{"id":229,"date":"2013-03-15T16:24:12","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T16:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/?p=229"},"modified":"2014-07-14T10:00:52","modified_gmt":"2014-07-14T10:00:52","slug":"riviera-maya-explored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/riviera-maya-explored\/","title":{"rendered":"Riviera Maya explored"},"content":{"rendered":"

Riviera Maya<\/a> is a popular tourist resort lying on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico<\/a>, situated in the district of Quintana Roo on the east coast of the peninsula. Stretching from Cancun<\/a> in the north to Tulum<\/a> in the south, the Riviera Maya is renowned for its superb beaches, stunning natural beauty, rich history, fascinating culture and wonderful weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Riviera Maya is a great place to go all year round, however, December<\/a> to April<\/a> is especially pleasant in terms of the weather and enjoying the resort at its liveliest. The wettest, and therefore quietest, months are September and October. <\/strong>The hurricane season in Mexico normally runs from June to November and can affect both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Riviera <\/strong>Maya\u2019s wet season still offers plenty of sunshine<\/a>, not to mention fewer crowds and some great deals.<\/p>\n

The small beach-front tourist resort of Akumal<\/a>, which means \u2018place of the turtles\u2019, has pristine white sandy beaches protected by off-shore reefs, a beautiful bay with crystal clear, turquoise waters flowing through its underwater caves and subterranean rivers, and is a haven for underwater enthusiasts and sunbathers alike (not forgetting the turtles).<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s not all about the beaches and the big golden circle in the sky; Quintana Roo\u2019s many ancient Mayan ruins are easy to get to and make for a great day out \u2013 history buff or not. Once you\u2019ve had your fill of traipsing around archaeological wonders under the sun, head for one of the many fantastic beaches that offer access to Riviera Maya\u2019s excellent snorkelling and scuba-diving sites – just 150 metres out to sea. From the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and subterranean rivers and ponds to beautiful lakes and cenotes, Riviera Maya really is a diver\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s well worth keeping in mind that some water sports equipment may not meet UK or international safety standards, and you may not be covered by accident insurance. This applies particularly to scuba diving, parasailing and jet-skiing. Make sure the company meets the required safety standards and check that you\u2019re covered by your travel insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tulum <\/a>is one the most beautiful places in Riviera Maya and is known for being the only archaeological site located by the sea. Sat atop a cliff looking out to the Caribbean Sea, Tulum encompasses over 60 well-preserved structures surrounded by three huge walls, a small beach beside the main temple \u2013 swimming up to the shore while gazing up at this majestic piece of Mayan history is an unforgettable experience \u2013 and a scattering of charming cabanas and low-key eco hotels along the pristine stretch of beach.<\/p>\n

Playa Carmen<\/a> known as Xaman H\u00e1 in the Maya, is an old fishermen\u2019s village. Now, it offers everything you\u2019d hope for from a Caribbean holiday location, with luxury hotels, superb restaurants, lively bars, water sports, golf, shopping and much more.<\/p>\n

Xcaret <\/a>is a must while visiting Riviera Maya. This one-of-a-kind eco-archaeological park offers a fascinating insight into the area\u2019s ecology and mysterious Maya history, plus the opportunity to relax on the beach, drift down one of two subterranean rivers, explore jungle shrouded trails, and arguably best of all – swim with dolphins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Riviera Maya is a popular tourist resort lying on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, situated in the district of Quintana Roo on the east coast of the peninsula. Stretching from Cancun in the north to Tulum in the south, the Riviera Maya is renowned for its superb beaches, stunning natural beauty, rich history, fascinating culture […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"post_views_count":3852,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[274,273],"class_list":["post-229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-holidays","tag-resort-akumal","tag-resort-stockholm"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":232,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229\/revisions\/232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}