Fodor's Canc n & The Riviera Maya: With Tulum, Cozumel, and the Best of the Yucat n
Whether you want to party in Cancún, snorkel in Cozumel, or explore Mayan ruins and cenotes in Tulum, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Mexico are here to help! Fodor’s Cancún and the Riviera Maya guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s Cancún & The Riviera Maya travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOSthroughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches,” “Best Snorkeling and Diving,” and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, history, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on “Chichén Itzá,” “Ancient Architects: The Maya,” “Cozumel’s Diving and Snorkeling,” and “What to Eat and Drink”
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Cancún, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cobá, The Costa Maya, Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an, Cozumel, Yucatán, Mérida, Uxmal, The Ruta Puuc, Chichén Itzá, Progreso, Isla Holbox, and much more.

Planning on visiting other beach destinations in Mexico? Check out Fodor’s Puerto Vallarta and Fodor’s Los Cabos.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us@FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

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Fodor's Canc n & The Riviera Maya: With Tulum, Cozumel, and the Best of the Yucat n
Whether you want to party in Cancún, snorkel in Cozumel, or explore Mayan ruins and cenotes in Tulum, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Mexico are here to help! Fodor’s Cancún and the Riviera Maya guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s Cancún & The Riviera Maya travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOSthroughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches,” “Best Snorkeling and Diving,” and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, history, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on “Chichén Itzá,” “Ancient Architects: The Maya,” “Cozumel’s Diving and Snorkeling,” and “What to Eat and Drink”
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Cancún, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cobá, The Costa Maya, Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an, Cozumel, Yucatán, Mérida, Uxmal, The Ruta Puuc, Chichén Itzá, Progreso, Isla Holbox, and much more.

Planning on visiting other beach destinations in Mexico? Check out Fodor’s Puerto Vallarta and Fodor’s Los Cabos.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us@FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

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Overview

Whether you want to party in Cancún, snorkel in Cozumel, or explore Mayan ruins and cenotes in Tulum, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Mexico are here to help! Fodor’s Cancún and the Riviera Maya guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s Cancún & The Riviera Maya travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOSthroughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches,” “Best Snorkeling and Diving,” and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, history, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on “Chichén Itzá,” “Ancient Architects: The Maya,” “Cozumel’s Diving and Snorkeling,” and “What to Eat and Drink”
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Cancún, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cobá, The Costa Maya, Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an, Cozumel, Yucatán, Mérida, Uxmal, The Ruta Puuc, Chichén Itzá, Progreso, Isla Holbox, and much more.

Planning on visiting other beach destinations in Mexico? Check out Fodor’s Puerto Vallarta and Fodor’s Los Cabos.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us@FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640974081
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publication date: 11/02/2021
Series: Full-color Travel Guide
Edition description: 6th ed.
Pages: 336
Sales rank: 482,159
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budget in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Table of Contents

1 Experience Cancún and the Riviera Maya 7

20 Ultimate Experiences 8

What's Where 16

Yucatan Peninsula Today 18

Best Beaches in Cancún and the Riviera Maya 20

Top Maya Ruins 22

What to Eat and Drink in Cancún and the Riviera Maya 24

Best Snorkeling and Diving in Cancún and the Riviera Maya 26

Day Trips Around Cancún and the Riviera Maya 28

Most Romantic Experiences in Cancún 30

Weddings and Honeymoons 32

Kids and Families 33

The People of the Yucatán Peninsula 34

2 Travel Smart 35

Know Before You Go 36

Helpful Phrases in Spanish 38

Getting Here and Around 40

Essentials 49

Great Itineraries 61

Contacts 63

On the Calendar 65

3 Cancún 67

Welcome to Cancun 68

Mexican Food Primer 70

Regional Cuisines 71

Planning 72

El Centro 78

Punta Sam 83

Zona Hotelera 84

4 Isla Mujeres 111

Welcome to Isla Mujeres 112

Planning 114

Greater Isla Mujeres 118

Playa Norte 125

El Pueblo 126

Side Trip to Isla Contoy 136

5 The Riviera Maya 137

Welcome to the Riviera Maya 138

Planning 140

Bahía Petempich (Punta Tanchacté) 144

Puerto Morelos 146

Punta Brava 150

Playa del Secreto 151

Punta Maroma 152

Mayakoba 153

Punta Bete (Xcalacoco) 155

Playa del Carmen 157

Xcaret 170

Puerto Aventuras 172

Xpu-Há 179

Akumal 181

Tankah 185

Tulum 187

Cobá 197

Reserva dela Biósfera Sian Ka'an 200

Felipe Carrillo Puerto 202

Bacalar 203

Chetumal 205

Mahahual 208

Xcalak 212

6 Cozumel 215

Welcome to Cozumel 216

Planning 218

7 Yucatán State 255

Welcome to Yucatan State 256

Yucatan Cuisine 258

Regional Cuisines 259

Planning 261

Mérida 263

Izamal 288

The Ruta Puuc 291

Uxmal 295

Chichén Itzá 298

Valladolid 310

Ek Balam 315

Celestún 318

Dzibilchaltún 319

Progreso 320

Xcambo 321

Reserva de la Biósfera Ría Lagartos 322

Isla Holbox 323

Index 327

About Our Writers 336

Ancient Architects: The Maya 173

Cozumel Diving and Snorkeling 243

Chichén Itzá 300

Maps

El Centro 80

Zona Hotelera 90-91

Cancun Nightlife 102

Greater Isla Mujeres 120

Playa Norte and El Pueblo 128

The Riviera Maya 144

Playa del Carmen 161

Tulum Ruins 189

Tulum 190

The Costa Maya 201

Cozumel 224-225

Mérida 266-267

Uxmal and the Ruta Puuc 290

Uxmal 296

The Mayan interior 310

Progreso and the North Coast 317

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