SELLING MEXICO
RIVIERA MAYA &
THE BEACH AND RUINS AT TULUM
DOLPHINS AT
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raced with some 450 beaches along nearly 6,000 miles of coastline,
Mexico is one of the largest and most geographically diverse
nations in the Americas. And among the countless idyllic settings
that Mexico has to offer, none is more popular than the Caribbean
coast, thanks to its silky white sands, turquoise waters and pristine
coral reefs. This sun-soaked region—which includes the Riviera
Maya and Cancun, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo—is ready
to satisfy the most demanding clients, thanks to its ideal climate
and stunning shores, not to mention an ecological reserve and
marine life unmatched anywhere in the world.
CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(CUN), located just five miles from
Cancun’s downtown and three miles
from its hotel zone, receives nonstop
flights from major U.S. cities including
Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas,
Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami,
Minneapolis, Monterrey, New York and
San Francisco. The Riviera Maya, which
includes the town of Playa del Carmen,
is south of the airport.
A variety of tour operators, private
transfer companies and bus lines offer
convenient, well-organized ground
service linking Cancun and Playa del
Carmen with other attractions and activities in the Riviera Maya and beyond.
Clients looking for extra luxury as they
tour may consider services at hotels
such as Hacienda Tres Ríos in Tulum,
which offers jet rentals for private
flights around the area.
RIVIERA MAYA
Stretching from Puerto Morelos
to Punta Allen, the Riviera Maya
boasts more than 75 miles of shoreline, conveniently located just south
of Cancun. Visitors here may explore
ancient Mayan ruins and enjoy stunning natural beauty. Exotic marine
life is easily viewed while snorkeling,
diving and fishing near the world’s
second-largest coral reef, which
lies just off the coast, while remote
cenotes (sinkholes) and underground
rivers provide an unforgettably
unique setting for water sports. And
nowhere else on earth may clients
experience swimming within view of
legendary archeological sites such
as Tulum and Coba. Clients needing
instruction may take advantage of
scuba diving centers and on-site
classes available at many hotels.
Xcaret, the Riviera Maya’s largest
ecological park, is another must-see.
Located five miles south of Playa del
Carmen, Xcaret is home to archeo-
logical attractions, cultural entertain-
ment, a gorgeous reef aquarium and
dolphin and shark swim programs.
daytime
excursions
Located approximately 90 miles
northeast of Chetumal is the quiet
fishing village of Majahual. With
bungalows built from natural resources and a coast perfect for scuba
diving, a trip to this area provides the
opportunity for relaxed exploring.
Nearby is Quintana Roo’s main
cave system, at Parque Natu-
ral Aktun Chen. Located off the
Cancun-Tulum Highway between Ak-
kumal and Xel-Há, this site features a
CANCUN
One of the world’s premier sun destinations, Cancun sits along the Carib-
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