Riviera Maya is a region washed by the Caribbean Sea, located in the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. Geographically, it extends along the coast for 130 km, from the locality of Puerto Morelos to the north, to the locality of Punta Allen in the south.
The Riviera Maya as a tourist destination was created in 1999 with the encouragement of the municipal authorities, led by the mayor Miguel Ramón Martín Azueta. Since then, the Riviera Maya has become, together with Cancun, the most important tourist destination in Mexico and one of the most important in the world.

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Accompanied by the Caribbean Sea, the Mayan Riviera has become alongside Cancun's main tourist destination in Mexico. Over 130 kilometers of coastline, it has attractions to fill months of vacations: tropical beaches, hotels and restaurants of high standard, theme parks, Mayan ancestral cities, protected natural reserves, dream islands, sea turtles, corals, cenotes, different modalities of diving, underwater crossing of caves, film festivals, nocturnal ballads.
The Riviera Maya is a destination that will allow you to get in touch with the cultural wealth of Mexico. An example is the traditional temazcal, the pre-Hispanic version of steam baths. Many luxury hotels and spa facilities count on one of them for their guests. To learn more about the history, you can explore the magical Mayan world in the ancient cities of Tulum, Coba and El Rey.
Lovers of the underwater world should not miss the opportunity to visit Cozumel. To get to this island, just take a ferry boat from Playa del Carmen. Its crystal clear coasts are great for snorkeling, snorkeling and an extensive array of water sports. If you prefer not to get wet, you will also find solitary corners of the beach that will be perfect to enjoy the sun and the tranquility of the place.
Dream attributes that awaken in travelers a pleasant realization: if the world really has to end, let it be here.

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The Riviera Maya, being a global tourist destination, has a wide gastronomic offer of all cultures. So, along its coast, tourists who visit the Riviera Maya to enjoy French, Italian, Asian, Moroccan, Spanish, Mexican and also international cuisine.
Its cuisine is known all over the world for its variety of dishes and recipes, for the difficulty of its preparation and its differentiated and sophisticated flavors. And no wonder, since Mexican food brings variety of Mesoamerican and European culinary traditions. Such is its popularity, which in 2010 was recognized as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
But also in the Riviera Maya this rich national cuisine is combined with the best traditional recipes with local produce of the same culture.
Its main raw material is maize. This is the basic ingredient of the Yucatan food chain, and with it all kinds of food and beverages are prepared by blending with other products such as cocoa, pozol and atolls. The dishes and drinks prepared with fresh ingredients are complemented by a diet rich in seafood and fish such as snapper, lobsters, etc.
Traditional Mexican and Mayan cuisine consist of many dishes, appetizers, sauces and drinks made with a variety of products: tomato sauces, peppers, beans, lemon, avocado, chocolate. Guacamole, Nachos, Quesadillas, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Burritos, Tacos and Guacamole and chicken tamales.

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The annual average temperatures are around 28 degrees and, traditionally, the highest are in February, March or April. The cold is virtually nonexistent, as well as the existence of moisture in the air. The warm and tropical climate predominates.

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