Cancun and the Riviera Maya

This is the Riviera Maya chapter from Lonely Planet’s Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan guidebook.

The Riviera Maya, a tourist corridor of white-sand beaches, scenic ruins and fun-filled cenotes, was made for road-tripping. Despite the development, you can still find that small fishing town or head inland to catch a glimpse of the Mexico that tourism forgot.

• splash around in Parque Dos Ojos’ cenotes, or cave-dive in one of the world’s largest un-derwater systems maps
• rent a bike to beat the hordes and then climb Cobá’s tallest pyramid, before having a dip in nearby swimming holes
• transport
• dive into the waters off the coast of Puerto Morelos, a quiet town that has managed to spare itself from the development boom
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum & Around, Punta Allen