Visiting the Mayan Riviera with Kids: Our Mexico Road Trip Itinerary

We have visited the Mayan Riviera several times, and here is an example of one of our tripe where we drove to different places in the Yucatan.

Day 1 (Monday)

Arrive in Cancun (3:20pm)
Take shuttle to pick up rental car (Jeep) at Avante Rent-a-Car

Drive to Cancun hotel zone and check in to Fiesta Americana Villas
Walk to Tacos Rigo for dinner & shop at Chedraui (similar to Walmart)

Day 2 (Tuesday)

Enjoy our morning Fiesta Americana Villas (swimming & beach)
Lunch at Burger Stop, Playa del Carmen
Drive to Aldea Zama Condos (Air BNB rental), Tulum
Swim at the condo
Dinner at Papaya Pizza, Tulum

Day 3 (Wednesday)

Xcaret Park, Playa del Carmen

Day 4 (Thursday)

Punta Laguna (near Coba)
Lunch at Chile Picante
Coba Ruins

Day 5 (Friday)

Zazil Kin Beach, Tulum

Day 6 (Saturday)

Yal-Ku Lagoon, Akumal
Visit downtown Tulum

Day 7 (Sunday)

Muyil Ruins, Chunyaxche (south of Tulum)
Casa Tortuga Cenotes
Drive to Hacienda Tres Rios Resort late afternoon

Day 8 (Monday)

Hacienda Tres Rios Resort

Day 9 (Tuesday)

Hacienda Tres Rios Resort

Day 10 (Wednesday)

Check out of Hacienda Tres Rios
Return car to Avant Rent-a-Car
Take shuttle to Cancun airport

 

All of our Mexico blog posts:

Our Mayan Riviera wedding
Aldea Zama condo rentals, Tulum
Avant Car Rental, Cancun
Cenotes Casa Tortuga, Tulum
Coba Ruins, Coba
Fiesta Americana Villas, Cancun
Muyil Ruins, Tulum
Hacienda Tres Rios, Playa del Carmen
Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, near Coba
Xcaret Park, Playa del Carmen and Tips for Visiting XCaret
Yal Ku Lagoon, Akumal
Zazil Kin Beach, Tulum

Our Mexico Road Trip Itinerary (with Kids)!

Tips for Swimming & Traveling with Reef-Safe Sunscreen

About the Author: Marysa

Busy blogger and mom of two kids! We love traveling and the great outdoors, and are always looking for our next adventure! Feel free to contact me with questions: marysa@anationofmoms.com