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Resort-hopping on Mexico's Riviera Maya

Not so long ago, Mexico's Riviera Maya was a sleepy stretch of Caribbean coastline. Now every hotel group wants in on the action. Today, the Riviera Maya is such a success that the hoteliers of Cancún want to re-brand their city as part of it and catch some of its glow. That's because the latest iteration of this destination has proved to be a powerful magnet, attracting not just visitors, not just investment dollars, but also intelligent developers who have learned from past mistakes. Read the article

Destinations: Cancún · Playa del Carmen · Tulum · solidaridad

Themes: Beach · Hotels + Resorts

Inspired by: New Riviera Maya Resorts — by Michael Gross, Published Dec. 2005

Hotels (9)

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    Mezzanine

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    Amansala

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    Fairmont Mayakoba

    As the Riviera Maya’s first environmentally conscious golf-and-spa complex, the Fairmont Mayakoba is an eco-friendly alternative to the monolithic res

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    Viceroy Riviera Maya

    Set between the beach and a lush, tropical forest in Mexico’s booming resort region on the Yucatán Peninsula, the Tides still retains a sense of exclu

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    Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Resort

    Wellness is so integral to this 14-acre Riviera Maya property that its signature Endless Privileges experience includes Hydrothalasso pool and cold ... More
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    Deseo Hotel + Lounge

    This boutique hotel, part of the Grupo Habita hospitality group, features a sea blue motif befitting its beachfront setting in Playa del Carmen. The h

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    Maroma Resort & Spa

    This Tulum-area resort gained renown for its 7,000-square-foot spa, fleet of waterfront beds (picturesque perches for sipping mango-and-cilantro marga... More
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    Hotel Basico

    The boutique property is the latest venture from the hip Micha brothers, who were behind the popular Hotel Deseo, also in bustling Playa del Carmen. T

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    Esencia

    The “essence” of Mexico’s Riviera Maya rests 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen and takes the form of a beachfront boutique hotel on a quiet estate

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