Luxury hotels in Xpu-Ha, Xcaret & Tulum
The south, the farthest and wildest end of the coast, running down to the edge of the Sian Ka'an biosphere.
Five-star hotels in Xpu-Ha, Xcaret & Tulum
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Other neighborhoods in Riviera Maya, Cancún & Tulum
Cancún & Playa Mujeres
The north end of the coast, where the Hotel Zone and Playa Mujeres sit within easy reach of the airport. The Hotel Zone's long beach runs between the Caribbean and the Nichupté lagoon, with Punta Nizuc at its southern tip; the quieter shore of Playa Mujeres lies north of the city.
Kanai & Punta Maroma
Mangrove country half an hour south of Cancún's airport, behind a quiet beach. Punta Maroma's old hideaway stands on the point and the newer resorts of Kanai are raised among the mangroves, with the quiet beach in front of them all and Puerto Morelos up the road.
Playa del Carmen & Mayakoba
The coast's busiest stretch, from the Mayakoba reserve to the town of Playa del Carmen. The reserve's lagoons, golf course and villas lie just north of town, with jungle resorts behind the beach; Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue and the Cozumel ferry are a short drive south.