The best things to do in the Riviera Maya: Mayan ruins, cenotes, reef snorkeling, theme parks, islands, plus when to[…]

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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[…]

Xcaret, Xplor, Xel-Há, Xenses and more: a plain-English guide to the best theme and adventure parks in the Riviera Maya,[…]

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

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

Playa del Secreto stayed about 85% sargassum-free this year, and the turquoise water is back to its best.

Official taxi fares from Playa del Carmen to Playa del Secreto, plus a private transfer option from Cancún Airport.

A private beach gate, a 180° glass wall, nearby cenotes, and a family-run welcome: five reasons Casa Chanty stands out.

Honest answers to the questions we hear most: sargassum, where to stay, and what to do when the sea isn’t