Riviera Maya or Punta Cana: which one is right for you?

Beaches

Punta Cana wins on postcard sand and palm trees; the Riviera Maya's sea is just as turquoise but sees seasonal sargassum some months.

Beyond the resort

The Riviera Maya takes this one: cenotes, the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichén Itzá, parks like Xcaret and the buzz of Playa del Carmen. In Punta Cana the classics are Saona Island and Hoyo Azul.

Flights and prices

Punta Cana usually has more direct options from Argentina; Cancún is reached via Panama or Bogotá. Prices are similar — season and how early you book make the difference.

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