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Viva Mexico!
They call it Mexico Lindo (Beautiful Mexico). We’re sure you’ll agree.
Especially in the Riviera Maya, which stretches along the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula. Here, approximately thirty miles south of Cancun, lies Playacar, a gorgeous destination, with some of the most fabulous beaches and proximity to many wondrous attractions. And Playacar is where you’ll find the Viva Wyndham Maya and Viva Wyndham Azteca resorts. So, whatever your pleasure, snorkeling, scuba diving, visiting ancient Mayan ruins, exploring freshwater Cenotes, or just jumping into the turquoise waters, Viva Playacar is a pure vacation paradise.
About the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya (Mayan Riviera) is the name given to that part of the Mexican Caribbean Coast from Playa del Secreto, just south of Cancun, to Punta Allen, in the heart of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere.
The palm-covered, white sand beaches, secluded coves, Mayan Ruins, lush jungles, mangroves, cenotes and caves provide this area with an incredible number of attractions for its visitors. Just off shore, the multicolored coral reef offers world class diving, snorkeling and fishing. The Mayan Reef is part of the second longest barrier reef in the world, which runs from the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula south through the neighboring countries of Belize & Honduras.
Playa del Carmen, the largest city in the Riviera Maya, is teeming with activity and offers restaurants and nightlife for every taste. The walking mall on Fifth Avenue is a shopper's paradise where you can choose from an unending selection of jewelry, art, Mexican handcrafts, T-shirts, designer clothing and exotic products you never knew existed. Playa del Carmen is also the gateway to the island of Cozumel, with ferry service available from the downtown dock throughout the day.
The Mayan ruins at Tulum, located on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean, are some of the most beautiful in the area. As you venture further into the jungle, you will often encounter vestiges of the fascinating, mysterious Mayas.
The Eco-parks, Xcaret and Xel-ha, are two of the Rivera Maya's most popular attractions. Snorkeling with brightly colored tropical fish, floating down an underground river and swimming with dolphins are just the beginning of the many activities offered.
One unique feature of the Riviera Maya are the numerous Cenotes, freshwater caves. The Cenote from the Maya ts'onot or dzonot is a structure with the characteristics of a cavern which is formed in the limestone soil typical of this area, rich in calcium carbonate as a result of rainwater filtration. The ground is porous and, for that reason, capable of absorbing rainwater rapidly and efficiently, thus feeding the rivers and subterranean currents which, as they drain out to sea, are accumulated in the cavities originated by the crumbling of limestone walls, allowing the formation of those natural basins known as Cenotes. There is nothing as refreshing on a hot summer day as jumping into the cool fresh sparkling water of a Cenote.
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