From December to March the climate varies between 26.5 and 28 °C, being an excellent climate for the beach area. April and May have slightly higher temperatures from 27 to 30 °C. The highest temperatures in the region are recorded on average from June to September, alternating with the rainy season, varying between 26 and 33 ° C and an average of 70 mm of rain. From September to November, temperatures between 32 and 24 °C accompanied by wind are recorded on average. The hurricane season begins at the end of July and ends at the beginning of October, generally there will be stronger winds in those months.

Cancun is the region’s main and most modern city, with a wide range of activities ranging from shopping for well-known brands to an impressive array of tours and activities such as ATV´s catamaran rides, pirate ship adventures, wave runner rentals, sport fishing, golf, diving, snorkeling, swimming in cenotes, parasailing rides, paddle boarding, and so on. You can also visit places such as Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventura, Bacalar, Tulum, and Mahahual to experience the area’s archeological sites or to explore the jungle and its activities.

Guests can also visit the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres to appreciate their underwater beauty, as well as the beautiful reef of Palancar or the Underwater Museum in Isla Mujeres. The activity alternatives are broad and varied, appealing to any visitor’s preferences.

The Riviera will be accessed via the Cancun airport, from which you can take a private transfer, airport taxis, or rent a car to your hotel.
Depending on where you stay, the shuttle will take approximately an hour and a half.
If you opt to rent a car, you will need to travel Highway 307, which connects Cancun to Chetumal; any navigation app will tell you where your resort is located. To enter your hotel, keep an eye out for police checkpoints and highway exits.

Thousands of tourists visit this portion of Mexico each year, and as a result, it has become one of the safest regions in the country.
The crime rate in the penninsula is lower than in most US cities, and drug-related violence occurs most of the time outside of tourist areas; still, trusting your instincts and utilizing common sense will get you a long way in terms of safety. If you decide to rent a car, Highway 307, which goes from Cancun along the coast to Akumal, includes police checkpoints that are open 24 hours a day; try not to exceed the speed restrictions. Be mindful of regions indicated as risky or high-conflict, avoid lonely roads in underdeveloped areas, avoid walking alone in dark places, and tell family members if you are traveling unattended.

The most frequent beach situations include a combination of heavy drinking, waves and ocean currents, or the occasional sea wasp rash, which can range from moderate to severe, so please be cautious. Because of the tropical temperatures and humidity, it is vital to drink plenty of fluids and limit your sun exposure, since this promotes excessive sweat and heat strokes or sunburns can ruin your trip. When coming to Mexico, you must take the appropriate measures such as not going out at night to places outside the tourism area, not trusting strangers, not flashing expensive stuff, and not drinking “Uno Mas” too many times! Mexico is a fantastic place to visit, enjoy it and have an amazing time.

The Riviera Maya has a diverse range of tourist spots, with distances varying from Playa del Carmen to Mahahual. It is recommended that you use public transportation to get to hotels, activities, and all of these little but fun towns. Taxis are available, but the cost will vary based on where you wish to go; car rental is a more convenient mode of transportation with a fixed fee per day.

Bicycles can be rented in several hotel locations as well as in towns. Just take into account there are no proper bicycle paths so it will be tricky to travel by bike from one town to another; and the distances are considerable. If you want to visit Cozumel or Isla Mujeres, Ferries connect the two islands, it is important to be aware of the times and schedules for both the forth and return journeys in order to avoid inconvenience.
Flights to Cozumel originate from Cancun International Airport and are the quickest, but also the most expensive way to get to the island.
For Private transportation services it is strongly recommended that they be employed for day trips, more extensive tours or a night out in town.

You will find all the major international car-rental agencies in Riviera Maya, as well as some local companies; the offer is the same in most of them, with clean and new cars. The price will be the difference, so do your booking ahead, you will find better prices and the model you are looking for. When you rent, consider full insurance including personal liability, during high season some agencies can run out of cars. Buying gas in and around Riviera Maya is easy as there are several gas stations over the highway from one to another destination. Prices are posted in pesos per liter. Most gas stations will take both cash or credit card.