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Explore the top beaches on the Riviera Maya, including Puerto Morelos and Playa Del Carmen. Book a luxury stay with Villaway and enjoy Mexico's stunning coast!

The 5 Best Beaches on the Riviera Maya


Oliver Eberle

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Located along the Yucat&aacute;n Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, the Riviera Maya&mdash;or Mayan Riviera&mdash;is one of Mexico&rsquo;s top coastal resort districts, home to iconic cities like Playa Del Carmen, Akumal, and Puerto Morelos.&nbsp;

The Mayan Riviera starts a few miles south of Canc&uacute;n, spanning from Puerto Morelos down to Tulum. If you want to explore some of Mexico&rsquo;s most pristine beaches, this is the place to go.&nbsp;

To see all the wonders of the Riviera Maya, just travel along Federal Highway 307, which spans the entire 60-mile stretch and beyond. 


Puerto Morelos

Location: Puerto Morelos&nbsp;

Located about 15 miles south of Canc&uacute;n, Puerto Morelos is a cozy beachside village with quaint resorts situated along immaculate white sand.&nbsp;

Why It Made Our List: Many tourists flock to Puerto Morelos because it&rsquo;s just a 20-minute drive from Canc&uacute;n International Airport. The ocean waves are generally calm and serene, so you can get up close and personal with the full array of tropical marine life.&nbsp;

Puerto Morelos ranks among the best beaches on the Riviera Maya because of its chill, laid-back atmosphere.