Also known as the Maya Riviera, depending on which travel agency you go with, the Riviera Maya is a stretch of heart-breakingly beautiful white sand beaches and rocky outcrops along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan peninsula. While the coast is primarily known for numerous resorts and adventure activities like swimming with dolphins, the ancient Maya ruins are a part of the experience which should not be missed.
Maya ruins on the Riviera Maya. Photo by egwnd.
In this week's Mexico Travel feature, contributing writer Nicoletta Maestri describes several of the archaeological ruins which are open to tourists, and should not be missed during your stay.
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