The romantic city of Cancun is full of attractions, such as Moon Palace Golf Club and La Isla Shopping Mall, and is loved for its snorkeling spots and swimming.
Playa del Carmen is known for its beaches and clubs, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Playa del Carmen Main Beach.
Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Xcaret Eco Theme Park, one of the top theme parks located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Xcaret. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Xcaret Eco Theme Park, you'll love Xplor Theme Park and Xenses Park, both located nearby.
If you're interested in local churches head to Gustavo A. Madero— home to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the museums, cathedral, and art galleries in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. Mexico City has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Palacio de Bellas Artes and Paseo de la Reforma.
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Paseo de la Reforma, a popular shopping spot in Mexico City. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
You can learn more about the history of Mexico City when you make a stop at a top site like Angel of Independence Monument. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this culturally rich area.
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
10/10 Excellent
"All the pools were lovely and the location right on the beach was great. We appreciated the adults only at this resort. Breakfast buffet was wonderful with lots of choices. The Guacamole steakhouse doesn't take reservations so if you don't line up by 5:30pm for dinner you won't get in. We tried twice to get a table around 6:25pm (they open at 6pm) and was told both times that they are not accepting any more guests that night. That was disappointing. Wish all of the restaurants took reservations so that we didn't have to eat at the buffet most nights."
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
10/10 Excellent
"I had such a wonderful solo getaway at Riu Palace Las Americas. It’s such a fun place whether you want to chill by the pool or relax on the beach. The buffet was super tasty, and as a dairy-free pescatarian, I felt like I had plenty of options, which I really appreciated.
The staff was also incredibly kind. Since I was staying by myself, I felt very safe — the staff even called my room every night to make sure everything was okay. That meant a lot. It was truly the perfect low-budget getaway with a high relaxation payoff. I especially loved spending my days at the beach, and Isai provided the best service — he was running around in the heat and always there when I needed a piña colada!
The only thing I’ll mention is that guests wake up early to reserve beach chairs with towels. I was fine since I was by myself and got to the beach around 8 AM, but if you’re coming with others and want a prime beach spot, they can be harder to get. There were a few towel-reserved spots next to me where people didn’t show up until noon (and I was there at 7/8). I understand there’s not much the staff can do about that, but it was a little surprising to see.
Other than that, there were no hiccups at all — it was a great stay. Thank you to the Riu team for such a relaxing and enjoyable trip!"
