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Cancun
| Isla Mujeres | Cozumel
| Tulúm | Riviera
Maya
Mexico, a country whose cultural,
historic and natural heritage is famous throughout the world, opens
its doors with a new tourist destination: the Riviera Maya.
This stunning region, located
on the far eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, is made up of
small independent communities where there are infinite possibilities
for exploration and enjoyment. The most beautiful sea in the world,
the Caribbean, extends out to the horizon while its incredible turquoise
waters softly caress the brilliant white sand of miles of beautiful
beaches.
In the past few decades, the northern
portion of the coast has been the object of intensive tourist development,
mainly the internationally famous city of Cancun.
 Toward
the south, leaving behind the luxurious hotels and shopping centers,
another world opens up. Here the towns are smaller and there are
fewer tourists with miles of solitary virgin beaches, sparkling
white sand and crystalline turquoise waters stretching out before
one's eyes. The second largest reef system in the world, the Great
Maya Reef, runs along the coastline and an unrestrained jungle surrounds
the towns and beaches. In this part of the Mexican Caribbean, full
of exotic tropical animals peering or flying through the branches,
there are many places to explore. A unique and complex underground
river system flows beneath the surface and surprises visitors with
magical caverns, caves and cenotes (sinkholes). There are also hundreds
of archaeological sites, remnants of the incredible and timeless
Mayan civilization, and a spectacular and plentiful marine life.
This world is for those who seek
closer contact with nature, for here nature rules. The Riviera Maya,
from Punta Brava to Punta Allen, is a virtual explosion of color
and surprise, for the most part without intensive development. It
is a region for exploring, with easy transportation between towns
and other places of interest, where visitors can discover beautiful
corners and be astonished by new marvels every day.
 The
options for accommodations, activity and dining are incredibly diverse
within this paradise. Whether one's taste
is for five star hotels, impeccable service and exquisite
cuisine or sleeping in the moonlight with only the stars for company
and a daily diet of fresh seafood, one finds it here. Golf courses,
yachts and deep sea fishing are as easy to find as scuba diving
the reef, tours to archaeological sites and jungle treks. After
a day of leisure or full of adventure, fresh lobster and fine wine,
homemade pasta or a taco at a small Mexican restaurant will satisfy
every palate. For relaxation, there is a variety of different techniques
of massage offered along the coast.
Ecology is a major concern among
the people who live here. There are beach clean-ups and ecological
educational campaigns every month. Water treatment plants and composting
WC's are also being constructed in many tourist centers. This attempt
to conserve and respect the natural surroundings has helped maintain
the incredible beauty of the area, attracting visitors who share
this consciousness. With the help of the traveler who chooses to
explore this paradise, its beauty will be preserved for years to
come.
Cancun
| Isla Mujeres | Cozumel
| Tulúm | Riviera
Maya
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