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Quintana Roo, also called The Mexican Caribbean is a state of Mexico that is part of the Yucatan Peninsula, with a shoreline along the Caribbean that has grown in just a few decades into a major tourism destination. It includes large resort cities built specifically for the Yanqui/Euro tropical vacation business, small communities with a more local Maya-Mexicano character, and fascinating ancient Maya archaeological sites.

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The Mexican Caribbean is divided in some micro-tourist destinations that are: Cancun, the Riviera Maya, the Maya Zone and the Great Costa Maya.

The Riviera Maya is a tourist corridor that goes from Puerto Morelos until Tulum. The Riviera Maya´s heart is Playa del Carmen, an eclectic and seductive city that mixes the Mexican flair with a Caribbean ambiance influenced for all possible cultures from all over the world.

The Maya Zone includes some small towns and the Great Costa Maya is formed by Chetumal (capitol of the state), Bacalar and Majahual.

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• Cancun - luxury tourism central
• Playa del Carmen - eclectic and seductive Mexican city
• Puerto Morelos - quiet fishing village
• Tulum - small city with an impressive Maya archaeological site built in a cliff that faces the ocean.
• Chetumal - state capital
• Akumal - small town south of the major resorts
• Bacalar - magic town with the beautiful lagoon of 7 colors
• Mahahual (Majahual) - the next Playa del Carmen, a tourist development
• Puerto Aventuras

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• Cozumel - the main island and port of call
• Isla Mujeres - small cozy retreat close to Cancun
• Holbox - a tropical paradise out of hustle and bustle
• Contoy - an unhabited small island and bird sanctuary

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To get away from the airport, walk to the far end of the main building past domestic arrivals. In the parking lot past there are buses to downtown Cancun bus station and to Playa del Carmen bus station. Buses will also drop people off at the crossroads for Puerto Morelos, where there will be taxis waiting.

Quintana Roo, and Mexico in general has an excellent bus system.

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• Xcaret [1] - a large Eco-archaeological park, about 4 miles south of Playa del Carmen and 46 miles south of Cancun, in the Mayan Riviera. Here you can know more about the Mexican and Mayan culture, admire regional flora and fauna, and also experience different activities as snorkeling in underground rivers and swimming with dolphins.

• Garrafon [2]- Garrafon Natural Reef Park is ideally located on charming Isla Mujeres - Women Island and will amaze you with its natural beauties and fascinating adventures in and out of the water. This exotic tropical paradise is only a 25 minutes cruise from Cancun.

• Swim with Dolphins[3] - Swim with dolphins and enjoy this unforgetable and magic experience. Swimming with dolphins is everything you´ve imagined and more - and a chance to encounter these highly intelligent and friendly marine mammals which will fascinate and amaze you.

• Jeep Adventures. Your self-drive Jeep Adventure will take you on an amazing journey around Cancun and the surrounding areas and give you the chance to see parts of Mexico you wouldn't be able to see on your own. During your Jeep Adventure you will get to: Explore Mayan Ruins, visit a private jungle reserve, swim/snorkel in an underground cenote, experience an amazing interactive zoo, visit an authentic Mexican town, enjoy a buffet lunch on the beach, and many other activities all while under the guidance of a friendly, knowledgeable and humorous guide.

• Aqua Tours. Exciting water tour! Choose either a Jetski or two person Jetboat for a trip through the lagoon out to snorkel on the reef, their top tours are Jungle Tour and the Sailing Quest (Catamarans).

• The scuba diving and snorkeling around Isla Mujeres is unforgettable. The Manchones Reef begins just off of Isla's shore and the Cuevones and Banderas Reefs are close by. The waters are calm and clear - perfect for the beginner as well as the advanced diver.

• Lobster Dinner Cruise. Romantic night out. Both the guys and gals will enjoy this trip. Take a trip out on the calm lagoon on a beautiful boat with friends you have not met yet. The staff allow you to take part in the fun or settle back and watch the sunset. Steak and lobster is cooked on the boat and tastes so much better away from the city sounds

• Cenotes of the Yucatán

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• Riviera Maya Grand Velas, Carretera Cancun Tulum Km. 62 (Quintana Roo,777710,Mexico), ☎ 866-495-9899, [4]. Welcome to the all new eco friendly resort located in Riviera Maya. Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an all inclusive luxurious resort that resides very close to the hearts of Mayan Civilization with the most beautiful ecological and water parks in the area.  edit
• Viva Wyndham Azteca Resort - Playa del Carmen Paseo Xaman-ha, Lote Hotelero No 8, Fracc. Playacar. Tel: 011 52 984 87 741 00. Fax: 011 52 984 87 741 20. Located on the breathtaking Riviera Maya in the Playacar Complex, the spectacular Viva Wyndham Azteca, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Resort Hotel is situated among magnificent tropical scenery and miles of white sand beaches.

• Viva Wyndham Maya Resort - Playa del Carmen Paseo Xaman-ha, Lote Hotelero No. 5, Fracc. Playacar. Tel: 011 52 984 87 346 00. Fax: 011 52 984 87 346 24. Located on the breathtaking Playacar, featuring some of the best beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, the hotel, a plush 400-room resort, offers an exciting atmosphere full of activity coupled with a chance to explore the diverse culture and history of Mexico.

• Paraiso De La Bonita Riviera Maya Resort Carretera Chetumal-Cancun, Km 328, SM 31, Bahia Petempich, Puerto Morelos, Q. Roo, Mexico 77580, Tel: +52 (998) 872 8300, Fax: +52 (998) 872 8301, A small luxury hotel in Mexico. This Riviera Maya resort features an upscale spa, elegant ocean-view suites, restaurants, and a catamaran for private day cruises.

There are many hostels and inexpensive hotels near the ADO bus station in town.

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