The Riviera Maya is located in southeast Mexico, beginning east of the Yucatán Peninsula, and is bordered by vegetation, white sand, and the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea. It runs from Puerto Morelos to Punta Allen and is approximately 200 kilometers long. It combines a variety of distinct locations, including modern cities, attractive villages, archaeological sites, beaches with crystal clear water, deep cenotes in caves and in the open air, mangroves, and lagoons.