Luxury Villa Rentals in Riviera Maya
Popular Areas in Riviera Maya
Sian Ka’an
Sian Ka'an is a vast biosphere reserve south of Tulum, where mangroves, lagoons, reef and empty beaches replace the usual resort strip. Days typically bring highs of 27°C to 31°C, ideal for boat trips, fly fishing and snorkelling, with a handful of private villas as a quiet base.
Warm year-round, driest Feb-Apr, Wettest Jun and Oct, Biosphere reserve beachfront
Cancun
Cancun pairs a long Caribbean shoreline of turquoise water and white sand with easy international access and a lively dining scene. Private villas here, including options on Isla Blanca, suit groups wanting space, sea views and a calmer base. Days are typically warm year-round.
Warm year-round, wettest Jun to Oct, Dry season Dec to Apr, Caribbean beaches, Isla Blanca villas
Tulum
Tulum pairs white-sand Caribbean beaches with jungle, cenotes and Mayan ruins on the Riviera Maya coast. Villas range from the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an to calm Soliman Bay and Tankah Bay, with Aldea Zama and the Beach Zone close to the town's restaurants and beach clubs.
Warm year-round, driest Feb to Apr, Wetter, humid months May to Oct, Beachfront villas on Sian Ka'an and Soliman Bay
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Puerto Aventuras
Puerto Aventuras is a low-key marina town on the Riviera Maya, with calm Caribbean water, reef snorkelling and cenotes close by. Villas here suit easy, sociable stays, with beaches, dolphin encounters and Playa del Carmen or Tulum within a short drive. Days are typically warm, at around 27°C to 31°C
Warm year-round, wetter May to Oct, Driest months Feb to Apr, Marina-front Riviera Maya setting
Cozumel
Cozumel sits just off the Riviera Maya coast, a short ferry ride from Playa del Carmen. Warm, clear water and one of the Caribbean's great reef systems define the island, while quiet beaches and easygoing San Miguel give villa stays a relaxed, unhurried feel.
Warm year-round, driest Feb-Apr, Wettest Sep-Nov, hurricane season, Island reached via Cancun or ferry
When to Visit
Temperature units
The best time to visit the Riviera Maya is generally February to April, the driest months on average, with roughly 42mm to 54mm of rain a month and daytime highs of 27°C to 29°C. Winds average up to around 20 km/h. Rain tends to build from May and is usually heaviest in June, October and September, while highs reach around 31°C from July to September.
If your dates are flexible, our team can help you match a Riviera Maya area and villa to the time of year you are travelling.
Historical averages for this area over the past 10 years: typical high and low temperatures, total monthly rainfall and peak wind speed. Conditions vary from year to year.
Plan Your Riviera Maya Villa Holiday
Our Riviera Maya Travel Guide is the place to research the trip, while this page is for comparing villas. It covers why the region suits a luxury villa stay, the best time to visit, a concierge-style overview of the coast and how to find the right villa for your group.
Use the two side by side: shortlist villas here, then turn to the guide as you settle on areas and dates.
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