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Where to stay

Choose a base around your pace, beach access, transfers, and the day trips that matter.

Choose your baseCancún & Puerto MorelosPlaya del Carmen & CozumelTulum & the south

Choose your base

Compare the coast before you book.

Best Family Resorts in Riviera Maya: A Practical Guide for Every Age

Choose the right Riviera Maya family resort by children’s age, beach, pools, kids’ clubs, room layout, transfer time, and excursion plans. This practical comparison covers the strongest family-friendly bases from Puerto Morelos to Tulum.

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya: Where to Stay by Travel Style

Compare the best all-inclusive resorts in the Riviera Maya by beach, transfer time, price level, resort style, excursions and traveler type, from Puerto Morelos to Tulum and Cozumel.

Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Riviera Maya: A Couple’s Guide to Beaches, Luxury and Value

Compare the best adults-only resorts in the Riviera Maya by beach, atmosphere, dining, nightlife, excursions, luxury level and value, with practical advice for couples and honeymooners choosing between Akumal, Maroma, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

Cancún & Puerto Morelos

Easy arrivals, resort stays, and a well-connected coast.

Best Family Resorts in Riviera Maya: A Practical Guide for Every Age

Choose the right Riviera Maya family resort by children’s age, beach, pools, kids’ clubs, room layout, transfer time, and excursion plans. This practical comparison covers the strongest family-friendly bases from Puerto Morelos to Tulum.

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya: Where to Stay by Travel Style

Compare the best all-inclusive resorts in the Riviera Maya by beach, transfer time, price level, resort style, excursions and traveler type, from Puerto Morelos to Tulum and Cozumel.

Best Luxury Hotels in Cancún: Where to Stay for a Five-Star Beach Trip

A decision-oriented guide to Cancún's best luxury hotels: where the five-star properties actually sit, which ones suit couples, families and spa-focused trips, and how to choose between the Hotel Zone, Playa Mujeres and Costa Mujeres.

Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Central bases for ferries, food, and day trips.

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya: Where to Stay by Travel Style

Compare the best all-inclusive resorts in the Riviera Maya by beach, transfer time, price level, resort style, excursions and traveler type, from Puerto Morelos to Tulum and Cozumel.

Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Riviera Maya: A Couple’s Guide to Beaches, Luxury and Value

Compare the best adults-only resorts in the Riviera Maya by beach, atmosphere, dining, nightlife, excursions, luxury level and value, with practical advice for couples and honeymooners choosing between Akumal, Maroma, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

Best Luxury Hotels in Cancún: Where to Stay for a Five-Star Beach Trip

A decision-oriented guide to Cancún's best luxury hotels: where the five-star properties actually sit, which ones suit couples, families and spa-focused trips, and how to choose between the Hotel Zone, Playa Mujeres and Costa Mujeres.

Tulum & the south

Beach, jungle, and stays farther down the coast.

Best Family Resorts in Riviera Maya: A Practical Guide for Every Age

Choose the right Riviera Maya family resort by children’s age, beach, pools, kids’ clubs, room layout, transfer time, and excursion plans. This practical comparison covers the strongest family-friendly bases from Puerto Morelos to Tulum.

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya: Where to Stay by Travel Style

Compare the best all-inclusive resorts in the Riviera Maya by beach, transfer time, price level, resort style, excursions and traveler type, from Puerto Morelos to Tulum and Cozumel.

Best Adults-Only Resorts in the Riviera Maya: A Couple’s Guide to Beaches, Luxury and Value

Compare the best adults-only resorts in the Riviera Maya by beach, atmosphere, dining, nightlife, excursions, luxury level and value, with practical advice for couples and honeymooners choosing between Akumal, Maroma, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.