playa del carmen & riviera maya

Golf

The Mexican Caribbean offers year-round golf with average annual temperatures ranging between 25 and 28ºC (77 and 82ºF). Nestled in the lush tropical foliage and offering breathtaking ocean views there are more than a dozen golf courses in your direct vicinity. Amongst the branded courses you find Nicklaus Signature, Nicklaus Design, El Camaleon Mayakoba (Greg Norman), host of the 2009 PGA Mayakoba Golf Classic, PB Dye and Robert Von Hagge.

Great Meso American Reef Barrier

The Great Meso American Reef Barrier which runs along the Mayan Riviera coast line is the second largest coralline system on the planet . Stretching 1200 kilometers (750 m.) this natural wonder offers some of the world's best outdoor activities. Discover snorkeling and diving spots named: the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks, the Little Lighthouse and the Virgin of the Bay, with visibility of up to 50 meters (165 ft.). Also sport fishing is an experience not to be missed in the Mayan Caribbean. The deep waters that separate Playa del Carmen and the island of Cozumel are ideal for catching sailfish, marlin, barracuda, kingfish and mahi mahi and wahoo.

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is the l argest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean (approximately 1.3 million acres), established in 1986 as part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program and declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The reserve is unique for its geography and wetlands, 23 known archeological sites (with relics dating up to 2,300 years old), 103 known mammal species, 336 known bird species and nesting ground for many species of wading birds and two endangered sea turtle species. The revenue generated through tours, beautiful accommodations, and various on-site activities such as bird watching, kayaking, fly fishing, and adventurous exploration of the under ground cave systems are used to fund conservation and education programs within the Reserve.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza , a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988, was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatán. Several buildings have survived, such as the Warriors' Temple, El Castillo and the circular observatory known as El Caracol.

Health and Wellness

The Mayan Riviera world class hospitals such as AmeriMed and Hospiten perform procedures from plastic surgery to joint replacements and cardiac treatments , and are quickly becoming a number one destination for elective procedures. AIG, Blue Cross Blue Shield, ING, Met Life, NY Life and World Wide Mediclaim Services are amongst the extensive list of Amerimed Insurance Contract Partners.

Shopping and Entertainment

Playa del Carmen is in the heart of the Mayan Riviera with unique shopping and dining on the authentic 5 th Ave, world class golf and spa at exclusive high end resorts, and outdoor adventure and exploration of ancient Mayan culture at Xcaret, Xel-ha, Xplor and Altournative.