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Would you like to know what makes the Riviera Maya different from every other tourist destination? Well.. it's very simple... Everywhere you go there are interesting things to do and see!

If what are you looking for is relax, culture and fun, choose... a Playa del Carmen vacation!
Located on the beautiful Mexican Caribbean coast some 40 miles (60 km.) south of Cancun, Playa, as it is now affectionately known, is the perfect base from which to explore the fascinating sites along the Cancun -Tulum Corridor of Quintana Roo (now called Mayan Riviera).
In Playa del Carmen, as the sun rises and your vacation day starts, we offer you great adventures; you can simply chill out by our spectacular swimming pool, head to the wonderful Caribbean beach of Playa, or choose one of the fun tours along the Mayan Riviera.

The Riviera Maya suits every taste for the Adventure seeker.

La Tortuga Hotel and Spa will give you the best advice for spending the best vacation of your life. At your arrival At La Tortuga Hotel and Spa, our front desk staff will welcome you with a drink. Bernardo, Mariana, Anna or Jessica will be more than happy to answer any question and give you the best recommendations for your vacation in Playa del Carmen.

Jungle Crossing, one of the best tours of the Riviera Maya

Your exciting adventure tour starts with a Jungle Crossing 4x4 all-terrain vehicle to get to Rancho San Felipe, a small Maya family community where the Nohoch Nah Chich cenote system is located (the second longest underground river system in the world!).
Here you will undertake an unforgettable snorkeling adventure.
After lunch (prepared by a real Maya) you will have the opportunity to visit the ranch and its inhabitants, a small Maya family that have lived in this remote jungle location for the last 30 years.
The tour then takes you to Punta Soliman (a bay close to Tulum), where you will participate in a sea kayak expedition out to the reef system and snorkel to observe the spectacular corals, sponges and tropical fish of the Mexican Caribbean.

Xel Ha, a place that offers a glimpse into the top of the Mexican Caribbean nature in the Riviera Maya.

Just 40 minutes from Playa del Carmen and 10 from Tulum, Xel Ha is a superlative Water Park!
Explore this theme park and enjoy adventure activities, natural, ecological attractions and water activities like diving or snorkeling in cenotes, lagoons, natural and ancient caves fed by subterranean rivers flowing to the beautiful Mexican Caribbean Sea of the Riviera Maya.

Contoy island; People that visit Contoy Island have enjoyed a unique relationship with nature.

Contoy is for those of you who enjoy primitive nature and birds, being is a genuine "deserted" island. From Cancun, enjoy the ride in an unforgettable experience crossing the majestic Caribbean Sea.
A bird sanctuary, Contoy Island is about 45 minutes north of Isla Mujeres by charter boat and it is well worth the trip to visit this secluded national park.
Several sheltered salt water lagoons surrounded by mangrove and palms make it the most important natural refugee for birds. Large colonies of brown pelicans, pink spatulas, swallows, ibis and occasionally flocks of flamingos.
Contoy is situated at the beginning of the 2nd largest coral reef chain in the world, so the snorkeling is also very good.

Golf club Playacar, Tee off on a championship Golf Course!

Carved out of the dense Mayan Jungle, the Robert Von Hagge designed 18-hole championship golf course lies among the lush foliage of the Yucatan Peninsula and only a few hundred yards away from the crystal-clear, turquoise ocean, and the fine white sands of the Mexican Caribbean Sea.
Breathe... Swing through the ball rather than to the ball... Keep the clubface square... You can!

We suggest you rent a car to visit the beautiful beaches and cenotes of the Riviera Maya. The highway is easy for driving, and this way you will have no limits on how much time you decide to stay in each place. Among the beaches we suggest are: Xpu-ha, Tank-ha, miles of beaches at south of Tulum's ruins, and Yal-ku lagoon in Akumal for great snorkeling. However, if you feel safer or more relaxed by not driving, or you want to visit areas not very close to Playa, we suggest you take an organized tour; ask our front desk for all options.
By yourself we suggest - Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Tulum