Sandy white beaches meet Caribbean blue waters - you couldn’t ask for a more picture-perfect setting. Those who are in the know will tell you that Playa Mujeres is one of the best beaches in Quintana Roo for posting that amazing pic that will get you a ton of likes. The Riviera Maya is full of incredible beaches and opportunities to highlight your vacation on social media and leave your followers gawking with envy.
It doesn’t matter where you go along the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, you’ll be surrounded by awesome Cancun Instagram opportunities. One of the most renowned is Cancun’s Scenic Tower. Other like-getting spots are the beach at the Hard Rock Café and “El Mirador” beach. Now, if you really want to score some serious likes, then the Delphinus is a must-do.
At Delphinus, we’d like you to get the most out of your visit. So, this time we’ve picked some of Cancun and Riviera Maya’s most Instagrammable locations. Look for them all!
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Cancun and Riviera Maya have tons of beautiful places so, to try and put on a complete list would be futile. Nevertheless, we’d like you to get a little taste of all the possibilities.
Therefore, we have divided our guide into categories such as beach spots, natural spots, city spots, and hotel spots. Here we go.
Beach Spots
Caleta Tankah beach
📍 Tulum Hotel Zone, Quintana Roo.
Features. A place for peace and quiet, this is a cove where huge amounts of clear waters run through (from the cenotes and underground rivers of the Yucatan Peninsula).
Las Palmas public beach
📍 Tulum Hotel Zone, Quintana Roo.
Features. Beautiful clear water –despite the sargassum– in a really quiet beach with a very relaxed/bohemian atmosphere.
Delphinus and Playa Mujeres
Features. Nothing will get you more likes than a multi-photo post of you Swimming with Dolphins at the Caribbean. This unforgettable experience is a must. Delphinus Playa Mujeres is something you absolutely have to do.
Remember that at Delphinus, there is a professional team of photographers who will capture your best moments with the dolphins. For safety reasons, you won't be able to enter with cameras or phones, but we assure you that you will have the best photos to share and preserve this great experience.
Tulum Jungle Gym
Features. Highly photogenic open-air beach gym overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Its unique exercise stations include handcrafted, wooden weights. Perfect for a light workout/photoshoot!
Hotel spots
Azulik Resort
Features. Ecofriendly hotel experience, with its sky villas and bridges built in the middle of the trees so you can have a view from the top of the jungle.
Finest Resort Hotel, Playa Mujeres
📍 Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo.
Features. Luxury abounds in this spectacular resort designed by the Excellence Group. Nothing shouts Glam! more than an IG post in a luxury suite on the beach.
Ahau Hotel
Features. Lovely beachfront & eco-friendly hotel, with a magnificent giant wood sculpture on its entrance. Definitely, a very photogenic spot.
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
📍 Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo.
Features. The Dreams Resort offers more in terms of entertainment and activities than just about any other resort in the Riviera Maya. With the Delphinus habitat, where you can swim with dolphins, a world-class golf course in its backyard, and water park and lazy river on-site, this resort is tops in the Riviera Maya!
Casa Malca
Features. Enjoy a stay at this chic all-suite hotel, which combines artsy, handmade furnishings with landscaped tropical gardens.
Natural spots
Kaan Luum Lagoon
Features. Emerald colored lagoon with shallow freshwater. It’s just 15 minutes away from Tulum, on the Siaan Ka’an natural reserve.
City spots
@matchamamatulum
📍 Downtown Tulum, Quintana Roo.
Features. Trendy restaurant with an all plant-based menu of Matcha and açaí smoothies and bowls. Its super white and pastel tones decor will definitely look cute on your feed.
So there you have it. We hope this article inspires you to get to the Yucatan Peninsula and explore its surroundings until you get the perfect Instagram feed.
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If you’re also into collecting great memories, visit one of the seven Delphinus’ sanctuaries in Cancun and Riviera Maya and swim with dolphins. This wholesome activity connects you with nature through one of its most amazing creatures. Don't miss out and get a discount if you book a place online!