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Riviera Maya with kids
Caribbean beaches, swimmable cenotes and Mayan pyramids.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Xcaret and Xel-Há parks
- Swimming in cenotes
- Chichén Itzá
- Turtle beaches at Akumal
Worth knowing
- Hurricane season is June to November, and seaweed can wash up in summer.
What a week in Riviera Maya costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £2,590 for return flights, £1,428 for a family room or apartment and £1,050 to spend in January, one of the best months to go. That's about £5,068 in all. The cheapest month is September, at about £3,622.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | Busy | £5,068 |
| FebruaryBest | Peak | £6,019 |
| MarchBest | Peak | £6,019 |
| AprilBest | Peak | £6,019 |
| May | Normal | £4,350 |
| June | Normal | £4,350 |
| July | Busy | £5,068 |
| August | Busyschool hols | £5,628 |
| September | Cheap | £3,622 |
| October | Normal | £4,350 |
| NovemberBest | Busy | £5,068 |
| DecemberBest | Peak | £6,019 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Riviera Maya are January, February, March, April, November and December. It's cheapest in September. February, March, April and December are peak season, when prices are highest.
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