Ancient Mayan ruins on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea

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Beach life on the Mexican Caribbean coast

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Turquoise Caribbean water

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Xcaret, Xplor or Xel-Há? A simple comparison of the three big Riviera Maya parks: who each is for, how long[…]

A woman ziplining through the jungle in Mexico

Best Theme Parks and Adventure Parks in the Riviera Maya: A 2026 Guide

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Colorful coral reef underwater

Snorkeling the Puerto Morelos Reef: A Guide to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

Snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef minutes from Casa Chanty: how Puerto Morelos reef tours work, the rules, what to bring and[…]

A theater stage lit by blue spotlights

Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ at Vidanta Riviera Maya: A Night Out Minutes from Casa Chanty

Dinner and a Cirque du Soleil show a few minutes from Casa Chanty: what JOYÀ is, ticket options, timing and[…]