Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Riviera Maya is a sun-soaked stretch of Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, celebrated for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich Mayan heritage. Running south of Cancún along the Yucatán Peninsula, the region blends natural beauty with vibrant culture, offering everything from laid-back beach towns to ancient archaeological sites. Warm weather year-round and crystal-clear seas make it a favourite for both relaxation and exploration. Beyond the beaches, the Riviera Maya is known for its cenotes, lush jungles, and historic ruins hidden among the landscape. Visitors can explore the remains of ancient Mayan cities, snorkel in freshwater caves, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of coastal towns such as Playa del Carmen and Tulum. With a balance of adventure, culture, and resort comfort, the Riviera Maya offers a varied and unforgettable travel experience.
Top Things to Do in the Riviera Maya:
- Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum or Cobá
- Swim in cenotes such as Dos Ojos or Gran Cenote
- Relax on white-sand beaches along the Caribbean coast
- Snorkel or dive on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
- Enjoy local cuisine, beach clubs, and coastal towns like Playa del Carmen
5*TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms
The adults-only TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms is set on a peaceful swathe of beach. Here, whirlpool baths and off-the-menu dining come as standard.
In-room whirlpool baths, poolside waiter service, couples’ spa treatments and a daybed-dotted beach set the tone here. And the hotel – which is part of our TUI BLUE line-up – serves up junior suites as standard.
Our TUI BLUE collection is full of hotels that combine best-in-class service, authentic local cuisine and activities to suit you. And this particular property falls under our Adults Only traveller type – these chilled-out properties are ideal for restful, child-free breaks, with plenty of local flair thrown in. There are dedicated relaxation zones, activities tailored for grown-ups, and sophisticated music and dance performances after dark.
These sophisticated suites all come with a furnished balcony or terrace, a king-size bed, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. Swim-up junior suites have direct access to the pool from the terrace. Suites in the premium section also have daybeds on the terrace and come with access to an exclusive premium pool with in-water loungers and a swim-up bar.
There are some nice touches here. The sunloungers by the pools are four-posters, and beach-goers are looked after by waiters. There are five à la carte restaurants all included in your stay, and the menus come from the imaginations of world-class chefs.
You can head for the Riviera Maya, on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, and do nothing but sip cocktails on tropical beaches. But there's so much more on offer. Mayan ruins, eco parks, world-class diving – they’re all on the cards along this 30-kilometre stretch of coastline, which takes in lively Playa del Carmen and the quieter Punta Allen. Just so you know, beaches along this stretch of coastline can have a build-up of seaweed called sargassum. It’s a natural phenomenon influenced by ocean currents and seasonal weather patterns in the Caribbean, so it can be hard to predict when it’ll arrive. When there’s a lot of sargassum, hotel teams work continuously to keep the beaches as clean as possible.
