Cancun & Riviera Maya
Enjoy Relaxation & Adventure While Supporting the People of the Yucatan
Our featured resorts offer fun, relaxation & much more! They run a wide variety of social & environmental programs. Here are a few that really stand out:
Community Programs
The Hyatt Ziva Cancun is dedicated to supporting the local community. They donate groceries to hundreds of people & invite guests to support this program by purchasing a key bracelet at check in.
Sustainability Projects
Not only does Dreams Natura Resort & Spa follow traditional sustainability practices, like eliminating Styrofoam, reducing waste & participating in energy-saving programs, they use Sam the rescue hawk to control pests. You can ask to meet him while you're there!
Conservation Efforts
Xcaret Arte supports conservation programs for a number of species. In fact, Xcaret Park holds the Guinness World Record for the highest number of macaw births in one year (132), an initiative funded in-part by guests' stays.
Recommended Properties
There are so many options along the Riviera Maya; it can start to get overwhelming. So, we’ve selected some of our favorite resorts & excursions to get you started.
We feel strongly about partnering with organizations that give back their communities. All the resorts featured meet that criteria, through conservation, sustainability, social work or a combination thereof.
Located between Cancun & Playa del Carmen, the all-new Dreams Natura Resort & Spa celebrates the area's natural landscape in its design while prioritizing the environment on a daily basis.
A stunning all-inclusive beachfront resort on the most beautiful strip of Punta Cancun, framed by the Caribbean Sea, Hyatt Ziva Cancun is a playful family escape on Mexico’s Yucatan Coast.
Opened July 1, 2021, along an incredibly picturesque section of Playa del Carmen, Hotel Xcaret Arte not only celebrates the Mayan region & its culture, it invites guests to explore & engage with it.
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About the Area
Cancun is the gateway to the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, a beautiful area that's rich in history. Visitors can choose from stunning Caribbean beaches & sumptuous food to well-preserved historical sites & adventurous excursions – all while enjoying the area’s luxurious accommodations. Plus, the sun shines an average of 250 days/year & the tropical climate means it's typically warm. Most of the rain falls during the wet season, from May to October.
Looking for unique & memorable activities to add some spice to your itinerary? The Riviera Maya is home to a wide variety of theme parks, focused on ecotourism, water fun, adventure, Mexican culture & more.
The area is also famous for its cenotes & unparalleled underwater cave system - which offer amazing snorkeling & diving opportunities. While technical diving experience is required to dive the cave system in full, recreational divers have plenty of cavern, drift & wreck dives to choose from.
With all that to offer, there's no wonder why it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations!
A Couple Tips
Don’t get help from the guys inside the airport. Just smile & keep walking. Your shuttle or hotel representative will be waiting for you right outside the airport.
Cancun is a safe vacation destination if you travel smart. Just like you would in a large U.S. city, be aware of your surroundings & keep to well-lit, populated streets. Don’t flash money or expensive jewelry & don’t take unneeded risks.