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 US Visa Applicant Service Center while you're in town.

Mérida Centro
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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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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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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
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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
Sunscape Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Spa by Hyatt

Sunscape Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Spa by Hyatt

4 out of 5
Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is 6.306.275 ₫ per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
6.306.275 ₫
6.306.275 ₫ total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,697 reviews)
"Quick service"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Sunscape Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Spa by Hyatt
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-1 y 56-A-2, Segunda Etapa Turística, Cancun, QROO
The price is 9.107.220 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
9.107.220 ₫
9.107.220 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,679 reviews)
"Love the modern design and the hospitality, I loved my stay"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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
The price is 4.528.211 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
4.528.211 ₫
5.552.103 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (4,965 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Occidental at Xcaret Destination - 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! (1,902 reviews)
"Room very clean and good. Staff all are nice. Very good beach"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Km. 1.5 Carretera a Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,143 reviews)
"The staff were amazing! Mario, Armando, Julio... Those are my shout outs! You are welcomed, anything you need they are willing to assist and always professional and friendly. I visited friends at high end resorts and you can not beat the kindness of the staff at this resort!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
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! (519 reviews)
"We stayed here for our honeymoon it was absolutely beautiful and a wonderful time. They were a little pushy about upgrades but other then that it was perfect."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only
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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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

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