Mexican Riviera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mexican Riviera
Puerto Vallarta featuring rocky coastline, a sandy beach and surf
Puerto Vallarta showing landscape views and rocky coastline
Marina Cabo San Lucas featuring boating and a marina
Mexican Riviera

Where to stay in Mexican Riviera

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Romantic Zone

5/5(4 area reviews)

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Romantic Zone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos.

Romantic Zone
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Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sector L
Zona Dorada showing mountains, general coastal views and a beach

Zona Dorada

4/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers to Zona Dorada praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Punta Camaron Beach and Sea Shell City Museum.

Zona Dorada
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Emiliano Zapata

While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos.

Emiliano Zapata
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Hotel Zone

Hotel Zone is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Cruise Ship Terminal and Hotel Zone Beach.

Hotel Zone
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Amapas

If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.

Amapas
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Bahia Cabo san Lucas KM 4.5, Camino Viejo San jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,150 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing! Highly recommend this place Santa Fe does have the Riu party area. But requested a rooom where is was quite. We celebrated our anniversary. They upgraded us and gave us a bottle of champagne! And we definitely were able to make our stay romantic. The parties are a blast if you're ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Camino Viejo a San José, Km 3.5, Col. El Medano, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
The price is AU$478 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$478
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,461 reviews)
"We booked this trip at the last minute and The Rui Adult only did not disappoint. Food was great, service wonderful. Only complaint i have is alcohol drinks watered down as most all inclusive I've been to lately."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Camino Viejo a San Jose del Cabo Km 4.5, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,919 reviews)
"This is our 4 th time staying at this property. It may need a little upgrade. The pools are nice, the swim up bar was not to clean and the bartender was rude! He actually flashed a hundred Dollar bill as to say tip me or wait for drinks. The check in girl Elvia was rude also. Astrid at the other ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

3 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,668 reviews)
"Great place always stay here"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street
Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Clemente Orozco 125, Zona Hotelera Norte, Puerto Vallarta
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,161 reviews)
"Great experience stay was approved by both my wife and I."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites & Residences

Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites & Residences

4.5 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,726 reviews)
"Comfortable clean spacious suite with great view. Staff was friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Popular places to visit

Rosarito showing a sandy beach

Rosarito Beach

Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the resort city’s main beach and spend the day playing on the sandy shores, swimming or relaxing with an icy-cold drink.

Rosarito Beach
Malecon featuring night scenes, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Malecon

Sip coconut water, eat grilled fish and check out the shopping and entertainment at this beachside promenade.

Malecon
Medano Beach

Medano Beach

A favorite among Cabo’s young revelers, this scenic beach stands out with its fun bars, watersports rentals and party atmosphere.

Medano Beach
Zicatela Beach showing a beach bar and general coastal views

Zicatela Beach

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach
Nuevo Vallarta Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes

Nuevo Vallarta Beach

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Nuevo Vallarta Beach
The Arch showing rocky coastline and surf

The Arch

Sitting at the point where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, this beautiful natural rock formation is one of Los Cabos’ most iconic images.

The Arch

Activities

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive Tour

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour

AU$49
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour
Chichen Itza, Cenote, Buffet Lunch, Tequila & Valladolid Tour

Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park

ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park

AU$99
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park
Glass Bottom Boat Excursion Looking the Sunken Ships

Crystal-clear Boat trip & Snorkeling tour

AU$29
per adult
Crystal-clear Boat trip & Snorkeling tour
Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets

Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets

AU$108
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Tickets
Crystal Boat Trip and Snorkeling Tour from Cozumel

Crystal Boat Trip and Snorkeling Tour from Cozumel

AU$29
per adult
Crystal Boat Trip and Snorkeling Tour from Cozumel
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