Riviera Maya
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About Riviera MayaMexico's Riviera Maya is one of the world's most coveted winter destinations for beaches, golf and all-inclusive resorts. Located in the state of Quintana Roo, this stretch of Caribbean Sea coastline features warm and often calm waters and is conveniently located to the south of Cancun International Airport and features a wide variety of accommodations.
All of the resorts, of which there are many with golf courses are easily accessible from Highway 307. Anchoring the golf resort options is the large, eco-resort development of Mayakoba, home to luxury resorts including Fairmont and Rosewood, as well as El Camaleon Golf Club, host of a PGA Tour event each winter.
Unlike the mountainous west coast of Mexico, the Riviera Maya is generally flat, so the courses lack the dramatic elevation changes of many Cabo San Lucas layouts. But the beaches here are world class and the golf, while not exactly cheap and generally $100-200 for 18 holes, will still be more affordable than Cabo's top shelf but provide similar excellent service.
Notable cities along Riviera Maya include Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, as well as the island of Cozumel, home to a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and great scuba and snorkeling.
Top Rated Golf Courses in Riviera Maya Area
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Playa del Carmen, Quintana RooResort
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Akumal, TulumPrivate/Resort
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Playa del Carmen, Quintana RooResort
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Playa del Carmen, Quintana RooResort
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FROM $677 (USD)
CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA, MX | Enjoy 7 nights' accommodations at Grand Velas Riviera and 5 rounds of golf at Gran Coyote, Riviera Cancun, Iberostar Playa Paraiso, and El Camaleon Mayakoba.
FROM $347 (USD)
CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA, MX | An all-inclusive package at Fairmont Mayakoba including up to a 7 nights' stay and up to 5 rounds of golf at El Camaleon Mayakoba, Gran Coyote, Iberostar Playa Paraiso and Riviera Cancun.
FROM $437 (USD)
CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA, MX | Enjoy 7 nights' accommodations at Andaz Mayakoba Resort and 5 rounds of golf at El Camaleon Mayakoba, Gran Coyote, Iberostar Playa Paraiso, Riviera Cancun.
The 5-Star King’s Course by Arnold Palmer and the New Course by Rees Jones are complemented by the Villas and Lodges of the Talamore Golf Resort. Featuring dramatic elevation changes, lakes, wetlands and fairways carved between the towering longleaf pines, Talamore is dressed to impress with both of its courses fully remastered with new Champion Greens.
FROM $617 (USD)
CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA, MX | This all-inclusive stay & play package to The Grand at Moon Palace includes options to stay up to 7 nights', play unlimited golf at Riviera Cancun and Moon Palace golf courses, and more.
FROM $167 (USD)
CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA, MX | Enjoy up to 7 nights' at Hilton Cancun La Isla and up to 5 rounds of golf at Puerto Cancun, Riviera Cancun, Playa Paraiso and El Camaleon Mayakoba.
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CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA, MX | An all-inclusive package at NYX Cancun including up to a 7 nights' stay and play up to 5 rounds of golf at Puerto Cancun, Riviera Cancun, Iberostar Playa Paraiso and El Camaleon Mayakoba.
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