Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. 47 km south-east of Tulum and reached by the Nº 307 road, this is one of the world¿s major nature reserves, with an extension of 527,000 hectares and inhabited by numerous species of flora and fauna. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the incalculable wealth of its biodiversity. The reserve can be accessed by water from the Chunyaxché Canal: take a motor boat trip along the canals that meander through the mangrove swamps, where hundreds of birds can be observed together with flooded ruins, swampy land, coastal lagoons, high pastures and tree islands.

Located 8 km south of Playa del Carmen and reached by the Nº 307 Cancun-Tulum road, this eco-tourism park has the additional appeal of being home to the archaeological remains of one of the most important ceremonial centres of the Maya culture, together with numerous natural beauty spots - swimming holes, caves and underground rivers teeming with colourful fish typical of the Caribbean - and a coral reef aquarium.

Xpu-Há Eco Park. Located 93 km south of Cancun and 25 km south of Playa del Carmen and reached by the nº 307 road. One of the points of attraction of this stunning ecological park is a network of 61 cenotes (pools connected by underground rivers), including the Manatí cenote to the north of the bay, where diving is on offer to visitors. There is also a mangrove swamp area in the park where herons can be observed. Near its coral reef there is a lagoon around 200 m in size and with an average depth of 2 m, where freediving can also be practiced.

A large variety of dishes typical of the Yucatan peninsula and a legacy of the mix of Spanish and indigenous cultures in the area can all be sampled on the Riviera Maya, such as papadzules (egg-stuffed tortillas with sauce), cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork) or chocolomo (seasoned veal), together with fish and seafood-based dishes like huachinango, lobster and sea snails, seasoned with a variety of the region¿s traditional spices and chillies. The delicious Maya cuisine can also be enjoyed.

The Riviera Maya has world-class golf courses set in privileged surroundings against a jungle backdrop. The sea breeze and the warm, semi-humid climate are perfect for playing this sport with exclusive top-class amenities.