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Family Beach Vacation on the Riviera Maya

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A quick drive from Cancún, the Yucatán Peninsula’s eastern shore is home to spectacular beaches and the world’s second-longest coral reef. A hideout for hippies and honeymooners, it’s lately become a magnet for families, who’ve discovered the impressive waterfront resorts, plus snorkeling, eco-parks, and Mayan ruins all within reach.

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4 Hotels 1 Restaurant 3 Activities

Destinations: Cancún · Tulum · Riviera Maya

Themes: Beaches + Islands · Family · Hotels + Resorts

Inspired by: 4 Great Resorts on the Riviera Maya | T+L Family — by Rachel Urquhart, Published Nov. 2006

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    Hotel Club Akumal Caribe

    Riviera Maya | Latin America | Mexico | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

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    Iberostar Paraíso Maya Hotel

    Riviera Maya | Latin America | Mexico | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

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    Hotel Esencia

    Riviera Maya | Latin America | Mexico | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

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    Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma

    Cancún | Latin America | Mexico | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

    This Riviera Maya resort has an extensive list of activities, including Spanish classes and dance lessons.

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    Sal y Fuego

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    Tulum | Latin America | Mexico | Riviera Maya | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

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    Hidden Worlds

    Riviera Maya | Latin America | Mexico | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

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    Xcaret

    Riviera Maya | Latin America | Mexico | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

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    Tulum Ruins

    Tulum | Latin America | Mexico | Riviera Maya | Cancún & The Riviera Maya

    The 11th-century walled city's 15 pyramids are illuminated in shades of red, blue, and amber for 45-minute nighttime tours. The "Visitas Nocturnas"... More
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