


Viceroy Riviera Maya
Playa Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen / MexicoFamily
Please note: children below the age of 14 years are not allowed at Viceroy Riviera Maya.
Some facilities and activities for families with older children
Private Beach: The resort is fringed by seven miles of white sand beach which beckon guests to relax or indulge in a variety of watersports. A 350 foot section of the beach is maintained for private guest use and features palapa-roofed cabanas and a private pier which gives direct access to excellent snorkelling opportunities.
Swimming Pools: In addition to the private plunge pool in your villa, Viceroy Riviera Maya features a lagoon pool surrounded by sun loungers and shaded by palm trees.
Spa: The Wayak Spa, located in the centre of the resort promises to heal the body and spirit through traditional Maya rituals. Drawing from the bountiful natural sources of the sea and jungle that surround the resort, the spa's treatments offer powerful combinations of natural marine elements joined with native, aromatic herbs with potent healing benefits for both body and soul. Highly trained staff restore, rejuvenate and refresh guests through the massages, facials, body treatments and body wraps that are offered. The Temezcal an intensive sweat lodge ceremony is not only therapeutic is it also said to be a mystical journey too!
Other Activities: The resort plays host to a wide array of activities. For water sport enthusiasts, windsurfing, parasailing, diving, snorkelling, swimming, boating and water skiing are all available. Land based activities include tennis, horse riding, bird watching, nature walks, kite surfing, jungle tours, golf and a driving range, a fully equipped beachfront fitness studio and yoga and fitness classes. For adrenaline junkies the resort also offers sky diving trips and the concierge can also arrange cenote diving and snorkelling at the Dos Ojos natural reserve 35 minutes away and all-terrain vehicle tours through the jungle.
Playa del Carmen Excursions: Explore Playa del Carmen, only a ten-minute ride away. Transportation can be arranged at the resort. Archaeological Site Excursions: Numerous landmarks and ancient cities reside nearby for exploration: Xcaret, Cozumel, Xel-ha, Tulum, Cancun, Cobá, Isla Mujeres, Sian-Khan, Chichén Itzá, Akumal, Valladolid, Merida and Uxmal. The resort offers specialized tours and packages with a professional guide.
Tulum: Enjoy a panoramic flight and guided tour of the ancient Maya fort city of Toba set dramatically along the cliffs of the Caribbean. The ruins feature defense walls, a rampart walk and parapet. You can visit the ancient ruins followed by a relaxing lunch near the beach.
Cobá: Take an exciting expedition deep into the heart of the Yucatán rainforest to witness a less-frequented side of Mexico. Climb to Nohoch Muul temple (the tallest pyramid in the state) and admire the lush landscapes and jungle birds and soak up the views from the top. Afterwards have a relaxing swim the crystal waters of the sacred Cho Ha cenote and enjoy lunch in an authentic Maya village.
Cave System Tours: Spanning 132 kilometres, the Sac Actun Cave System is the longest of Mexico's famous natural wonders. Journey into these caverns and discover beautiful cenotes and underground rivers, where you can practice snorkelling and cave diving.
Spider Monkeys Biosphere Tours: Embark on this cultural journey that first takes you through an original Maya Village, where you can actually visit a native house and even prepare your own tortillas the same way the Mayas did one thousand years ago. The expedition continues when you walk through the jungle and paddle a canoe across a lagoon to see spider and howler monkeys. Reach the highest point of the reservation and strap yourselves in climbing harnesses to cross the 120-meter-long lagoon by zip line.