Riviera Maya, the sacred beauty of nature

Playa del Carmen is famous for its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The pedestrian walkways are animated night and day with colourful shops, bars and restaurants emanating tastes, smells and sounds of happy people. The clear Caribbean waters combined with the incredible underground river system, the Cenotes, makes Playa a unique diving destination.

Cozumel

Mexico's Isla Cozumel (or Cozumel Island) derives its name from the Mayans who believed the island to be a sacred shrine.
In Maya, Cuzamil translates to "land of the swallows," a reflection of the indigenous birds that grace the landscape.
Spanish explorer Juan de Grijalva made a peaceful stop on the island in 1518. The visit was followed a year later by the infamous Hernàn Cortés. The conqueror proceeded to destroy many of the Mayan temples. By the time Cortés left Cozumel, the ancient civilization lay in ruins.

Holbox

Holbox Island is located on the north side of the Yucatan Peninsula. The island is 27 miles (43 km) long, bordered by Cabo Catoche on the east and separated from the mainland by Yalahao Lagoon to the south.
Most of the island's shore is white sandy beach where you can find all types of shells washed up by northern flowing currents. Conch shells end up on the beach after local divers harvest them for commercial fishing purposes. There are no rocks in the island, which is made entirely of sand and shells (no wonder most inhabitants don't wear shoes!). The shallow water surrounding Holbox is a light emerald green. You can walk quite far in the shallows, but 3 miles (5 km) out, the water is 12.5 miles (20 km) deep.