Cancun & Riviera Maya Photo Gallery

Beaches, Mayan sites, and alcohol have propelled the Yucatan Peninsula as Mexico's most popular tourist destination. Fronted by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, this area is also referred to as the Riviera Maya. Further inland, several Maya sites and colonial towns are worth a few day trips. You don't need to soak under the sun at the beach for a full week after all.

Pick a resort, one of many with beach access and sea views. There are over 32,000 rooms in Cancun. Upon arriving, stop by the tour desk to assemble your day trips after consulting the weather forecast. Enjoy!