach and in the different pool areas.

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Gimnasio en el Barceló Maya Grand Resort

Ventura Fly and Ride: 100% adrenaline

Are you a true fan of action and adventure? Do you want a good dose of adrenaline? Then don’t miss the Ventura Fly & Ride adventure park! Located within the Barcelo Grand Maya Resort premises, it has two different areas and 11 exciting attractions, from zip line circuits to a kart track. 100% adrenaline and without leaving the hotel!

Occidental Hotels: experience sport in Cancun and Riviera Maya

With two properties in Cancun, one in Cozumel and one more in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Occidental Hotels have all you need to experience a genuinely active vacation in the Mexican Caribbean.

Occidental Tucancún: siempre en forma

Located in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone, this fantastic 4-star hotel has a fully equipped gym with the renowned Life Fitness brand. Of course, Occidental Tucancun also offers a comprehensive program of activities and top-of-the-line facilities to practice tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and much more. Aqua-aerobics and water polo matches in the pool are just a couple of the many water sports available on site. In addition, the hotel offers access to the Aquaworld marina, located five minutes away, where guests can use kayaks and tennis courts, among many other possibilities.

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Gimnasio en el Hotel Occidental Tucancún

Occidental Costa Cancun: action on the beachfront

A fully equipped gym is just the first of the many active proposals of this hotel located in the northern part of the Hotel Zone, within the Playa Linda area. Right on the beachfront, Occidental Costa Cancun also offers all kinds of activities and water sports: snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, water polo, sailing… In addition, the two Occidental hotels in Cancun have an exclusive rate to access the Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts golf course, signed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.

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Deportes acuáticos en el Occidental Costa Cancún

Occidental Cozumel: get active… underwater!

Considered one of the 5 best diving destinations in the world, the island of Cozumel is the perfect place for an active vacation. And, of course, Occidental Cozumel is the ideal hotel to make the most out of this beautiful destination. In addition to different activities included, such as kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, water polo, gym, tennis courts, and beach volleyball, among many others, this magnificent hotel offers (with additional charge) all kinds of diving programs: courses, certificates, rentals of equipment, expeditions, etc.

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Submarinismo en la costa del hotel Occidental Cozumel

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: the perfect eco-adventure

Surrounded by tropical beauty, lush gardens, two Maya ruins, and a unique cove to swim among multicolored fish, this spectacular hotel offers all kinds of activities. Enjoy a fun putting green, a fully equipped gym, two tennis & one paddle tennis court, an archery range, ping-pong tables, shuffleboards, or aerobics classes, among numerous possibilities. Do you want more? This resort has a 5-star PADI dive shop that offers excursion services, diving classes, certifications, and equipment rental.

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Tenis en el Hotel Occidental at Xcaret Destination

Furthermore, Occidental at Xcaret Destination is the only hotel that offers you the Unlimited Xcaret Xperience package. Your best ticket to the different active plans available at the world-famous Xcaret eco-park (enlace interno a Xcaret): swimming in underground rivers, snorkeling, Sea Trek® underwater walks, etc.

Allegro hotels: impossible to get bored

Discover the countless attractions of the Mexican Caribbean in two of the best vacation hotels in the area. Under the unbeatable All-Inclusive program of Barcel Hotel Group, these spectacular 4 stars offer you a wide variety of possibilities to practice all kinds of sports and enjoy the most thrilling adventures.

Allegro Playacar: active on land and sea

With 2 tennis courts and a basketball court, ping-pong tables, and the possibility of playing golf on a world-class course less than 2 miles from the resort, as well as all kinds of water activities, from sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing to motorized aquatics sports, deep-sea fishing, and diving (the latter options with an additional charge), Allegro Playacar allows you to stay active both on land and at sea.

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Kayak en Riviera Maya

Allegro Cozumel: between reefs and sea turtles

Located in front of the Palancar reef, a true underwater paradise, this fantastic hotel offers the only All-Inclusive Diving vacation experience on the island. Moreover, Allegro Cozumel has all kinds of active proposals, in and out of the water: 2 tennis courts, a basketball/volleyball court, a fully equipped Fitness Center, windsurfing, bodyboarding, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, and motorized water sports & deep-sea fishing (with additional charge).

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Tortuga Marina en el entorno del Hotel Allegro Cozumel

Royal Hideaway Playacar – Adults Only: active luxury

Located a step away from Playa del Carmen, this exclusive Adults-Only hotel invites you to live an active and luxurious experience, including, of course, the best facilities to keep you in shape. The six pools, outstanding spa, and fully equipped gym are just the beginning. Royal Hideaway Playacar – Adults Only also has several “land” options, including 2 tennis courts and a multifunctional facility with different types of private sessions. As well as everything you need to practice water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and aqua-aerobics, just to name a few.

Within the optional services (additional charge) available at this magnificent resort, guests can enjoy all the possibilities offered by its complete diving center. As well as schedule deep-sea fishing charters and hire different motorized water sports. Another “must” for sports lovers at the Royal Hideaway Playacar – Adults Only offers is the possibility of enjoying an excellent golf session on a first-rate course located less than 5 minutes from the hotel.