4 days in Riviera Maya Itinerary

4 days in Riviera Maya Itinerary

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Start: Monterrey
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Tulum
— 3 nights
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End: Monterrey
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18 Edit
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Tulum

Tulum Archaeological Site ©
The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.
Change things up with a short trip to Xcaret in Playa del Carmen (about 58 minutes away). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, enjoy the sand and surf at Paradise Beach, whizz through the canopy at Xel-Ha Park by Xcaret, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Monterrey to Tulum is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In September, daily temperatures in Tulum can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.

Things to do in Tulum

Outdoors · Parks · Wildlife · Beaches

Side Trips

Xel-Ha Park by Xcaret, Xcaret
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Tulum Archaeological Site ©
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Tulum Archaeological Site
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Xcaret ©
Must see
Xcaret
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Xel-Ha Park by Xcaret ©
Zipline
Xel-Ha Park by Xcaret
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Theme Parks · Zipline · Scuba & Snorkeling
Well-preserved ruins and stunning white-sand beaches make for memorable Riviera Maya vacations, though this coastal area also features a number of modern cities ideal for soaking up some local culture and learning about Mexican cuisine. Stretching for approximately 100 km (60 mi) along the Caribbean coastline, this region serves as one of the world's most popular vacation destinations, known for containing big-name resorts like Playa del Carmen and Cancun. If you get tired of sun and sand, enrich your Riviera Maya sightseeing experience by visiting the area's eco-archaeological theme parks, which preserve swathes of wilderness and encompasses restored structures from the Mayan period.