Riviera Maya, Cancún

Lonely PlanetJul 22

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area with ancient ruins and swimming holes

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Riviera MayaNeighborhoodarea with ancient ruins and swimming holes
Isla MujeresNeighborhoodIt is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 650 metres (2,130 ft) wide.
Parque de las PalapasMarkettop spots for street food
Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA)Museumincredible underwater sculpture garden
Punta SamNeighborhoodarea for high-end resorts
Isla BlancaNeighborhoodsublime peninsula north of downtown
Mayan MonkeyHostelhotel offering room-only rates
El CentroNeighborhoodarea for well-priced hotel and hostel options
ValladolidNeighborhoodcolonial city with a rich Maya history
Red de Monitoreo de SargazoPlaceNGO posting updates on beach conditions
ADO busPlaceaffordable transportation from the airport
Buses R-1 and R-2Placetraverse the hotel zone and El Centro
Carnaval de CancúnFestivaloutdoor concerts and dancing in the streets
Isla HolboxNeighborhood

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 3, 2025

The Best Hotels in Cancún, Mexico, From Classic Resorts to Modern Luxury

There's more to this city than just its party scene—and there are plenty of stunning places to stay.

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Señor Frog’sRestaurantNeon-bright margaritas and swim-up bars
Riviera MayaNeighborhoodIt straddles the coastal Federal Highway 307, along the Caribbean coastline of the state of Quintana Roo, located in…
Isla MujeresNeighborhoodIt is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 650 metres (2,130 ft) wide.
Hyatt Ziva CancúnHotelOnce through the elegant entrance way, set back from the street via a private road, a dazzling Cancun panorama of…
JW Marriott Cancún Resort & SpaHotelRight in the middle of the action in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the JW Marriott is an upscale escape that puts a premium on…
Waldorf Astoria Riviera MayaHotelWhite-glove service, infinity pools, pristine coastline
Hyatt Zilara CancúnHotelAdults-only, all-inclusive with longest shoreline
Secrets the Vine CancúnHotelSleek suites, butler service, Italian marble design
SHA Wellness Clinic MexicoHotelHolistic wellness spa with cutting-edge medical techniques
JW MarriottHotelRight in the middle of the action in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the JW Marriott is an upscale escape that puts a premium on…
WaldorfHotelThis dreamy property offers each guest a private balcony with breathtaking views and a soaking tub that screams modern…
JW Marriott CancunHotelRight in the middle of the action in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the JW Marriott is an upscale escape that puts a premium on…
ShamadiRestaurantNutritious, flavorful dishes emphasizing vegetables
Nizuc Resort & SpaHotelPrivate villas, standout dining, sophisticated design
Le Blanc Spa Resort, CancúnHotelMinimalist decor, all-white furnishings, whirlpool baths
LumièreRestaurantServes a contemporary French tasting menu
Blanc ItaliaRestaurantÀ la carte Italian dining
Kempinski Hotel CancúnHotelCocoon of personalization and comforts on white sand beach
FantinoRestaurantAward-winning Mexican-Mediterranean cuisine
Club GrillRestaurantChampagne bar with live jazz nightly
D-LoungeRestaurantSip more than 100 varieties of tequila
Atelier Playa MujeresHotelButler service, rooftop amenities, Mexican cuisine
Waldorf Astoria CancunHotel

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