Sunday, July 8, 2012

Mayan Riviera Rentals Make For The Perfect Getaway

By Elinor Tran


On Mexico's southeast coast, bordering the warm Caribbean Sea south of Cancun, stretching like a finger towards Cuba and Cozumel, is the sun-kissed Mayan Riviera. This is the Yucatan Peninsula, with white sands and swaying palms and a great choice of vacation rentals: from villas to condominiums, bungalows to all-inclusive resorts. Along Highway 307 are wonderful beaches, great Mayan Riviera rentals and restaurants.

Temperatures stay in the mid-seventies year round, with sea water equally as warm. The tropical storms usually strike to the north or south, towards Belize. This beautiful coast is therefore genuinely blessed. The optimal time to come is in the north's winter when there is little rain: from December to the end of April.

From your vacation rental you'll often step straight out onto white sands. The huge choice of recreation is enormous, with scuba diving or snorkeling at the barrier reef, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, horse riding, golf and more. Inland, there's lush jungle to discover and many companies offer guided tours.

The Mayan Riviera is an excellent base to visit the archaeological sites of Yucatan. World famous sites include Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza is by far the most visited. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a vast pre-Colombian town, constructed by Mayans.

Then, see the mangrove swamps, in protected reserves that teem with wildlife. Or, take the ferry to Cozumel with its superb diving. Then, visit the small Isla Mujeres, where you can swim with dolphins.

Many mayan riviera rentals center on Playa del Carmen. Here, there are great views from the Playa's lighthouse. You can play rounds of golf at the stunning Playacar. Playa del Carmen is the nearest to Cozumel with its wonderful dive sites. A ferry takes you to the island, which is just offshore. But you'll also find villas with their own pools and condos all along the coastline. Akumal, a little to the south, is right next to Tulum and its archaeological wonders.




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