Mexican Riviera

Travel Guide

Ancient Mayan city Tulum, Mexico
We made it to Lands End ! This was my trip after winning the #beachbound @trover photo competition. Being from Florida it was so wonderful to experience the west coast! #CaboSanLucas #Mexico #TheArch #Baja #boat #springfun #RockOn
The stone sleeping cabin. Spectacular place to cozy up for a night on the beach. Complete with wood for bonfire, solar power, stove for AM coffee, and waves crashing at your door. A most hidden gem, off the grid. About $150/night.
While kayaking in the waters off Isla Espiritu Santo, we passed this rock formation. What does it look like to you?
Lands End - El Arco de Cabo San Lucas. For $10 you can take a glass bottom boat ride to Los Arcos and the beaches. It can get VERY crowded so go early. Oh and you have to swim to board the boat beyond the crashing waves, so dont bring things that cannot get wet.

Where to stay in Mexican Riviera

Puerto Vallarta city Old town in the romantic zone

Romantic Zone

4/5(9 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 Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas.

Romantic Zone
Mexico, cruise ship vacation in Huatulco. Scenic beaches and ocean shore .

Sector L

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

Sector L
Great vacation place

Emiliano Zapata

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

Emiliano Zapata
Zona Dorada which includes general coastal views, a beach and mountains

Zona Dorada

4.5/5(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
Sunrise over Puerto Penasco

Sandy Beach

If you're spending some time in Sandy Beach, Bonita Beach and Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California are top sights worth seeing.

Sandy Beach
Beach in Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone, Ocean View. Jalisco, Mexico

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
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Bahia Cabo san Lucas KM 4.5 Cabo San Lucas BCS
Stay at this beach resort in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7,296 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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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 Cabo San Lucas BCS
Stay at this luxury resort in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,850 reviews)
Old facility not my preference but staff very kind

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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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 beach resort in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,288 reviews)
Stayed for 5 days. Very clean room, super fast check in and check out process. Overall amazing hotel, staff was great as well. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
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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 beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,032 reviews)
Everything very nice

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

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 Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,492 reviews)
The beach is really not all that great and it’s very very loud all the time

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive
Costa Sur Resort & Spa

Costa Sur Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,331 reviews)
Excellent location with fabulous beach access. Not all inclusive which was refreshing. LOVED LOVED LOVED this hotel!

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

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Popular places to visit

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

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
Malecon showing night scenes, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Malecon

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

Malecon
Medano Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

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
Nuevo Vallarta Beach which includes 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
San Lucas Bay showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Cabo San Lucas Bay

Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching.

Cabo San Lucas Bay