The coastal honeymoon eden known as the Mexican Caribbean stretches from the world-famous paradise of Cancun to the Grand Costa Maya, where you’ll discover treasures like Bacalar, Ma-hahual and Chetumal. You can explore the only Mayan seaside city: the mysterious and enchant-ing Tulum. Here, the warm aquamarine waters of the sea lap against this 81 mile strip of flat land and sun-kissed beaches. Low tropical jungles and wonderful towns, both big and small, dot the landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula’s easternmost edge.

Magical honeymoon spots such as fun, funky beachside Playa del Carmen, pristine, laid-back Isla Holbox, and the charming little island of Cozumel are just a few of the other places that are ideal honeymoon havens. Much of this beautiful area is still undeveloped and vast tracts of unspoiled terrain separate some of them. You’ll soon discover that the entire area is a nearly perfect choice for a beautiful honeymoon getaway.

Ecological parks and preserves, Mayan archaeological sites, pristine white sand beaches that won’t burn your feet, countless exotic animals, rare plants and an endless supply of activities sur-rounded by some of Mexico’s most clear waters are just a few of the amazing attractions that you can enjoy every honeymoon day. Wherever you go, you’ll find the people are warm and friendly, ready to welcome visitors and especially honeymooners to their world.

Until a few years ago, a bumpy, partially paved road led to the archaeological site of Tulum, the only Mayan seaside city. Today, it is a broad highway lined with ultra modern hotels and resorts, bustling towns like Playa del Carmen, and tiny Mayan villages where the ancient Mayan lan-guage and culture is on display. The area is filled with ancient civilizations and sprawling nature preserves. A beautiful beach is never farther than one kilometer away. You may want to stop the car and try them all!

The 30 Best Honeymoon Resorts in Mexican Caribbean

Encantada Tulum

4-star hotel
9.8
Exceptional
Our Rating

Find yourself at the heart of the enchantment of Tulum and the Riviera Maya at Encantada Tulum. The setting is made for romance, on a quiet stretch of beach, which is still close enough to everything to see and do in Tulum. With sandy beaches and turquoise waters on one…

The Beach Tulum Hotel

5-star hotel
9.8
Exceptional
Our Rating

Completely in harmony with its natural surroundings, the Beach Tulum Hotel is the perfect place to stay on your honeymoon. The small adults-only hotel is located right on the sandy beach, with the turquoise waters of the Caribbean just few steps away from your door. Let the waves lull you…

Villas las Anclas

3-star hotel
9.6
Exceptional
Our Rating

Get in the Cozumel spirit with a stay at Hotel Villas Las Anclas. Located in downtown Cozumel, Villas Las Anclas is in the heart of Cozumel nightlife and beckons couples with romance at every turn. With vibrant Mexican art and décor, Hotel Villas Las Anclas is the epitome of retro…

Grand Velas Riviera Maya

5-star hotel
9.6
Exceptional
Our Rating

This resort is nestled between the lush jungles of the Riviera Maya and the bright blue Caribbean sea. Secluded and divine, the dining experiences here are world-class and romantic, with intimate dining rooms and innovative international cuisine. However, the gastronomy isn’t the only thing here worth savoring. From a world-class…

Beloved Playa Mujeres

5-star hotel
9.6
Exceptional
Our Rating

A warm boutique-style approach makes Beloved Playa Mujeres one of the best hotels in Cancun for couples, an intimate hotel sat perched on a remote white sand beach overlooking the island of Isla Mujeres on the horizon – an idyll place for an All Inclusive romantic getaway.

La Zebra Hotel Tulum

3-star hotel
9.4
Excellent
Our Rating

If you’re planning a lively beach honeymoon in the Mexican Caribbean, La Zebra Hotel Tulum is the place to stay. The hotel is also a beach club, bar and restaurant, so you get it all – luxurious rooms in a boutique hotel, culinary adventures, craft cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.…

Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun

5-star hotel
9.4
Excellent
Our Rating

Discover unparalleled luxury and exclusivity at Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, an adults-only haven designed to exceed your every expectation. Nestled in the heart of Cancun’s Zona Hotelera, this 5-star retreat redefines the all-inclusive experience, offering a blend of elegance, relaxation, and adventure. With 259 well-appointed rooms and suites, Le…

Hyatt Zilara Cancun

5-star hotel
9.4
Excellent
Our Rating

Indulge in the epitome of luxury and romance at Hyatt Zilara Cancun, an adults-only, all-inclusive haven nestled along the pristine shores of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. From the moment you step foot into this intimate yet inviting retreat, you’ll be captivated by traditional Mexican warmth blended seamlessly with modern elegance. As…

Excellence Riviera Cancun

5-star hotel
9.2
Excellent
Our Rating

Redefining the expectation of what resorts can be, Excellence Riviera Cancun welcomes guests with gracious hospitality, luxury offerings, and ahead-of-the-curve amenities. Pristine tropical gardens shine against the backdrop of the azure blue waters of the Caribbean. Every detail of our high end hacienda-inspired resort is built to provide an unmatched…

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

5-star hotel
9.2
Excellent
Our Rating

When you want to celebrate the best moments of your life and take them to the next level, you must do it at a place where luxury and comfort are present in every detail. At GRAND FIESTA AMERICANA CORAL BEACH ALL INCLUSIVE SPA RESORT, luxury has no limits, and it…

Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

4-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
Our Rating

Be prepared to receive the royal treatment while honeymooning at the Cozumel Palace, an all-inclusive Oceanside luxury resort. With a truly first-class, personable staff, no request is too big or too small. Because of its proximity to the ocean, diving enthusiasts flock to this resort, and because of its tranquil…

Estudio Playa Mujeres

5-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
Our Rating

Estudio Playa Mujeres is an all-inclusive resort where guests can enjoy an intimate atmosphere designed to bring out your natural creativity and love. Suites burst with Mexican charm while offering stunning views of the Caribbean or golf course, with avant-garde design complemented by marble and wood decor. It’s the perfect…

Finest Playa Mujeres

5-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
Our Rating

An All Inclusive resort that lets you connect when you want and disconnect when you need to. Featuring spacious accommodations, luxurious swimming pools, and other high-end facilities, where guests can finally find the moment to celebrate and enjoy time together. Set on a peninsula with pristine virgin beaches and endless…

Sun Palace

4-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
Our Rating

Escape to the enchanting Sun Palace, Cancun’s premier couples-only resort, where romance and relaxation intertwine against the backdrop of the mesmerizing Caribbean Sea. Nestled along the coastline and just 15 minutes from the airport, this haven offers an unparalleled level of service and luxury, ensuring an unforgettable honeymoon experience. Sun…

Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun

5-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
Our Rating

Discover a world of pure enchantment at Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun. This captivating haven welcomes you to a sensory paradise where every moment is a celebration of being alive. Nestled along pristine white sand beaches and conveniently situated across from La Isla Shopping Mall, this beachfront retreat offers the…

Excellence Playa Mujeres

5-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
Our Rating

Excellence Playa Mujeres, is a beachfront paradise that brings a fresh perspective to All Inclusive resorts. Here, elegant service meets effortless style, and guests are invited to make our home their own. From our world-class culinary offerings and entertainment to our sprawling suites, every detail has been created so you…

Royal Hideaway Playacar

5-star hotel
8.8
Great
Our Rating

Set on the most pristine stretch of white sand beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico sits Royal Hideaway Playacar. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this elegant adults-only all-inclusive resort features 200 rooms and suites along with highly personalized service, a dedicated concierge for every villa and…

The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa

4-star hotel
8.8
Great
Our Rating

Discover the ultimate tropical escape at The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive, a captivating beachfront haven nestled in the heart of Cancun’s vibrant Hotel Zone. For Cancun honeymooners seeking an unforgettable retreat, this 4-star oasis offers an exquisite blend of luxury, relaxation, and boundless beauty, making it an…

El Dorado Maroma

5-star hotel
8.6
Great
Our Rating

El Dorado Maroma specializes in romance. Located on one of the world’s highest-rated beaches, it’s the first only resort in Mexico with luxury overwater bungalows. Each has its own infinity pool, glass floors above brilliant aquamarine waters, and an intimate outdoor shower for the ultimate sensual escape. The Mayan-inspired Náay…

Paradisus La Perla

4½-star hotel
8.6
Great
Our Rating

Paradisus La Perla is conveniently located just 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport. With the lush, protected mangrove forest as its backdrop, the resort is just a stone’s throw away from palm-lined, white-sand shopping and thrilling outdoor activities. Exquisite international cuisine in 8 restaurants and 6 bars exclusively for adults,…

The Tower by Temptation Cancun Resort

4-star hotel
8.5
Good
Our Rating

For a great Cancun honeymoon, indulge in the ultimate adult playground at The Tower by Temptation Cancun Resort, a masterpiece designed by Karim Rashid. This seven-story architectural marvel redefines luxury in Cancun’s hotel zone, and it’s the vibrant heart of Temptation Cancun Resort. As the sun sets, The Tower comes…

Paradisus Playa Del Carmen

5-star hotel
8.4
Good
Our Rating

Located in a spectacular tiny bay, is the family hotel Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda, one of the most luxurious hotels in Riviera Maya. The newest LUXEclusive reinterprets All Inclusive into a world-class 5-star luxury resort, combining a prestigious Caribbean setting with world-class facilities, including 512 exclusive, elegant and…

The Reef 28

5-star hotel
8.4
Good
Our Rating

Honeymooners seeking a luxurious, all-inclusive, adults-only oasis will find it at The Reef 28. The Reef 28 includes 104 elegant junior suites featuring spacious lounging areas and a private terrace or balcony and 16 deluxe master suites designed for honeymooning couples. Romantic amenities include everything from rainforest showerheads to indoor…

Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas

4-star hotel
8.2
Good
Our Rating

Dreams really DO come true! Nestled between the Mexican Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon on Cancun Island, this luxury all-inclusive resort offers pristine beaches, majestic lagoon sunsets and ocean views. Tropical gardens surround three cascading swimming pools with a swim-up pool bar, sunken chaise lounges, and a mega Jacuzzi with ocean…


About Mexican Caribbean

At a Glance

  • FEEL THE SAND IN BETWEEN YOUR TOES: Wherever you go in the Mexican Car-ibbean, the winding coastline is full of gorgeous vistas and sandy bays. Many are protected by an outer reef, the world’s second largest, which creates a gentler surf and abundant soft sand. So, no matter which Riviera Maya honeymoon spot you choose, you’re in for the pinnacle of relaxation.
  • GO BENEATH THE SURFACE: The water sparkles as blue as the sky above, while be-low the warm waves is a world of startling beauty. The crystal clear water, incredible reefs and colorful tropical aquatic animals are simply begging you to explore by snorkeling or scuba diving. The Mexican Caribbean is prime location for some of the best underwater adventure around. Chances are your resort offers lessons and guided tours. If you want to stay dry, you can’t go wrong by visiting the caves at Aktun Chen, just south of Akumal along the highway. Be prepared to see an incredible amount of stalactites—and monkeys, too.
  • ENJOY THE SPORTING LIFE: If you and your new spouse are active, you’ve come to the right place. Scaling the steps of ancient Mayan ruins, driving a ball on world-class golf courses and literally all types of water fun from snorkeling and diving to sailing and deep sea fishing is right at your fingertips. The low-lying jungles provide excellent hiking and tropical wildlife-spotting as well. The options are as endless as your imagination: horse-back ride on the beach, play tennis at virtually every resort or soar above the jungle on a zip line tour in Selvatica. Perhaps one of the most unique features of the Yucatan is its cenotes, which are deep pits or sinkholes that expose underground rivers and caves. A snorkeling or swimming tour at one of these cenotes is truly a one-of-a-kind Riviera Maya experience.
  • EXPLORE A MAGICAL PAST: Spectacular remnants of a bygone civilization are sprinkled all around the Yucatan, and the Mexican Caribbean holds many of the finest. Getting to a Mayan ruin may take a trip of up to two hours, but the majesty of it all is well worth the effort. Some of the best include Cobá, about 30 miles west of Tulum. This area has ancient buildings still covered by jungle, and the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, No-hoch Mul. Then there’s Tulum, the only archaeological site situated on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and Chacchoben, which is about 110 miles south of Tulum and boasts incredi-ble, yet seldom-seen ruins.
  • XCARET: Located just south of Playa Del Carmen, Xcaret is one of the largest and per-haps best eco-park in Riviera Maya. Xcaret is a Mayan version of Disney World based on water related activities. You’ll want to set aside a full day to experience the underground river, aquarium, jaguars and pumas, sea turtles, ruins, Mayan village, beach, dolphins and much more. Then, the night comes alive with firelight Mayan sports, and ceremonial danc-es and wonderful regional music from all around Mexico.
  • BE IN GOOD HANDS: Take care of your mind and body while surrounded by the seren-ity and beauty of the Riviera Maya. World-Class Spa centers can be easily found in virtual-ly every resort and town along the corridor. Indulging your senses can be done together as well with a relaxing couples massage in Akumal, Puerto Morelos and Cancun, but they are not always advertised so you may need to ask the spa itself if it’s offered.
  • Snorkel almost anywhere. Just put on a mask. Often, you don’t even have to swim. The colorful tropical fish will swim around you!
  • Visit Sian Ka’an, Mexico’s largest ecological preserve. The flora and fauna will amaze you!
  • Linger over a “café” on 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen. You can watch the local world go by. After dark, it revs up into action packed merriment. Everything from mariachis to salsa music fills the air, and the fun is contagious.
  • Visit at least one of the amazing archaeological sites such as Tulum or Coba to get a feel of the ancient past.
  • Go off the beaten track at Maya Ka’an, the region’s latest ecotourism destination. Learn about the history, traditions and culture of the Mayan communities of the Yucatán.
  • SHOPPING: Paseo del Carmen is located within the Quinta Avenida. It’s an outdoor shopping center that starts at the southern end of Playa del Carmen, and runs all the way north . Easily the hippest, most internationally diverse street in the entire Caribbean, it’s “divided” into the Old Quinta and the New Quinta. The Old Quinta extends more or less to 15th street all the way to the Quinta Alegria Mall, and it’s busy with restaurants and nightlife, with clubs hosting top DJs. Other great shopping malls are Calle Corazón and Quinta Alegría, where you can find some of the world’s most famous boutique shops and high-fashion stores featuring world-renowned brands. Farther down, the New Quinta is more laid-back, with a cool bohemian vibe at its restaurants, bars and boutiques. Along the Quinta Avenida you will find a lot of souvenir stores as well.

Honeymoon Hints

  • TELL THE WORLD: You’re celebrating your love on this trip. Mentioning you’re on your honeymoon to just about everyone can open the door to perks that make it even more spe-cial
  • Anywhere you go in the Mexican Caribbean, you’ll find settings made for romance. Laze the day away in side by side hammocks on the beach or suspended over a blue cenote, take an evening cruise, and watch the spectacular Caribbean sunrise and sunset.
  • Plan a special romantic dinner for two at the beach.
  • Rent a cozy cottage or a rustic cabin by the water for a quiet spot to retreat after the day’s activities.
  • Celebrate your romance with a night of bar and club hopping in Cancun.
  • Shop for local handicrafts, jewelry and other items that you can bring back for your new life together.

Travel Tips

  • GETTING THERE: Cancun International Airport (CUN) is your gateway to the Mexican Caribbean.
  • GETTING AROUND: A rental car is the best way of getting around to all tourist attrac-tions and destinations. Local bus and taxi services are available. On the small islands, pricate are are not allowed and you can get around on foot or by golf cart or bicycle.
  • MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS: If you’re planning to get married here, make sure you meet all legal requirements. You’ll find all information on marriage regulations here (link: https://www.mexicancaribbean.travel/weddings/requirements/)
  • CURRENCY: The Mexican peso. Rather than changing money at your home bank or at the airport, wait until you find an ATM in Mexico. They offer the best exchange rates!
  • ELECTRICITY: 110 volts, same as the USA and Canada.
  • WEATHER: The average annual temperature is around 80 degrees F. However, evenings can be cool, so pack a sweater, jacket or scarf.
  • DOCUMENTATION: You’ll both need passports. Immigration and Customs forms will be distributed on the plane. Fill them out completely and be sure to sign where indicated (Firma).A Tourist Card is your Immigration form. Part of it will be returned to you at Im-migration. Do not lose this piece of paper! Put it with your passport. It must be turned in when you depart.At customs, each piece of luggage will go through a screener. After sur-rendering your Baggage Declaration to officials, you must press a button. Green lets you go. Red means that customs officials will inspect your bags.
  • SMOOTH ENTRY: Pre-planning will help you navigate the busy airport. Once you have passed customs, chaos reigns. You can avoid it by contacting your hotel or travel agent be-fore you leave home to arrange transportation to your hotel. The person who will greet you should carry a sign with your name. To arrange transportation on the spot, buy a taxi ticket at an official kiosk or arrange to board a colectivo, a bus that carries other passengers.


Destinations to Explore

Additional honeymoon destinations in Mexican Caribbean you may want to consider: