Best Ways to Spend your Day Off in Riviera Maya
If you’re looking for the very best ways to spend your time in the Riviera Maya you’ve come to the right place because we have a list of the 10 very best activities in the area for you to enjoy on your day off.
1 - Get Jolly Happy!
The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship is an iconic attraction in the Riviera Maya, setting sail from Cancun. It boasts a fun, family-friendly night show, that includes a 3-course dinner. Food, wine, dancing, music, and a tale of swashbuckling betrayal await the person who steps aboard this replica galleon.
2 - Xcaret Adventures
Xcaret is perfect for the adventurous and nature loving amongst your group; a unique tour will see you wading through rivers, exploring caves, and learning about Mayan culture before you sit down to dinner and a show in the Riviera Maya.
3 - Maya Ruins
The Mayan Ruins which cover a large proportion of the Yucatan peninsula cannot be seen or found anywhere else in the world but Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras . They are a must see for all comers, and though they are all beautiful the ruins of Tulum, Chichen Itza and Uxmal are particularly of note.
4 - Dolphin love
Swimming with dolphins is one of those iconic vacation activities that makes people young and old grin from ear to ear, and in the Riviera Maya there are many centers where the welfare of the dolphins comes first. Dealing with such humane sanctuaries is a good way to have your vacation experience with a clear conscience. You might also choose to swim with dolphins in the wild on your day off.
5 - Whale Sharks (they don’t bite!)
Whale Shark Tours are a thrill that cannot be matched for your day off in the Cancun and Riviera maya area between May and September. At this time of year these magnificent creatures come here to feed and mate. They are gentle giants, too, so swimming with them is no danger at all.
6 - Get a few rounds in
Golf is one of the Riviera Maya’s most popular pastimes, and as a result it has a few world-class courses which cater to players of all levels of experience and skill. From beachside clubs to tournament players clubs there are endless options… why not start with the Playa Mujeres club right next door to where you will be working?
7 - Underwater love
Diving and snorkelling in the clear and warm waters off the coast of the Riviera Maya is an experience that won’t quickly be forgotten. The waters are full of life, and house some of the best examples of coral reefs in the world! Those at Contoy, Holbox and Cozumel are particularly stunning.
8 - Cenotes
Cenote diving is not an experience for the light-hearted or inexperienced divers, but swimming and snorkelling in these wonders of the natural is an enjoyable and awe-inspiring activity open to all.
9 - Nightlife
The nightlife in Cancun and Playa del Carmen is world renowned and vibrant, so you will have plenty of chance to unwind on your day off. From the wild, raucous fun of Coco Bongo to the smooth, sophisticated Jazz clubs and relaxed beach bars there really is something for everyone.
10 - Island hopping
Isla Mujeres and Cozumel are only two of the remote and beautiful islands in these waters, but they constitute some of the most spectacular and tranquil days out in the area. A perfect way to recover from a night out in the hotel zone and escape from the mainland.