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BY JANICE AND GEORGE MUCALOV
Whether you yearn to discover ancient cultures,
thirst for adventure, or seek serenity, one of these
five day-trips is sure to suit your style. (That is, if you
can tear yourself away from your fabulous resort.)
The sea is cerulean. The sand is powdery white. The coral reefs teem with
colorful fish. And the resorts, often all-inclusive, are so amazing that you may
never want to leave. Think pampering spas, a variety of water sports and
activities, gourmet dining choices galore — all in lush, tropical, perfectly
landscaped settings.
This is the Riviera Maya. The 100-mile strip of fabled Caribbean coastline
on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula stretches south of Cancún, down from Puerto
Morelos, past Tulum, and to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. You could
easily spend your entire visit at your resort, departing refreshed and fully sat-
isfied. But do ditch your beach chair. At least for a day or two. Mayan ruins,
breathtaking limestone sinkholes, jungle adventure parks, and much, much
more present once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Read on for five ways to have a perfect day on the Riviera Maya, tailored
to your tastes, whatever they may be. Mixing and matching is allowed.
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5
PERFECT DAYS
ON THE
Riviera Maya