The Mayan Riviera is
comprised of the area south
of the tip of the Yucatan
Peninsula in Mexico. It
stretches along 75 miles of
the Mexican Caribbean
coastline in the
southeastern part of the
Yucatan Peninsula. Weather
is ideal, beautiful white
sandy beaches, crystal clear
blue waters make for a
perfect vacation
destination.
The term
Riviera Maya is fairly new
and has varied definitions,
it starts approximately 10
miles south of Cancun the
seaside village of Puerto Morelos and includes places
like Playa del Carmen,
Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and
Tulum.
Riviera Maya's Best Luxury Resort**:
{**of Resorts not covered on the other area pages**}
Grande
Palladium Riviera Resort and Spa
All
Inclusive [photos above
right and below]

The Grand Palladium Riviera
Resort and Spa All Inclusive
is located in tropical
Kantenah, Mexico.
Approximately 32 kilometers
(20 miles) from Playa del
Carmen, the resort is 30
kilometers (19 miles) from
Tulum. The property stands
95 kilometers (57 miles)
from Cancun and the Cancun
International Airport.
Surrounded
by verdant flora, the Grand
Palladium Riviera Resort and
Spa All Inclusive is set on
a large swath of oceanfront.
Comprised of many small
buildings, the resort shares
numerous facilities with its
partner properties, the
Grand Palladium White Sand
Resort and Spa All
Inclusive, the Grand
Palladium Colonial Resort
and Spa All Inclusive and
the Grand Paladium Kantenah
Resort All Inclusive.
Recreational amenities
abound, from tennis courts
to a kids' playground to
discos.
This family-friendly
property offers children's
programs and activities. At
the Sports Center and Spa,
cardiovascular machines
share space with sauna
rooms. On the dining front,
the hotel features a wealth
of choices, from Japanese
fare and steaks to Italian
and barbecue.
Guestrooms at the Grand
Palladium Riviera Resort and
Spa All Inclusive are set in
lakeside bungalows. The
contemporary rooms boast air
conditioning, satellite
television, safes and sofa
beds.

Occidental Grand Xcaret
Tucked within an ecological
and historical preserve, the
all-inclusive Occidental
Grand Xcaret captivates
guests with spectacular
grounds, a pristine
coastline and unparalleled
service and amenities.
Located less than an hour
south of Cancun
International Airport and 10
minutes from renowned Playa
del Carmen, this glorious
resort boasts winding river
channels, free-form pools
and a private beach with
powder-soft white sand on a
quiet cove.
The Occidental Grand Xcaret
features 11 international
restaurants and 10 bars to
fit every mood and occasion,
from a romantic dinner to a
lively family meal.

The Occidental Grand Xcaret
offers guests one
complimentary day pass per
stay to the breathtaking
natural wonder of the
eco-archeological Xcaret
Park adjacent to the hotel.
At the park, travelers with
a taste for eco-touring and
adventure can explore the
remains of a Mayan village,
snorkel through ancient
caves and underwater
gardens, swim with dolphins,
or observe jaguars,
butterflies, tropical birds
and other indigenous species
in their natural habitat,
all a short distance from
the rest. Those with a
relaxing vacation in mind
will find an oasis on the
resort's private secluded
beach.

El
Cid Marina Hotel
Nestled among swaying
palms, overlooking the
pristine Puerto Morelos
National Reef Park, the All
Inclusive Hotel Marina El
Cid Spa & Beach Resort
invites you to experience
the best of the Mayan
Riviera.
We're a relaxing
departure from more crowded
Cancún/Riviera Maya hotels,
situated near the charming,
bohemian fishing village of
Puerto Morelos.
Among the premier Cancún/Riviera
Maya Riviera Maya hotel
resorts, this family
oriented destination
features a diverse range of
amenities ... including four
tantalizing restaurants, a
state-of-the-art spa, an
all-new convention center, a
magnificent,
22,000-square-foot pool, and
a full-service, 120-slip
marina. Whether you're
visiting for a week of
family fun, a revitalizing
spa escape, or a romantic
getaway, we're sure to have
the perfect Riviera Maya
hotel deal for you.
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Located
on the sun-splashed
coast, halfway between
Cancún/Riviera Maya and
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Less than a mile from
the charming, bohemian
fishing village of
Puerto Morelos
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30 minutes from downtown
Cancún/Riviera Maya and
Playa del Carmen
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20 minutes from Cancún/Riviera
Maya International
Airport
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An 80-minute drive from
the impressive Mayan
ruins of Tulum
Select from a diverse array
of room options - from
spacious Junior Suites to
luxurious three-bedroom
suites - all awash in
tropical hues and elegant
furnishings guaranteed to
make you feel at home.
Unlike larger nearby Cancún/Riviera
Maya hotel resorts, we
create a certain sense of
place. Each bright, airy
room and suite features a
garden or ocean view.
Our intimate design and warm
Mexican hospitality lend
your visit a more genuine
feel. And with special
comforts like private
balconies and spacious
marble bathrooms, these
alluring rooms pamper you
with all the modern comforts
you desire. Before booking
your next stay, be sure to
ask about our Riviera Maya
and Cancún/Riviera Maya
hotel deals -- ideal for
everything from week-long
family adventures to
romantic weekends to spa
getaways.

Our accommodations have
ocean, pool, or garden views
and elegant décors of fresh
tropical hues. Guests can
also enjoy satellite TV with
premium channels; dial-up
Internet access; pillow
menu; hair dryer; an iron
and ironing board; in-room
safe; direct-dial telephone,
coffeemaker; turn-down
service; 24-hour room
service; and a mini-bar
stocked with complimentary
bottled water, assorted
juices, soft drinks, and
beer. Bathrooms are above
industry standard, with
large shower areas and
marble walls, floors,
stools, and countertops.