About the Riviera Maya around Cancun and Playa del Carmen

The Riviera Maya runs along the Yucatan Coastline near Playa del Carmen and Cancun for approximately 72 miles. It is located in the state of Quintana Roo in Eastern Mexico. The area is rich and diverse in ecological wonders and world class activities. You can explore the world’s second largest barrier reef and trek through the jungles in search of monkeys and jaguars all in the same day. There are PGA sanctioned golf courses, every water activity imaginable, shopping till you drop, and miles of uncrowded, topaz blue water to swim in. The fishing is fantastic, the scuba diving is second to none and the many Mayan Ruins in the region make this place an unforgettable cultural experience. 

Due to the tropical climate the annual average temperature is 78.8 degrees and the rainy season runs from May to November. The water temperature ranges from 78 to 83 degrees. The time zone is Central Standard Time.

The state of Quintana Roo is extremely safe and the majority of the people are bilingual. The official currency is the Peso and the exchange rate is about 10 to 1. Credit cards are accepted at most locations and the people are warm and friendly. Banks and ATM’s are everywhere and the number of internet cafes up and down the coast is countless. The official language spoken is Spanish, although many locals still speak Mayan. When driving, kilometers are used to measure speed, and if you do not have a car no need to worry for there are plenty of possibilities to rent a car and taxis are cheap and easily available. The medical services are superb and the number of world class hospitals is constantly growing.

With all there is to see and do in the Riviera Maya we at Investment Properties Mexico can give you all the information you need to guide you through your stay to make it an experience unforgettable and free of any worries, any hassle.