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Riviera Maya | 23 RIVIERA MAYA Gateway to the Mayan World R O O Cozumel Tulum Cancun Pt. Allen Boca Paila Chemax Chiquilá 307 Isla Mujeres Contoy Island Xel-Há Cobá Playa del Carmen Xcaret U C A T A N Holbox Island Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve 0 20 miles 0 20 km To discover all of the Mexican jungle's ancient secrets, go to the Riviera Maya. Known for its 70-mile stretch of postcard-perfect waterfront, this region is also the site of the ruins of Tulum and its eponymous beach, recently rated the best in Mexico by U.S. News & World Report. Equally famous for its cenotes—stunning underground sinkholes filled with crystalline water— as it is for its shoreline, rest and adventure go hand in hand here. A stone's throw away from the peaceful resorts that line the Riviera Maya's shores is the renowned touristic area of Cancun; the colorful villages of Playacar; and, of course, lively Playa del Carmen, where the nightlife keeps visitors on their feet. Nature-lovers will quickly find what they seek, as well. Xcaret, the massive eco-archeological theme park, is based here and, just south, you'll find the 1.3 million- acre Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 23 archeological sites. Not to be forgotten are the famous coral reefs of Cozumel and the Puerto Aventuras marina, popular with fishermen and yachters alike. 10 31 32 64 30 9 65 48 53 57 54 61 7 37 41 38 25 18 11 59 6 40 27 42 28 45 33 26 56 58 63 39 15 17 8 4 29 46 1 60 24 47 23 13 62 16 51 50 49 43 55 19 20 3 2 21 14 12 52 5 22 34 35 36 44