Mayan Riviera Family Vacations

Mayan Culture and History

Culture Why one of the greatest civilizations on earth collapsed is a mystery. From about 2000 BC until 1500 AD, the area it occupied was very large, extending all the way from modern New Mexico south to Honduras, El Salvador, most of Guatemala, and Be... Read >

Chichen Itza: One of the New Seven Wonders of the World

The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza is located in the northern end of the Yucatan peninsula. The site is located about a 2 ½ hour drive down the toll way from Cancun. It is possible to see the site in a day trip from Cancun, and most tourists tend to d... Read >

Visit the Ruins of Tulum, an Ancient Mayan Port City

There are several things that set Tulum apart from other archaeological sites along the Riviera Maya. The first is the spectacular location. Tulum clings to the top of a sheer rock cliff overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Situated above a ... Read >

Mayan Riviera Deep Sea Fishing

From February through September, Blue and White Marlin, Dorado, Sailfish and Yellowfin Tuna are to be found in fresh runs in Playa del Carmen. Internationally known as the top sailfish hot spot in the world, fishermen are drawn here by the thousands. If y... Read >

Swim With Dolphins in the Mayan Riviera

It's hard to believe that dolphins are related to whales, but they are. Actually, there are almost forty species of these enchanting sea creatures and they can be as small as four feet long and weigh as little as 90 pounds. However, they can also be as la... Read >

Golfing on the Mayan Riviera

If you're a golfing devotee, you need to plan a getaway on the Mayan Riviera. Just look at the choices: Cancun Golf Club at Pok ta Pok (Robert Trent Jones Design Designed in 1976 by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., hundreds of meters of dramatic shoreline a... Read >

Xel-Ha Eco Park, The World's Most Beautiful Natural Aquarium

Located approximately 30 miles south of Playa del Carmen and 8 miles away from the Tulum ruins you will discover Mexico's Eden. Xel-Ha Ecological Water Park is literally a natural aquarium. Layers of limestone in the Yucatan peninsula are home to massive ... Read >

Enjoy a Day at Xcaret Ecological Water Park on the Riviera Maya

No trip to the Yucatan Peninsula is complete without a day or two spent at Xcaret Ecological Water Park. This idea for this park was conceived in 1984 when Architect, Miguel Quintana Pali uncovered the natural beauties of the area and decided to create a ... Read >

Mayan Riviera Family Vacations Partners with Moskito Vacation Rentals Providing Affordable Condos

Mayan Riviera Family Vacations.com Partners with Moskito Vacation Rentals in Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Provide Affordable/Top Quality Family Vacation Rentals. Mayan Riviera Family Vacations.com, a website with great advice to vacationing families on ... Read >

Playa del Carmen - A Strong Growing Investment Market

Playa del Carmen Real Estate - Playa del Carmen, Mexico is a strong growing investment market. New businesses are coming up left and right. The Mall of America is being built on the north end of town. There is a new shopping area on the south end of town ... Read >

Riviera Maya Favorite Beaches

Ahhh! the beaches on the Mayan Riviera! The beaches on the Mayan Riviera is probably what makes for the biggest attraction to the Mayan Riviera. The water is an amazing light and dark turquoise blue and is very clear. The sand is very white and powdery so... Read >

What is fun in Tulum, Mexico?

My 12 yr. old daughter has written an article about her experience with her Dad on vacation on an excursion to Tulum, Mexico. They rode ATV's, snorkeled in a cenote, swam with dolphins, zip-lined in the jungle and had great fun! Adventure exists all o... Read >

Shopping on Fifth Avenida in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Did you know that you will find "discounted prices" while shopping on Fifth Avenida? Shopping on Fifth Avenida in downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico is a "must do" for vacationers. Take at least a day (at least) to do some shopping on Fifth Street. Th... Read >

Top Playa del Carmen Diving and Snorkeling Locations

Diving and snorkeling in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is an absolute wonderful activity for the whole family to do together on a family vacation. There are some great places to dive and snorkel in and around Playa. Safety first though, make sure that every f... Read >

Yucatan Peninsula - Screams of the Mayan God

In the pitch black night, deep in the verdant rainforest of the Yucatan Peninsula, a furry creature swings swiftly from branch to branch, calling so loud, you can hear it from five kilometers away through deep jungle growth. The question is though, what ... Read >