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Located along the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, the Riviera Maya—or Mayan Riviera—is one of Mexico’s top coastal resort districts, home to iconic cities like Playa Del Carmen, Akumal, and Puerto Morelos.  The Mayan Riviera starts a few miles south of Cancún, spanning from Puerto Morelos down to Tulum. If you want to explore some of Mexico’s most pristine beaches, this is the place to go.  To see all the wonders of the Riviera Maya, just travel along Federal Highway 307, which spans the entire 60-mile stretch and beyond. Puerto Morelos Location: Puerto Morelos  Located about 15 miles south of Cancún, Puerto Morelos is a cozy beachside village with quaint resorts situated along immaculate white sand.  Why It Made Our List: Many tourists flock to Puerto Morelos because it’s just a 20-minute drive from Cancún International Airport. The ocean waves are generally calm and serene, so you can get up close and personal with the full array of tropical marine life.  Puerto Morelos ranks among the best beaches on the Riviera Maya because of its chill, laid-back atmosphere.

  Turks and Caicos is the perfect escape for those seeking surf, sand, and sun. It’s the ultimate luxury vacation spot, frequented by celebrities like Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and countless others. It is also renowned for quiet, pristine beaches and impossibly clear waters. Here are our suggestions to make the most of your time in this Caribbean paradise. Salt Cay The best whale-watching beach during the months of January through April, Salt Cay is the place to go if you’d like to get away from the crowds.