Riviera Maya: The Guide (Visit Mexico Series, Part 1)

A local's guide to Mexico's Caribbean coast - cenotes, ruins, food, and the practical stuff nobody tells you before you land. Part 1 of the Visit Mexico series.

You're headed somewhere special. But the Riviera Maya is more than the resort strip, and knowing that before you land can make the difference between a good trip and one you'll still be talking about years from now.

This free guide covers:

• The real lay of the land: Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the smaller towns in between, and what each is actually known for
• The unmissable eight experiences, from swimming in a cenote to snorkeling with sea turtles at Akumal
• What to eat and where locals actually go, not just the tourist strip
• The practical stuff that makes arrival smooth: VisiTax, entry documents, money, getting to your hotel
• When to go, what to pack, and how to avoid the sargassum season if it matters to you

Written by someone who actually lives on this coast, not a travel blog that's never been here.

This is Part 1 of the Visit Mexico series. Download it, and follow @chinnytakestheworld for what's coming next.