Riviera Maya Mexico Paradise Defined

T he Riviera Maya on the           everyone.                          Caribbean coast was a                                              secret getaway to paradise      Top Locations                      for many years. No longer. Now it                                        is considered one of the finest       Although everyone has different    beach areas in the world.             views, Cancun is as good a place                                         to start as anywhere. If you want  Riviera Maya                          to cram as much as possible into                                         your vacation, this is the place.  Located on the Yucatan Peninsula      From loafing on the beach to       in the state of Quintana Roo, the     snorkeling and jet skiing, your    Riviera Maya is jaw dropping          beach needs will be satisfied. If  beautiful. Although the area was      you prefer an adventure, you can   only known to a select few for        head inland to see Mayan ruins or  years, the last 10 years has seen     take jungle tours. The downside    a boom in tourism and resorts.        of Cancun, on the other hand, is   Depending on your personal views,     it tends to be a bit crowded and   this is or isn't a good               lacks the "authentic Mexican       development.                          feel."                                                                                                      The best-known destination in the     To get a better feel for the       area is the beach town of Cancun.     local culture, you should          From Cancun, you can travel to        consider heading down the coast    the south down the beaches. Since     to explore the little towns        the Riviera is not a defined          dotting the coast. In places such  area, it is generally agreed the      as Tulum and Xpu-Ha, you can       town of Tulum is the southernmost     experience the laid back Mexican   point. Regardless of how you          culture while staying in cheap     definite it, the beaches along        cabanas. It's a slow life, but     the coast have something for          truly amazing. Have you seen       Corona Beer commercials showing       The Riviera Maya is an incredibly  people on the beach on thought,       beautiful collection of beaches.   "Where is that?" This is the          Next time you get a hankering for  place.                                a beach vacation, check out this                                         paradise.                          About the Author: Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of travel journals. Writing journals are the perfect travel accessories. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com to read more travel articles and travelogues. Source: www.isnare.com