Cancun and the Riviera Maya, on the Caribbean side of Mexico's Yucatan Penisula, is a modern playground with spectacular resorts. But over 700 years ago it was home to the advanced civilization of the Mayas. Today, the Mayan cities are long-abandoned, but the rich cultural history of these remarkable people can be seen in their well-preserved ruins.

Whether relaxing under the warm sun, snorkeling, diving to sunken shipwrecks, touring Chichen Itza, or dancing at discos, the land of the Mayas offers you a fun, memorable holiday experience.