Yucatan Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Half Moon Bay featuring a beach, a coastal town and tropical scenes
Las Perlas Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes
Dzibilchaltun Ruins featuring heritage architecture
Teatro Peon Contreras showing heritage elements and interior views
Playa Langosta which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Yucatan Peninsula

Merida Cathedral showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Mérida Centro

4/5(32 area reviews)

Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and Mérida Cathedral while you're in town.

Mérida Centro
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Downtown Cancun

4/5(26 area reviews)

Downtown Cancun is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Plaza 28 and Cancun Mall.

Downtown Cancun
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Playacar

4/5(10 area reviews)

Amazing beaches great entertainment and top sights from Playa del Carmen Main Beach to Playacar Golf Club – discover Playacar, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Playacar
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La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
Tulum featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Tulum City Center

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Historical sites and bars are notable features of Tulum City Center. You might consider stopping by Dos Aguas Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tulum City Center
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Luis Donaldo Colosio

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Luis Donaldo Colosio, Punta Esmeralda Beach and Mamitas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Luis Donaldo Colosio
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km.16.5 Lotes 56-A-I, y 56-A-2 Segunda Etapa Turistica, Cancun, QROO
The price is 7.894.584 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
7.894.584 ₫
7.894.584 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,363 reviews)
"Everything was amazing!!!!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive
Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307, KM 282, Chetumal a Puerto Juarez, Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.207.123 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.207.123 ₫
6.372.402 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,668 reviews)
"Ok but it was a lot of walking food could have improvement"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is 7.256.185 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
7.256.185 ₫
8.890.016 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,579 reviews)
"Nice resort but outdated. Plugs were coming apart. Mold in tub. Street not pedestrian friendly and black white restaurant host was horrible. Reserved actions not allowed (first come first served). We were told there was a hour wait list. We waited an hour and a half no call. We went up to host whom ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
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Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 8.5, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,832 reviews)
"I love being able to be able to walk out to the ocean and then also be able to walk down to the area where Coco Bongo is! The breakfast is also 11/10 highly recommend!!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only

5 out of 5
Km 45 Carretera Cancun, Tulum Kantenah, Maroma, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
"Had trouble with water momentarily but staff was responsive and fixed soon after. They offered us to shower in the spa area if we needed."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
Otonomus Tulum

Otonomus Tulum

4.5 out of 5
Calle 71 sur mz 699 L1 004, Tulum, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tulum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tulum Beach and Tulum Mayan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
"Everything great , except you have to get a taxi to take you to hotel because local bus don’t go in that area. It was $20 each way so it got expensive"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Otonomus Tulum
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Popular places to visit

Xcaret Eco Theme Park featuring general coastal views, a luxury hotel or resort and a coastal town

Xcaret Eco Theme Park

4/5(7 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Xcaret Eco Theme Park and find out why people love this theme park in Xcaret. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the diving spots.

Xcaret Eco Theme Park
La Isla Shopping Mall

La Isla Shopping Mall

4/5(32 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit La Isla Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Avenida Kukulkan. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

La Isla Shopping Mall
Xel-Há Park

Xel-Há Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Xel-Há Park and see why everyone loves this theme park in Tulum. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Xel-Há Park
Paseo de Montejo which includes night scenes and a monument

Paseo de Montejo

4.5/5(7 reviews)

During your trip to Mérida, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Paseo de Montejo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Paseo de Montejo
Quinta Avenida

Quinta Avenida

4/5(16 reviews)

During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can do some window-shopping at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Quinta Avenida
Iberostar Cancun Golf Course

Iberostar Cancun Golf Course

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Avenida Kukulkan at Iberostar Cancun Golf Course. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Iberostar Cancun Golf Course

Cities near Yucatan Peninsula

Half Moon Bay showing a beach and tropical scenes

Akumal

Cancun showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and landscape views

Cancun

Cozumel featuring tropical scenes

Cozumel

Puerto Morelos which includes a coastal town, tropical scenes and boating

Puerto Morelos