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Stretching from Punta Brava just south of Cancun International Airport to Punta Allen just south of Tulum, exists one of the most fascinating destination spots in the world. Tropical beaches, ancient ruins, abundant marine and wildlife abound. The Great Mayan Reef is the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere. Mexicans refer to the Riviera as "Riviera Maya" while foreigners call it the "Mayan Riviera" or "Maya Riviera". Located in the highway 307 along the coast in Quintana Roo you are pretty well in the Mayan Riviera. This highway runs from Cancun all the way down to Belize. The Mayan Riviera ends after Tulum, where the Costa Maya begins. Playa del Carmen town is considered the heart of the equally-booming Riviera Maya just 68 km ( 42 miles) south of Cancun resort, offers with its warm 5th Avenue, a pedestrian walkway set with its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere keeps the bohemian laid-back ambiance that makes it so irresistible. It is safe to say that Playa del Carmen´s appeal can reach out to just about anyone who is seeking to enjoy a one of a kind vacation. Playa del Carmen also counts with many commercial areas, which include traditional artesian stores and Mexican flea markets, besides the surrounding archeological sites like Tulum, Mayapan, Coba, Uxmal and Chichen Itza just to mention some, and the ecological parks like Xcaret, Xelha, Tankah, Aktun Chen, Sian Ka ´an and the less populated spots like Playa del Secreto, Punta Bete, Xcalacco, Paamul, Xpu-Há and Tulum are better known for their rustic and more informal atmosphere. Cenotes and golf courses become as main attractions of this young area. Cenotes are naturally occurring wells and surface extensions of the subterranean rivers that course through the Yucatan Peninsula´s limestone layers and flow towards the sea. They were holy for ancient Mayas who built important cities around them. They are very common throughout the Riviera Maya, swimming, diving or exploring them have become popular activities. Famous Golf courses like the Camaleon at Fairmont Mayakoba, Golf course at Iberostar Paraiso, Playacar Golf Club, Moon Spa & Golf Course, have been developed along the Riviera Maya and are important spots for International events. We cannot stop without mentioning Cozumel as part of the Caribbean beauties that Riviera Maya has to share with its visitors, an important spot for International Cruises.