Water Sports - At the hotel
We offer our own water sports facilities at the resort; you can enjoy
kayaking, snorkeling and deep sea fishing can be arranged. We also offer a
private pier for yachts and sailboats.
World-class Scuba Diving - 10 Minutes/7 Miles or 11 Km
Off the Riviera Maya coast exists the second largest barrier reef in the
world. The warm clear Caribbean waters allow excellent diving conditions all
year round. In addition you can dive in the cenotes, underwater wells sacred
to the Ancient Maya.
Horseback Riding - 19 Minutes/13 Miles or 21 Km
View the flora and fauna from horse back, canter along the white sands by
the sea. Stop for a refreshing swim, perhaps your horse will take a cooling
dip too. The tour organizers will collect you from our hotel and our
concierge will make all your arrangements.
Playa Del Carmen - 10 Minutes/6.8 Miles or 11 Km
Take a trip into nearby Playa del Carmen, with shops, restaurants and also
its eponymous beach. Shopping along Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) is varied
but quite casual. In town you’ll find plenty of restaurants and cafes and
into the evening there are numerous bars and clubs.
Cedam Museum - 29 Minutes/16.8 Miles or 27 Km
Situated in Puerto Aventuras, this small museum houses various pieces of
interesting salvage from shipwrecks over the past 400 years.
Museum of Mexican Art - 30 Minutes/20.5 Miles or 33 Km
This is a recently opened Museum in Cancún which displays handcrafts, Mayan
relics and photography from all over Mexico.
Nightlife - 10 Minutes/6.8 Miles or 11 Km
Sip Margharitas by the beach or drop in and out of the various bars and
clubs with their very individual themes, from underground caves to roof top
bars where you lounge on beds. The dress code is relaxed, white linen adorns
tanned bodies; you’ll find many in beachwear and sarongs.
Mayan Encounter - 3.5 Hours/183 Miles or 294 Km
A day combining a visit to Coba Maya Ruins followed by a visit to a living
Maya community who offer an informed guide to the surrounding flaura and
fauna. Finally for physical adventure; zip wiring through the jungle canopy
and diving into the cool depths of the cenot
Jungle Crossing - 13 Minutes/6.8 Miles or 11 Km
Beginning with a 4x4 drive through the jungle to reach Nohoch Nah Chich
cenote. Here you can snorkel in the crystal clear cave waters, admiring
stalactites and stalagmites. Afterwards travel to the Caribbean shores for
sea kayaking and reef snorkeling.
Mayan Zip-Line - 35 Minutes/24 Miles or 38.6 Km
Combining, cycling, swimming and flying through the jungle canopy. This tour
also includes informed guidance on Maya subsistence farming and the
traditional Maya purification ceremonies, which are demonstrated by a mystic
cenote.
Things to See
Beaches - At the hotel
Riviera Maya has some of the best beaches in Mexico with 90 miles of
coastline, washed by the calm, turquoise Caribbean. Our resort is set on its
own stretch of white sands.
Tulum - 1 Hour/45.4 Miles or 73 Km
Tulum is a Maya fortress by the sea, a wonderful situation for this 10th
century archaeological site. There are over 40 structures to explore;
including temples, sacrificial sites and homes.
Xcaret - 17 Minutes/11.2 Miles or 18 Km
Xcaret is renowned as an all day destination where you can explore some well
preserved Maya ruins. It is a highly developed site, with many organized
attractions such as swimming with dolphins and a jungle adventure park.
There is also snorkeling through underwater tunnels sited in an ancient
cenote.
Chichen-Itza - 3 Hours/265 Miles or 426 Km
The most famous archaeological site in the Yucatan and one of the most
famous sites in the world. It covers four square miles and includes many
highlights including an extremely well preserved ball court, the 75 foot El
Castillo pyramid, temple of jaguars and a sacred cenote.
Coba - 3.5 Hours/183 Miles or 294 Km
The grandest city in the Yucatan sprawling over 40 square miles, and while
much of the site remains unexcavated there are still 6,000 ruins visible
including Nohoch Mul, the tallest Mayan pyramid in northern Yucatan.
Nature - At the hotel
Mandarin Oriental’s situation is a naturalist’s paradise; surrounded by
tropical forest and mangrove reserves, with turtles nesting on the nearby
beach. We are committed to preserving and nurturing the area, taking care to
catalogue native plants and providing in depth information for our guests.
Arts - At the hotel
Mexican contemporary art is hot on the world scene. We bring you a
collection of major exhibits by some of Mexico’s leading artists. This is a
unique opportunity to view a range of such large modern creations in any one
place. The sculptures and installations completely redefine their spaces;
including abstract concepts that are provocative and contemplative
constructions. They are an important facet of our resort’s design.
Where to Shop
Playa del Carmen, Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) - 13 Minutes/6.8 Miles or 11
Km
The pedestrianized street is lined with small reasonably priced shops,
selling a selection of local crafts and produce such as ceramics, hammocks,
various gold and silver items, as well as the locally mined amber gemstones.
MO Shopping Boutique
Within our resort are three excellent boutiques in which we have carefully
selected some of the highest quality jewelry, local art and crafts.
Paseo del Carmen - 13 Minutes/6.4 Miles or 10.5 Km
Paseo del Carmen shopping mall has international stores like American
Apparel, Harley Davidson, Diesel and many stores where you can find Mexican
handicraft, clothing and fine jewelry. You will also find a variety of cafes
and restaurants.
Where to Eat
Our Signature Restaurant - At the Hotel
In the center of the resort is our signature restaurant, fine dining offered
in a wonderful and imaginative setting overlooking the lagoon.
The Glass Bar - 10 Minutes/7 Miles or 11 Km
An Italian and Mediterranean restaurant, muted atmosphere of dark wood and
half light. The well stocked wine cellar offers more than 5,000 bottles of
wine.
Casa del Agua - 10 Minutes/7 Miles or 11 Km
Casa del Agua is situated midway of the Avenida, with a balcony where you
can watch life below. This casual international restaurant specializes in
seafood and features some Mexican dishes.
John Gray’s Place - 10 Minutes/7 Miles or 11 Km
John Gray is an ex-hotel chef with experience from five star hotels. This is
his second restaurant in the area and it has established a strong reputation.
The menu is not extensive specifically featuring a number of well prepared
and original dishes each day.
Al Cielo - 10 Minutes/7 Miles or 11 Km
Attached to a small boutique hotel this is an upmarket beach side restaurant
specializing in fresh seafood. The chef takes an international approach to
his cuisine.
Yaxche - 10 Minutes/7 Miles or 11 Km
A characterful restaurant dedicated to preserving Maya culture and offering
Maya cuisine. It has received awards for best regional food. A spacious
courtyard is available for al fresco dining. Guests are frequently
entertained by musicians.
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