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Overview

The Riviera Maya, a tourist corridor of white-sand beaches, scenic ruins and fun-filled cenotes, was made for road-tripping. Yes, it's growing fast, too fast some will say, but despite all the development, you can still find that small fishing town or head inland to catch a glimpse of the Mexico that tourism forgot.

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Riviera Maya has so many spectacular experiences that it can be hard to know where to start. Here's our guide to the best things to do while you're there.

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