The Riviera Maya is one of the regions of Mexico - and the world- which offers the richest variety of landscapes and archaeological treasures. It is also a place where the world's biological diversity seems to have been concentrated, so that a visit to one of its many parks - veritable habitats for many of the world's unique species of plants and animals - is almost obligatory. Outstanding among these is the Sian Ka'an reserve, an extensive area that provides an enormous geographical and climatic diversity, with an abundance of wild birds, reptiles, mammals and marine wildlife.

You’ll never hear your kids complain about being bored on this trip. The Mayan Riviera boasts an impressive number of water and eco-parks perfect for the entire family. The most famous water park in the region is Xel-Ha which is located 35 miles south of Playa del Carmen. Other parks include Tres Rios and Aktun Chen.

A must-see for all visitors to the Riviera Maya is the Mayan themed eco-park called Xcaret. Plan to spend your entire day here since there are plenty of water sports and cultural activities. It’s been described by many as Mexico's Disneyland. The cultural night show and dinner in the Disneyland. The cultural night show and dinner in the courtyard is not to be missed and the kids will love swimming with the dolphins.