The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico's southeastern corner juts out between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Incredible Maya ruins including Chichen Itza and Uxmal, stunning white sand beaches, vibrant culture and colonial towns. Accommodation ranges from luxurious beachfront resorts to exquisite rural haciendas lovingly restored into boutique hotels.
Its incredible Maya ruins, white sand beaches, colonial history and biodiversity make it an alluring vacation destination perfect for first time visitors to Mexico. There are undiscovered gems such as Campeche, thriving Mayan villages and magnificent archaeological sites to explore, including the Chichen Itza, Uxmal and the clifftop site of Tulum. Against a stunning back-drop of dense jungle teeming with flora and fauna, hidden cenotes (flooded limestone sinkholes) and beautiful ocean-swept sands, you can go horse-riding, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling or scuba diving in an underwater paradise of corals and exotic marine life. Accommodation ranges from luxurious beachfront resorts to exquisite rural haciendas lovingly restored into boutique hotels.
Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean coastline and powder white sands of Xpu-Ha beach on the Riviera Maya, Esencia offers an intimate boutique hideaway from which to enjoy ocean adventures and the rich Mayan culture of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Set on a white sand beach just 10 minutes from Cancun airport but worlds away in its seclusion, Nizuc Resort & Spa is an ultra-luxury Asian-inspired design hotel. It's ideal for couples and families alike, with excellent facilities and service.
Situated within the private resort of Mayakoba on the famed Riviera Maya coast of Mexico is the Banyan Tree Mayakoba; a harmonious blend of nature and luxury enhanced by the signature Asian hospitality and warmth for which Banyan Tree is renowned.
Be Tulum is a chic beachfront hotel dedicated to relaxation fusing bold design and a sympathy towards the natural environment, and set on the least spoiled stretch of the Mexican Caribbean coast with its white-sand beaches, Mayan ruins and nature reserves.
Casa Nalum is a stunning private villa situated on Mexico's Riviera Maya and a perfect option for families eager to get away from it all and explore the powder white beaches, coral reefs and turquoise lagoons of Sian Ka'an Nature Reserve.
Hacienda San Jose is a secluded and beautifully restored colonial hacienda outside the Yucatan Peninsula's capital Merida and surrounded by lush tropical jungle and within reach of magnificent Mayan ruins such as Chichen Itza.
Beautiful colonial-style casitas and a stunning pool make Hacienda Uayamon a wonderfully unique property. Hacienda Uayamon is ideally set close to the enchanting Mayan site of Edzná, south east of Campeche on Mexico's stunning Yucatan Peninsula.
Jashita is a stunning eco-chic barefoot boutique hotel set on a glorious half-moon cove fringed with white sand in a secluded location just 10km north of Tulum on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Enjoy privacy and exclusivity in an unspoiled setting.
The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a stylish and intimate retreat on the beautiful Mexican Riviera, near Playa del Carmen combining ancient Mayan culture and contemporary design. Private thatched bungalows are set back in the jungle, ideal for couples.
Surrounded by the lagoons & waterways of Mayakoba and fronted by the sparkling blue Caribbean Sea, Andaz Mayakoba is perfect for a relaxing beach break on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Extensive facilities and activity menus make this a great family option.