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Cancun is the headquarters for My Cancun TV, and we are here to give you the best and most current information about Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Now you have a website that gives you everything you need to know before you take your next Cancun vacation. My Cancun TV is the first website for Cancun to offer you an internet television channel with videos, information, and travel reservations. We list some of the best Cancun hotels, hotels along the Riviera Maya, and many other amazing places and attractions. Our Cancun Video Guide is a fantastic feature that allows you to view Cancun and explore other destinations such as Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Tulum, Akumal, Cozumel, HolBox, Isla Mujeres, and the famous Mayan Ruins. If you are looking for travel reservations we offer some of the best prices on Cancun flights, Cancun hotels, and car rentals. My Cancun TV gives you the convenience of booking your next Cancun vacation while enjoying our Cancun tours by video. Also, check out our daily updates in our Cancun travel blog.

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Cancun Luxury Resorts

The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun: A Luxury Hotel & Resort in Cancun, Mexico

The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, where the exotic Mexican Caribbean and exceptional luxury meet. From the white sand beaches at your doorstep to our inspired cuisine, our luxury hotel in Cancun is an unforgettable destination.

Luxury Cancun Hotels | JW Marriott Cancun Mexico Hotel

The JW Marriott Cancun Resort &; Spa has earned AAA;s prestigious Five Diamond Hotel Award for 2008. This oceanfront luxury hotel also boasts one of the top rated spas in all of Mexico, rated #4 by Travel and Leisure magazine in 2006.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Modern Hotels - Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts

Located at the edge of the sparkling azure waters of the Caribbean Sea and Laguna Nichupte, Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa is the finest hotel on one of the world’s greatest beaches. A land of mysterious lagoons and ivory sands, Cancun was once home to the ancient Mayan tribes who lived throughout South and Central America, and both Mayan and Aztec cultural history.

on proud display throughout this fabled land.

Cancun Destinations
Cancun and the Riviera Maya offer a unique vacation for everyone. Depending on what you’re looking for, you can have a different experience in each one of these amazing destinations: Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Aventuras, Riviera Maya, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Paamul, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, Xolbox, and Chichen Itza.

Above all else, beaches are what define the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula -- soft, blinding white strands of sand embracing clear turquoise waters; shores that curve into calm lagoons, coves, and inlets; waves that crash against cliffs. Coastal destinations are varied and eccentric. Puerto Morelos has the relaxed atmosphere of a Mexican fishing village. Playa del Carmen is filled with resorts -- some of them all-inclusive -- that are as glitzy and hectic as those in Cancún and Cozumel. The beaches here, from Punta Tanchacté to Tulum, are beloved by scuba divers, snorkelers, bird-watchers, and beachcombers.

Cancun

A long, thin stretch of beach with a lagoon on one side and the blue Caribbean on the other is everyone's idea of perfect. The sand is very white and soft, and the water is always warm.The first known settlers of the area, the Mayans arrived in what is now Cancún centuries ago, and their ancestors remain in the area to this day. During the golden age of the Mayan civilization (also referred to as the classic period), when other areas on the peninsula were developing trade routes and building enormous temples and pyramids, this part of the coast remained sparsely populated. Consequently Cancún never developed into a major Mayan center; excavations have been done at the El Rey ruins (in what is now the Zona Hotelera), showing that the Mayan communities that lived here around AD 1200 simply used this area for burial sites. Even the name given to the area was not inspiring: In Mayan, Cancún means nest of snakes.

In April 1971, Mexico's President, Luis Echeverria Alvarez, authorized the Ministry of Foreign Relations to buy the island and surrounding region. With a $22 million development loan from the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, the transformation of Cancún began. At the time there were just 120 residents in the area, most of whom worked at a coconut plantation; by 1979, Cancún had become a resort of 40,000, attracting more than 2 million tourists a year. And that was only the beginning: today, more than 500,000 people live in Cancún, and the city has become the most lucrative source of tourist income in Mexico.

Boulevard Kukulcán is the main drag in the Zona Hotelera, and because the island is so narrow -- less than 1/2 mi wide -- you would be able to see water on both sides if it weren't for the hotels, restaurants, shopping complexes, marinas, and time-share condominiums.

Cancún's downtown area is a combination of markets and malls that offer a glimpse of Mexico's urban lifestyle. Avenida Tulum, the main street.

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Cancun Hotels

With our Cancun Hotel Link Guide and our Cancun Hotel Video Guide My Cancun TV gives you the best options for your next Cancun vacation.

My Cancun TV helps you find Information if you are looking for the Best Cancun Hotels, resorts in the Riviera Maya, and other things to do in Cancun. We offer you a wide variety of prices and style accommodations, including all-inclusive resorts, Luxury resorts, family resorts, eco-friendly resorts and boutique hotels.

Most of the Cancun Resorts and Cancun Hotels will charm you with their warm Mexican hospitality that you will not find anywhere else in the world but here in sunny, tropical Cancun, Mexico.

Cancun Activities

Cancun offers a variety of activities giving each and everyone something to do. Here are just a few of the many places to see and things to do while in Cancun:

• Mayan Ruins
• Ecological Parks
• Swim with Dolphins
• Fishing
• Scuba Diving
• Golf
• Horseback riding

Welcome to Riviera Maya!

The unspoiled Caribbean coast of the Riviera Maya stretches south of Cancun for 75 miles, fronted by the second largest coral reef in the world. Tranquil powder sand beaches washed by translucent blue waters, lush tropical jungles, Mayan heritage and the spirit of Mexico all contribute to the seductiveness of this inspiring land.
Riviera Maya just 30 minutes south of Cancun and north of the seaside village of Playa del Carmen. Visitors enjoy easy access to nearby Mayan ruins, breathtaking beaches, countless water sports, and world-class diving in the Great Mayan Reef.
The Mayan Riviera also known as The Riviera Maya and Maya Riviera abounds with exciting things to do. These "attractions" are spread out over a vast expanse of jungle and coastal shoreline.

Luxury Resorts Riviera Maya

The Tides Riviera Maya Resort, a Luxury Playa Del Carmen Resort & Spa

The Tides Riviera Maya resort and spa is a luxury beachfront Playa del Carmen hotel with villa accommodations, ideal for exclusive Riviera Maya Mexico vacations and romantic getaways. Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico
Our luxury hotel and resort is set amidst 36 acres of tropical forests, with calm water views over the Caribbean Sea, lagoons or our sacred freshwater lake. Relax touring the nearby ancient Mayan ruins or in our glorious spa, the soul of our resort. Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico is a fabulous hideaway where luxury and natural beauty are in complete harmony.

Luxury Hotel - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Riviera Maya Mexico

Luxury Riviera Maya Hotel in Mexico near Playa del Carmen
Stay at Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya luxury hotel for your next leisure vacation or business travel to Mexico, on the beach and ideal for luxury trips to Riviera Maya.

Paraiso de la Bonita Luxury Riviera Maya Resort in Mexico

Paraiso de la Bonita is a small luxury hotel in Mexico. This Riviera Maya resort features an upscale spa, elegant ocean-view suites, restaurants, and a catamaran for private day cruises.

Mexico Luxury Resorts in Riviera Maya | Rosewood Mayakoba

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Rosewood Mayakoba is situated along a mile long arc of white sand on the Riviera Maya. This luxury resort in Mexico offers spacious suites in Riviera Maya and is located south of Cancun and north of the charming seaside village of Playa del Carmen.

The Ceiba del Mar Spa Resort - A Riviera Maya Luxury Hotel

The Ceiba del Mar Spa Resort is a Riviera Maya luxury hotel offering exceptional accommodations and amenities just 30 minutes from the Cancun airport.

Maroma Mexico - Maroma Resort and Spa in Mexico

Experience the magic and the beauty of profound well-being in an eternal paradise located in a breathtaking corner of the Yucatan jungle.  Echoes of the ancients, coral reefs fringed with sugary veils of white sand, a lapis blue sea marking the rhythm of days and nights.  The natural harmony, the spiritual relationship between land and sea.  Here every delight has its secret language, a name and a sound breathed ritually from the heart.

Playa del Carmen!

Playa del Carmen is a cosmopolitan town located on the Caribbean Sea about 35 miles South of Cancun in the heart of Mexico's Mayan Riviera. The town is small enough where you can walk just about anywhere you need to go. The location of Playa del Carmen and its nearby attractions makes this the perfect holiday destination for a Caribbean Vacation.
Lodging runs the gamut from youth hostels to upscale, boutique hotels available in all price ranges. There are over one hundred Playa del Carmen hotels to choose from and all are within town and walking distance to the beach.

Welcome to Tulum!

Tulum offers the perfect combination of total relaxation, tranquility and seclusion, yet you can fill your day with so many interesting and rich activities you will never be bored.
You will find Tulum about 1 hour drive south of Playa del Carmen and only 25 minutes south of Akumal.We recommend Tulum, spend a couple of days in one of the quiet and secluded spots you will find there.

Tulum and Mayan Ruins

Tulum ruins are located 130 km south of Cancun. The "Tulum Archeological Zone" is the first distinct zone. You can't miss the ruins driving along Hwy 307.

Tulum (pronounced tool-lum) is the Yucatán Peninsula's most-visited Mayan ruin, attracting more than 2 million people annually. This means you have to share the site with roughly half of the tourist population of Quintana Roo on any given day, even if you arrive early. Though most of the architecture is of unremarkable postclassic (1000-1521) style, the amount of attention that Tulum receives is not entirely undeserved. Its location by the blue-green Caribbean is breathtaking.

At the entrance you can hire a guide, but keep in mind that some of their information is more entertaining than historically accurate. (Disregard that stuff about virgin sacrifices atop the altars.) Because you aren't allowed to climb or enter the fragile structures -- only three really merit close inspection anyway -- you can see the ruins in two hours. You might, however, want to allow extra time for a swim or a stroll on the beach.

Tulum is one of the few Mayan cities known to have been inhabited when the conquistadores arrived in 1518. In the 16th century, it functioned as a safe harbor for trade goods from rival Mayan factions; it was considered neutral territory where merchandise could be stored and traded in peace. The city reached its height when traders, made wealthy through the exchange of goods, for the first time outranked Mayan priests in authority and power. When the Spaniards arrived, they forbade the Mayan traders to sail the seas, and commerce among the Maya died.

Tulum has long held special significance for the Mayan. A key city in the League of Mayapán (AD 987-1194), it was never conquered by the Spaniards, although it was abandoned about 75 years after the conquest. For 300 years thereafter, it symbolized the defiance of an otherwise subjugated people; it was one of the last outposts of the Maya during their insurrection against Mexican rule in the War of the Castes, which began in 1846. Uprisings continued intermittently until 1935, when the Maya ceded Tulum to the government.

The first significant structure is the two-story Templo de los Frescos, to the left of the entryway. The temple's vault roof and corbel arch are examples of classic Mayan architecture. Faint traces of blue-green frescoes outlined in black on the inner and outer walls refer to ancient Mayan beliefs (the clearest frescoes are hidden from sight now that you can't walk into the temple). Reminiscent of the Mixtec style, the frescoes depict the three worlds of the Maya and their major deities and are decorated with stellar and serpentine patterns, rosettes, and ears of maize and other offerings to the gods. One scene portrays the rain god seated on a four-legged animal -- probably a reference to the Spaniards on their horses.

The largest and most famous building, the Castillo (Castle), looms at the edge of a 40-foot limestone cliff just past the Temple of the Frescoes. Atop it, at the end of a broad stairway, is a temple with stucco ornamentation on the outside and traces of fine frescoes inside the two chambers. (The stairway has been roped off, so the top temple is inaccessible.) The front wall of the Castillo has faint carvings of the Descending God and columns depicting the plumed serpent god, Kukulcán, who was introduced to the Mayans by the Toltecs. To the left of the Castillo is the Templo del Dios Descendente -- so called for the carving of a winged god plummeting to earth over the doorway.

The tiny cove to the left of the Castillo and Temple of the Descending God is a good spot for a cooling swim, but there are no changing rooms.A few small altars sit atop a hill at the north side of the cove and have a good view of the Castillo and the sea. On the highway about 4 km (2 1/2 mi) south of the ruins is the present-day village of Tulum. As Tulum's importance as a commercial center increases, markets, restaurants, shops, services, and auto-repair shops continue to spring up along the road. Growth hasn't been kind to the pueblo, however: it's rather unsightly, with a wide four-lane highway running down the middle. Despite this blight, it has a few good restaurants.