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A Playa del Carmen Beach Resort

Hugging Mexico's Caribbean coast, Grand Velas Riviera is fringed by the white sand beach, Yucatan jungle, and breathtaking Riviera Maya landscape. Located five minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen, our luxury all-inclusive Riviera Maya resort is an enchanting escape for relaxation, romance, and adventure.

Lounge on the pristine beach. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, sailing, and fishing in the Caribbean Sea. Zip line through the lush jungle, join a kayak tour, or swim with sharks.

Discover the ancient Mayan ruins and pyramids of Tulum. Discover the natural side of Mexico at Xcaret eco-park or take a boat ride to Cozumel for world-class scuba diving. The possibilities for adventure are infinite.

A Riviera Maya, Mexico Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen

Address

Carretera Cancun Tulum Km 62,
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo 77710

Give us a call

Phone: 52-322-226-8689

Send us a message

reservationsrm@velasresorts.com

Getting to Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya

Grand Velas Riviera Maya is located 4 miles from downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The resort is only 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport so getting to the Mexican Caribbean is easy.

Airports

  • Cancun International Airport - 38 miles (35 minutes)
  • Airport transportation is available at the resort subject to an extra charge.

Parking and Transportation

  • Valet parking for $50 a night
  • Tours and transportation services at resort

Destination Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya is a captivating destination that will inspire your sense of adventure. From shopping in downtown Playa del Carmen to exploring nature parks to kayaking in the Caribbean Sea, Mexico's most beautiful coast is calling you.
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Nearby Attractions

  • Playa del Carmen - 4 miles (10 minutes)
  • 5th Avenue - 4 miles (10 minutes)
  • Xcaret - 11.7 miles (30 minutes)
  • Puerto Morelos - 13 miles (30 minutes)
  • Isla Mujeres - 20 minutes by ferry from Cancun
  • Xel-Ha - 35 miles (45 minutes)

Nearby Shopping & Dining

  • 5th Avenue - 4 miles (10 minutes)
  • Paseo Del Carmen - 5th Avenue and Calle 3 Sur - 4 miles (10 minutes)
  • Calle Corazon- 5th Avenue and 12th Street - 4 miles (10 minutes)
  • Quinta Alegria (5th Avenue and Constituyentes Avenue) - 4 miles (10 minutes)
  • Plaza Las Americas Mall - 6.2 miles (24 minutes)
  • Centro Maya Mall - 7.7 miles (27 minutes)

Riviera Maya Day Trips

  • Cozumel - 45-minute ferry ride from Playa del Carmen
  • Cancun - 60 miles (1 hour)
  • Mayan Ruins in Tulum - 50 minutes
  • Aktun Chen - 1 hour
  • Ruinas Del Rey - 1 hour
  • Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve - 1 hour
  • Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itzá - 3 hours