Environment

Mayan Riviera & Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Located in the Playacar Complex in the Mayan Riviera. A sacred place where the light shinning down from the heavens awakens and appeases the tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea. It has come to be known as an eternal paradise of plants, flowers and animals, which run freely in the midst of breathtaking ancient ruins and a prodigious landscape.

Quick facts

• 2 miles from the town of Playa del Carmen
• 42 kilometers from the Cancún International Airport
• Just 50 kilometers from the nightlife at Cancún
• Official language: Spanish
• Currency: Mexican Peso
• Subtropical climate. Average annual temperature reaches 80°F (27°C).

 

Playa del Carmen

Overlooking the Mayan Riviera, a relatively young city, once a small village where only a family of fishermen lived. In 1967, Playa del Carmen has been evolving until becoming a cosmopolitan harbor. This city of fishermen has become to be known as a romantic place. Its marvelous beaches, soft sand and cool ocean breeze make this a unique place in this region. 

The renowned Quinta Avenida, the soul of “Playa, can be traveled across on foot and the small, quaint and delightful shops, restaurants, bars featuring live music, discothèques and shows in open spaces make this the preferred place to be after an activity-packed day.

Chichén Itzá

Its name means “in the mouth of the Itzán well”. A Mayan town in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico; tucked between Valladolid and Mérida. Its home to Pirámide de Kukulcán, also known as “The Castle”. This amazing place is one of the new seven wonders of the world. Across its almost thousand year trajectory, different towns have left their mark in this city. Mayans have plastered their vision of the world in their artwork and stone monuments leaving their mark in this astonishing place.

Tulum

Alongside the sea lies this fortified city with its sashay of mysteries. For its intense sun and white sands the ancient Mayan tribes chose to settle over a cliff which defies the waters, a fortress city, protected on three sides by walls made of stone, and on its fourth side simply defended by the ocean. “Tulum City”, as the area adjacent to the archeological site has come to be known, is a typical portrait of the picturesque zones of the region. All along the main avenue there are traditional craftwork shops, as well as other forms of commercial activity.

Xcaret

Dare to explore the richness of Mexico in the Xcaret eco-archeological park. Here you will be in communion with the Mayan culture and its breathtaking wildlife, its astonishing architecture, as well as the chance to live once-in-a-lifetime experiences as swimming with dolphins. The soft and refreshing underground river tides will take you on a path of more than a kilometer by the depths of the land, where you will discover ancient Mayan tide pools (cenotes), magnificent caves, rock formations and marine fossils.

Akumal

This marvelous place is the spot preferred by thousands of turtles which year after year come to nest in these beaches. In Mayan language Akumal means “place of the turtles”, one of the main attractions of this charming and fascinating place. It’s in its spectacular crystal-clear water bays converge with fresh water currents flowing from caves and nearby underground rivers. Its beaches of silky white sand are protected by coastal reefs and have been a diver’s paradise all over the world for ages.

Awards and Certifications

Viva Wyndham Azteca is a recipient of the 9001:2008 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification for our commitment towards the implementation of quality management systems. The ISO certification is just an example of the responsibility Viva Wyndham has undertaken in implementing effective customer service-related strategies and provides our guests with a genuinely unique experience.

Viva Wyndham Azteca has also been awarded the Apple Vacation Golden Apple Award in 2010 and the ITS Best 100 Hotels in 2010.