The "Riviera Maya" south of Cancun, Mexico, is a top spot for families for two reasons:
- many all-inclusive resorts -- with watersports, daily activities, kids' programs for ages 4 to 12
- the 130 km from Cancun south to Tulum offers fun and fascinating activities
Mayan Riviera Highlights:
- second-largest barrier coral reef in the world
- unique "eco-archeological" theme park Xcaret
- lagoons full of colorful fish
- "cenotes" (natural pools of clear water-- lovely to swim in)
- fascinating Mayan ruins at Tulum and Coba
All-Inclusive Resorts for Families
Your route to the Mayan Riviera resorts is Highway 307. Despite the "Riviera" label, the drive isn't scenic; most of the highway is a kilometer from shore, and is flat and straight.
Click below for some highlights for family holidays, moving south:
