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Luxury in the Riviera Maya & Cancun: 4 Experiences You Can’t Miss

Breathe in luxury in the stunning Riviera Maya, the ultimate getaway destination. With its scenic beaches, pristine waters, and first-class resorts, the Mexican Caribbean promises to offer you a vacation like no other. Join us on a journey as we take you through our Top Four Luxury Experiences this destination has to offer.

Private Boat Charter

Chartering a private boat is the epitome of luxury in the Riviera Maya. There’s no better way to explore the Caribbean Sea than on your own sailing boat or catamaran with a captain and crew. You can customize your itinerary, and choose where you want to go and what you want to do. Some popular destinations include Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and even the exclusive Isla Contoy with stops for snorkeling and fishing. You can also enjoy various amenities onboard, including gourmet meals and a hot tub.

Whether you want to relax and soak up the sun or explore the sea, a private boat with our friends at Cancun Sailing is a perfect way to experience the luxury of the region.

🐝 Looking for a relaxing day trip that combines breathtaking views and delicious food? Enjoy some luxury on a sailing boat excursion along the stunning Riviera Maya coastline with Royal Kanek.

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Spa Day

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OKOM Spa

A spa day is perfect for unwinding and relaxing on your luxury vacation. The Riviera Maya is home to many Spas with a range of treatments to pamper and rejuvenate you. These are some of the most luxurious ones:

BlancSpa

Located at Le Blanc Cancun, this Spa offers luxurious experiences with 19 treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, hydro-reflexology jets and hydrotherapy pools. Their signature treatment is the Kukulkán Mayan Massage, a four-handed massage set to jungle music, that imitates the movements of the jaguar, snake, and eagle, offering an 80-minute transformative journey.

Yäan Healing Sanctuary

A modern energy-healing-Spa located in the Tulum hotel zone, built to blend in with the surrounding nature. The Spa offers a variety of treatments including massages, facials, baths, exfoliation, and Ayurveda, as well as authentic Mayan rituals. Before treatment, guests can enjoy the sauna, steam room, and indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools. Yäan Healing also has a rooftop herb garden, which provides the ingredients used at the Spa.

The Mayan Clay Spa

The three-hour wellness journey in Macario Gomez includes a freshwater cenote pool, a full-body exfoliation, a Mayan clay massage, a warm clay immersion, heat and cold therapy and a papaya fruit mask application. The experience ends with an Epsom salt jacuzzi bath. Guests can enjoy this unique wellness experience as a couple or with friends.

SE Spa Grand Velas Riviera Maya

The SE Spa by Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a distinguished establishment featuring 40 treatment suites decorated with beautiful native artwork. The Spa offers a range of wellness services including hydrotherapy, traditional Mayan rituals, and the Sacred Obsidian Stone Massage, a unique treatment exclusive to this facility. The Spa’s remarkable quality has earned it a 5-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide; one of only six Spas in Mexico to have received this esteemed recognition.

OKOM Spa

Among other treatments, OKOM Spa at the Reef 28 Hotel offers a couples’ experience in the Fire Room with exfoliation, massage and a warm bubble bath with rose petals. Furthermore, you can also enjoy their hydrotherapy circuit and sauna to unwind from your busy day. Playa del Carmen Local Residents can also take advantage of their membership program with gym, yoga, and hydrotherapy access.

Treat yourself to a day at the Spa and experience the ultimate luxury in the Riviera Maya.

🐝 If you want to enjoy the benefits of a spa visit, but are on a tighter budget, we absolutely recommend you to our friends at BRIC Spa in Playa del Carmen.

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Golfing

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El Camaleón Golf Course

For enthusiasts of this sport, the Riviera Maya offers some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world. Designed by some of the top players in the game, these championship courses offer a unique golfing experience. Known for its challenging layout and stunning ocean views the El Camaleón Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman, is one of the most prestigious courses in the region.

You can also check out the PGA Riviera Maya by Bahia Principe Golf, a world-class course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. It offers a challenging and rewarding experience for golf lovers of all levels. With its breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and stunning landscape of mangroves, cenotes, and tropical vegetation, this spot provides an unforgettable experience.

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Fine Dining

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Alux Restaurant

Whether you’re looking for Mexican, Italian or a more unique cuisine, you’ll find it in the Riviera Maya. Two of the most luxurious dining experiences are at the Le Chique and Cocina de Autor.

Le Chique, located in the Azul Sensatori Hotel, is known for its molecular gastronomic cuisine. The Chefs use scientific techniques to create innovative dishes, offering a multi-hour gastronomic experience composed of 14 courses. Each course consists of a small dish of food presented with avant-garde techniques in a creative and elegant way. 

Cocina de Autor, located in the Grand Velas Riviera Maya Resort, is famous for its innovative cuisine and stunning ocean views. Chef Nahúm Velasco will surprise you with his dishes, as he ventures beyond the conventional interpretation of Mexican and Caribbean cuisine.

Additionally, for a unique and unforgettable dining experience in Playa del Carmen, check out Alux, a romantic and mystical restaurant located in a cave, or Harry’s, a renowned steakhouse with some of the best meat cuts in the region.

If you’re in Tulum, don’t miss the newly opened cabaret-style Caprice, offering a delicious dinner & show experience.

With so many options to choose from, the Riviera Maya is truly a foodie’s paradise.

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So why not take the plunge and book one of these luxury experiences for your next vacation? Contact us and we will help you plan everything!