Riviera Maya, Mexico

Condé Nast TravelerNov 24, 2025

From the Riviera Maya to the rugged cliffs of the Pacific, these resorts make it easy to travel together, no matter your group's pace, age, or vibe.

classic destination for families with beaches, jungles, mountains

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Riviera MayaNeighborhoodclassic destination for families with beaches, jungles, mountains
St. Regis KanaiHotelnew resort with marine-biology programming and mangrove walks
Rosewood MayakobaHotelresort lives within 620-acre enclave of lagoons and mangroves
Grand Velas Riviera MayaHotelall-inclusive resort on 200 acres of jungle and beachfront
Cocina de AutorRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Hotel Xcaret MexicoHotelall-inclusive resort connecting rivers, caves, and beaches
HaHotelMichelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Carlos Gaytán
Four Seasons Punta MitaHotelresort on a peaceful peninsula with 1,500 acres
St. Regis Punta MitaHotelresort on 22 acres along two soft-sand beaches
Grand Velas Riviera NayaritHotelresort on Banderas Bay with 267 ocean-view suites
FridaRestaurantgourmet Mexican spot at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
LuccaRestaurantItalian eatery at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
PiafBakeryFrench fine-dining standout at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Montage Los CabosHotelresort set along the calm waters of Santa Maria Bay
Viceroy Los CabosHotelresort with architectural integrity, designed by Miguel Angel Aragonés
NidoRestaurantrooftop restaurant at Viceroy Los Cabos
Four Seasons Resort TamarindoHotelresort along the Costalegre with views of cliffs and coves
CuixmalaNature reserveAt this Puerto Vallarta escape, you’re just as likely to see a celebrity sunbathing as you are to spot a zebra sipping…
Riviera NayaritAirport
Tortuga Children's ClubPlace

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