Viceroy Experiences
Guests at Viceroy Riviera Maya can enjoy seven miles of white sand beach and a whole host of activities in Playa del Carmen on property or nearby. Follow your whim and experience golfing, fishing, diving cenotes, windsurfing, ATV riding through the jungle and more.
Flavors of Yucatán
The soul of the Mayan experience can be discovered through food. Savor a newfound connection to our distinct culture in a private cooking session focused on the history and regional varieties of tamales and salsas from across the Yucatan Peninsula.
Duration: 2 Hours
Location: Hosted at our kitchen
Sacred Waters: A Private Cenote Journey
A trip to Rivera Maya isn’t complete without venturing to the sacred cenotes. Naturally formed sinkholes found throughout the Yucatan, these quiet aquifers have long represented the gateway to the spiritual underworld in Mayan mythology. On this journey, emerge to a completely private spring-fed cenote and find yourself in sacred stillness above and below the surface.
Price: Upon request
Duration: 4 Hours, inclusive of round-trip transportation
Includes transportation, snorkeling equipment, and refreshments.
Temazcal Ceremony
Get ready for an awakening of your spirit, Mayan style. Temazcal is a healing experience that comes full circle through chants and guidance from our Maák Bacab, 'the guardian of Bacabs.' Traditional herbs combine with steam generated by the heat of volcanic stones to restore mind, body, and spirit. Together, in a sacred space that symbolizes our Pachamama, Mother Earth, we will be reborn as the elements of water, earth, air, and fire come together as one.
Location: Wayak Spa
Beach & Water Activities
Viceroy Riviera Maya sits peacefully on seven miles of white sand beachfront that are ideal for sunbathing and snorkeling at the world's second biggest coral reef and unique cavern/cave. A 350-foot section of beachfront is kept carefully maintained and is dotted with palapa-roofed cabanas. Viceroy Riviera Maya also offers kayaks and other water sport equipment. Other nearby attractions include Cenotes Diving & Snorkeling, Fishing & Pleasure Cruising, Private Yachts & Catamarans and Dolphin Discovery.
Resort Pool
In addition to the private plunge pool in your villa, Viceroy Riviera Maya features a resort pool with a sundeck and a selection of loaner sunhats for guests' use. You'll also have easy access to Coral Bar where you can enjoy tropical cocktails and fresh small bites.
Caribbean Sea & Beach
Seven miles of white sand beachfront are ideal for sunbathing and snorkeling. A 350-foot section is kept carefully maintained and is dotted with palapa-roofed cabanas. Viceroy Riviera Maya also offers kayaks and other water sport equipment. Please ask staff for assistance.
Candlelite Beach Respite
Looking for a romantic evening? White table linens, exotic flower arrangements and a private seaside palapa framed by torches in the sand as the stars reflect off the Caribbean Sea. It doesn't get any more romantic for nature-gazing or dining. Viceroy Riviera Maya will happy to set the stage for your romantic evening.
Scuba & Snorkeling
Dive or snorkel at the World's second biggest coral reef and unique cavern/cave system to explore. Private and public dives are available.
Cenotes Diving & Snorkeling
The spectacular cenote at Dos Ojos natural reserve is just 35 minutes away.
Fishing & Pleasure Cruising
Troll for Sailfish, blue marlin, white marlin, wahoo and dorado right outside the Puerto Aventures marina. Year round deep sea sport fishing charters. If fishing is not your game, pleasure cruising is also available.
Private Yachts & Catamarans
Enjoy a spectacular day on a private yacht or catamaran while visiting the most beautiful spots in the Riviera Maya.
Land Adventures & Tours
Experience the emotion of driving an ATV through jungle trails or flying across the sky on zip-lines in the Xplor (Xcaret) park. Year-round golfing is avialable at the nearby El Camaleon Golf Club (designed by Greg Norman) or experience the Golf Club Playacar imagined by the famous architect Robert Von Hagge.
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Tours
Experience the emotion of driving an ATV through jungle trails. Enjoy pleasant walks immersed in a protected natural area to explore caves, fly above vegetation with zip lines, discover archaeological vestiges, learn about the lifestyle of the first inhabitants and swim in a beautiful cenote with crystal clear water.
Golf
Enjoy year-round golfing. Playa del Carmen has many year-round options for the avid golfer.
- El Camaleon Golf Club: A Greg Norman design, El Camaleón Golf Club boasts a spectacular layout winding about the tropical jungle and the mangrove boldly stretching to the sea. Well reputed among golf's finest players, El Camaleón is the PGA TOUR site for the Mayakoba Classic, the only official PGA TOUR event held outsidethe U.S.A. or Canada.
- Golf Club Playacar: This magnificent par 72 Riviera Maya golf course with 7,144 yards was designed and constructed under the supervision of the famous Architect Robert Von Hagge and is surrounded by a diversity of lakes and exuberant vegetation. The Golf Club Playacar is considered the most challenging golf course of the region.
Xplor (Xcaret)
Xplor is a park that will take you to enjoy adventures flying across the sky on zip-lines, go through the paths of the jungle on amphibious vehicles and to swim and float on rafts in a cenote, underground rivers created millions of years ago. Discover if you have what it takes to live an extreme day or night.
Archaeological Sites
Numerous landmarks and ancient cities reside nearby for exploration: Xcaret, Cozumel, Xel-ha, Tulum, Cancun, Cobá, Isla Mujeres, Sian-Khan, Chichén Itzá, Akumal, Valladolid, Merida and Uxmal. For many, the resort offers specialized tours and packages with a professional guide.
Chichén Itzá
Explore mysterious Chichén Itzá, considered by many as one of the seven new wonders of the world and certified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A professionally guided tour will allow you to witness the magnificence of the 75-foot-high Kukulkan pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, the Ball Court, the Observatory and more. Then, visit a beautiful cenote to swim.
Coba
Visitors who brave the steep climb up the highest pyramid in Mexico's Maya world reap the reward of a breathtaking vista. At more than 130 feet in height.
Tulum
Tulum is the city with the most impressive sight of the Mayan World. One of the last cities habited by the Maya before the Spanish conquest, built 800 years ago considered the most important trade port of the Mayan Empire.
Cozumel
The island of Cozumel holds its name from the Mayan “Cuzamil” which means land of the swallows . It was famous for its devotion to the Goddess of fertility Ïxchel” and is today most famous for its submarine wonders.
Cenotes
The peninsula of Yucatan is a paradise of white sandy beaches washed by turquoise warm waters; an emerald green land amidst the Mayan jungle. In this marvelous setting, windows open up to discover the un-earthly world of the Ancient Gods.
Shopping in Riviera Maya
Whether you need to quickly pick up a bottle of sunscreen, or want to take your time browsing colorful Mexican handicrafts, the Boutique at Viceroy Riviera Maya is your spot. Conveniently located on the resort grounds, it offers vacation essentials as well as art and home décor that will make your vacation memories live on. Unique items for the kitchen, office and bath are also offered to help you check off your gift list.
If you are looking for more? Playa del Carmen offers three luxury shopping malls and plazas:
- Paseo Del Carmen (5th Avenue & Calle 3 Sur)
- Calle Corazon (5th Avenue & 12th Street)
- Quinta Alegria (5th Avenue & Constituyentes Avenue)
Upcoming Events & Activities
Romance à la Carte: Dinner and Yucatecan Serenade in Your Villa
Surprise that special person with a private dinner in the privacy of your villa, featuring a 3-course menu from La Marea.
Exploring Mexico's Beer Heritage
Discover Mexico's fascinating beer history during an expert-led interactive experience.
Rituals of Connection
Discover Mexico's fascinating beer history during an expert-led interactive experience.