CULTURE

Town of Playa del Carmen

Originally a fishermen's village, it has grown into a world-class destination complete with restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs.

 Here you'll find an interesting combination of Mexican, African, European and American cultures.

Xcaret Museum

Just 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen is this cultural center that house 19 scale models of the Mayan civilization's most important pyramids. Learn about how they built them and why.

CEDAM, Shipwreck Museum, Puerto Aventuras

Explore what contents of the many shipwrecks that occur along this dangerous coast. The Great Maya Reef that's just off the coast makes it hard to navigate the waters.

Puerto Aventuras Marina

In the center of town, you'll find the boat-filled marina that's surrounded by lovely restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, handicraft stores and a small bookstore. Puerto Aventuras' cuisine is renowned throughout the region.
 

Cultural and Poly-religious Center, Puerto Aventuras

Visit the new unique Cultural and Ploy-religious Center where you can learn about the different cultures and religions that come together to create the interesting Riviera Maya region.

Town of Tulum

Just inside the Mayab forest you'll find the small town of Tulum. Come here for the casual atmosphere and great food at restaurants run by local natives.

Boca Paila and Punta Allen, Biósfera Sian Ka'an

These two small towns are both on a peninsula inside the Biósfera Sian Ka'an. The only access is through a well-kept dirt road. Here you'll find only private homes, hotels and fishing lodges since the government limits development.

Town of Akumal

This small town attracts people from all over the world who are searching for a quiet and relaxed lifestyle. It's fabulous place to get away from it all and offers everything a tourist could want like great restaurants.