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Travel Guide: 5 Things To Consider When Planning A Trip To Mexico’s Mayakoba

Guests staying at Mayakoba enjoy unprecedented access to all four award-winning hotels, more than 30 dining destinations, five beach clubs, four spas, championship golf, town square and a variety of land, water and regional experiences. Explore 595 acres of pristine lagoons, jungles and beaches within the private, gated community in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

 

Insider Tips To Make The Most Of Your Mayakoba Experience

 

1. Reserve A Hotel For At Least Four Nights

beachfront hotel suite with large wood deck and cabanas

The entire Mayakoba community is open for discovery, including endless land, water, regional and cultural experiences. Unprecedented canals weave through Mayakoba, offering the chance to kayak or hydrobike through pristine waterways, or head to the shores to take in a quintessential beach club. While you’re there, visit the Mayakoba Dive & Water Sports Center to reserve an excursion on the Caribbean waters. 

Take a moment of reprieve by indulging in one of the four signature spas in Mayakoba, each presenting treatments with unique Mayan heritage. Continue unwinding by setting out on the Nature Trail—a guest favorite—for a scenic walk or bike ride amidst the jungle beauty (you might even see a few monkeys along the way). 

Venture beyond the gates of Mayakoba with a personalized day trip from Mayakoba Experiences to historic ruins, breathtaking cenotes or one of the Yucatan’s charming towns. If remaining at Mayakoba, a round at El Camaleón Golf Course captures its own cenote for viewing, while an afternoon at El Pueblito provides an authentic plaza setting (don’t miss the cooking school experience here). 

Wherever your visit takes you while at Mayakoba, a unique dining experience awaits. More than 30 culinary concepts are present, ranging from casual food trucks, fine dining, rooftop bars, sports bars and more. A week’s worth of dining would still leave a handful of concepts you’d want to try. 

 

2. Plan Your Itinerary Before You Arrive 

couple dines in open-air restaurant by ocean

Connect with your hotel’s concierge team to learn about must-try activities while at Mayakoba. These personalized recommendations established before arriving—whether securing reservations or simply curating a list of options—ensures you prioritize each day. Private transportation, including airport transfers for arrivals and departures, can also be reserved ahead of time to ensure you maximize time in Riviera Maya. With 595 acres to explore across Mayakoba, many guests don’t realize just how much is offered, including wellness, adventure, shopping, dining and cultural attractions within the destination.

 

3. Get Out And Explore The Entire Community 

fairmont mayakoba pools and buildings integrate with natural canals, ocean and rainforest

When staying at Mayakoba’s four award-winning hotels—Andaz, Banyan Tree, Fairmont or Rosewood—you gain access to the entire community. Each hotel embraces its own unique identity and style, providing architecture, design and a natural setting that remarkably varies in appearance from one another. Exploring each hotel, even for a quick meal or spa treatment, can feel like you’ve traveled to a completely different destination. Jump on your bike, take a golf cart transfer or best of all, walk along the idyllic beach to enter via each hotel’s beach club.

 

4. Enjoy A Cashless Experience Across Mayakoba

couple sits at back of private yacht that drives across clear ocean waters

Unmatched in access, Mayakoba proudly integrates each destination within its gates to provide a seamless, cashless experience for guests—no matter which Mayakoba hotel you’re staying at. Allowing more freedom and less hassle, take advantage of the opportunity to simply sign dining, spa, adventures and more back to your room. 

 

5. Return To Mayakoba For A Completely Different Experience 

couple hold hands while walking on beach next to hotel villas

Stay in an overwater bungalow, beach villa, lagoon suite or private residence for an entirely new way to experience the beauty of Mayakoba, each boasting its own unique blend of natural beauty. Beyond a captivating new setting, Mayakoba accommodates a range of vacations, from weddings to corporate retreats, family-friendly fun to intimate honeymoon and anniversary milestones. Mayakoba provides dynamic settings to celebrate each of life’s most cherished moments in a way that seamlessly accommodates these diverse experiences. No two trips are ever alike.    

Start planning your trip to Mayakoba by selecting a hotel, then dive into dining, wellness and experiences to build out an unforgettable itinerary (don’t forget to book private transportation by contacting Mayakoba Experiences ahead of time, commencing with an airport transfer upon arrival so you waste no time). Take a look at the events calendar when selecting dates, as you might just catch LIV Golf Mayakoba, culinary festivals or special holiday activations that elevate your time in Riviera Maya to the next level. 

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