{"id":57867,"date":"2026-02-06T11:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/?p=57867"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:34:09","slug":"riviera-maya-tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-palms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/riviera-maya-tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-palms\/","title":{"rendered":"The Caribbean, Mayan culture, natural wonders: our dream holiday on the Riviera Maya\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dreamy white sandy beaches lined with palm trees, colourful and vibrant cities, ancient Mayan ruins, and mouth-watering dishes that make your taste buds dance: these were all the things we expected before our holiday on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. In my experience report after two weeks at TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms, you&#8217;ll discover whether our expectations were met, what you can experience both in the hotel and beyond, and I&#8217;ll share tips for getting there and planning the perfect Riviera Maya getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Where is the Riviera Maya?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not too far from the Caribbean Islands, you&#8217;ll find the coastal stretch of Riviera Maya in the northeast of Mexico&#8217;s Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, along the Caribbean Sea. This region, primarily known as a holiday destination, revolves around the metropolis of Canc\u00fan with its international airport, as well as the tourist hotspots of Playa del Carmen and Tulum, plus the offshore island of Cozumel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Important: Before You Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter Mexico, you&#8217;ll need a <strong>passport that&#8217;s valid for at least six months after your return date<\/strong>; no visa is required for stays under 180 days. As always, it&#8217;s wise to check the Foreign Office&#8217;s travel and security advice, as requirements can change at any time!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Germany, Canc\u00fan is currently accessible via direct flights from Frankfurt, with a flight time of approximately 10 hours. Given the lengthy journey, you should plan for at least a week&#8217;s holiday; I needed nearly two days to recover from the jet lag caused by the six-hour time difference between Canc\u00fan and Germany\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>no mandatory vaccinations<\/strong> for the Riviera Maya, but a travel health consultation with your GP certainly won&#8217;t hurt. Absolutely essential \u2013 as with virtually any holiday \u2013 is <strong>travel health insurance<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.1 About the Hotel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Aventuras, the 5-star <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tui-blue.com\/en\/en\/hotels\/tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-palms\/\">TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms<\/a><\/strong> sits right on a pristine white beach, perfectly positioned for exploring the region&#8217;s many attractions. After an 80-minute drive from Canc\u00fan International Airport, we arrived at the hotel and were immediately handed a refreshing drink whilst checking in at the lobby \u2013 coffee and small snacks are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotel complex appears vast at first glance \u2013 yet it&#8217;s anything but uncomfortable or confusing, as all areas for the various room categories, restaurants and facilities are scattered throughout beautifully landscaped exotic gardens that invite daily strolls. For those with mobility challenges, there&#8217;s always a large fleet of <strong>golf carts<\/strong> available, making it easy to get from A to B. And these rides come with wonderfully warm staff who always have a cheerful quip ready \u2013 the friendliness of the team is an absolute highlight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"57771\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up.jpeg\" alt=\"Swim-up-Pool im El Dorado Seaside Suites\" class=\"wp-image-57771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up-1440x960.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/el-dorado-seaside-palms-swim-up-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swim-up pool at El Dorado Seaside Palms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57835\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-blick-balkon-premium-suite.jpg\" alt=\"blick balkon premium el dorado seaside palms\" class=\"wp-image-57835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-blick-balkon-premium-suite.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-blick-balkon-premium-suite-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-blick-balkon-premium-suite-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-blick-balkon-premium-suite-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-blick-balkon-premium-suite-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-blick-balkon-premium-suite-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from our balcony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed in a stylish <strong>Junior Premium Suite with a sea-facing balcony<\/strong>, but if you fancy treating yourself, you can also book <strong>swim-up rooms<\/strong> (with direct access to the swim-up bar for your next cocktail) or even <strong>suites with private hot tubs<\/strong>. However, we preferred spending time at one of the numerous pools or, naturally, right by the sea; there&#8217;s an abundance of sun loungers and daybeds, so we never had trouble finding a free spot, even in the afternoon. The hotel offers <strong>all-inclusive indulgence<\/strong> at its finest, and the total of <strong>eleven restaurants and eleven bars<\/strong> are truly impressive \u2013 more on that later!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the entire resort, you can feel the influence of Mexican culture; for instance, behind the <strong>BLUE\u00ae Spa<\/strong>, there&#8217;s a little walk that feels as though you&#8217;ve suddenly landed deep in the jungle \u2013 with tropical plants, small altars and stone figures, and numerous signs explaining and illustrating ancient legends. Elsewhere in the hotel, you&#8217;ll find a small shrine for the <strong>Aluxes, little protective spirits<\/strong>, where offerings such as food, money, or even cigarettes are placed in their little house as thanks for protecting the hotel grounds and warding off misfortune.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-spa-walk-06.jpg\" alt=\"Spa Walk im Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-57763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-spa-walk-06.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-spa-walk-06-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-spa-walk-06-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-spa-walk-06-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-spa-walk-06-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-spa-walk-06-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spa walk at the hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re afraid of reptiles, however, you should exercise caution: <strong>many iguanas live on the property<\/strong> in all colours, shapes and sizes, and they also like to pop by the pool to sunbathe just like us. Once darkness falls, fluffy visitors also appear: coatis, raccoons and cats wander the pathways without any fear of humans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='wp_tbha_at_container common no-offer-source'><div class=\"wp_tbha_at   common\">\t<div class=\"tbha_at\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-suites_riviera-maya_mexico.jpg);\">\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_content\">\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_headline\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_name\">TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_line two\">For Two\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_rating\" data-rating-val=\"5\">5\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_subline\">\t\t\t\t\tRiviera Maya . Mexico\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_cta\">\t\t\t\t\t<div><a class=\"tbha_at_button \" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tui-blue.com\/en\/en\/hotels\/tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-palms\/?utm_campaign=riviera-maya-tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-palms%2F&utm_content=CUN44020&utm_source=tuiblue-blog&utm_medium=hotel-ads-info-teaser\" onclick=\"Javascipt:wp_tuiblue_hotelads_openLink('https:\/\/www.tui-blue.com\/en\/en\/hotels\/tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-palms\/?utm_campaign=riviera-maya-tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-palms%2F&utm_content=CUN44020&utm_source=tuiblue-blog&utm_medium=hotel-ads-info-teaser',true,false);\">more details<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.2 What Can I Do and Experience at the Hotel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re holidaying on the Riviera Maya, you absolutely should explore the area \u2013 but you&#8217;ll never be bored at TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms either, as there&#8217;s quite a programme on offer! One of our highlights was the <strong>Walk on the Beach<\/strong> with BLUE\u00ae Guide Luis, where we learnt about the hotel&#8217;s history, its sustainability initiatives (such as protecting nesting sea turtles), and the region&#8217;s flora and fauna. We didn&#8217;t participate in the <strong>coconut painting<\/strong> ourselves, but we admired the results on the beach \u2013 where these colourful creations end up, helping to nurture new palm trees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57839\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-beach-04.jpg\" alt=\"Strand des TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms\" class=\"wp-image-57839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-beach-04.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-beach-04-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-beach-04-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-beach-04-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-beach-04-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-beach-04-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beach at TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"57831\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01.jpg\" alt=\"Bemalte Kokosn\u00fcsse\" class=\"wp-image-57831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bemalte-kokosnuesse-01-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Painted coconuts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57759\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-sundowner-02.jpg\" alt=\"sonnenuntergang eldorado seaside suites\" class=\"wp-image-57759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-sundowner-02.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-sundowner-02-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-sundowner-02-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-sundowner-02-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-sundowner-02-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-sundowner-02-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perfect sunset to accompany sundowners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57795\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-haengematte.jpg\" alt=\"h\u00e4ngematte tui blue el dorado seaside palms\" class=\"wp-image-57795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-haengematte.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-haengematte-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-haengematte-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-haengematte-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-haengematte-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-haengematte-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Relaxing on the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57803\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-daybeds-am-strand.jpg\" alt=\"daybeds am strand el dorado seaside palms\" class=\"wp-image-57803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-daybeds-am-strand.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-daybeds-am-strand-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-daybeds-am-strand-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-daybeds-am-strand-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-daybeds-am-strand-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-daybeds-am-strand-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daybeds on the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotel has several pools catering to different needs: there&#8217;s a <strong>relaxation pool<\/strong> for those seeking peace, but also an <strong>activity pool<\/strong> where various activities take place every afternoon \u2013 such as <strong>bingo<\/strong>, a <strong>film quiz<\/strong>, <strong>aqua fit<\/strong> and more. The <strong>infinity pool<\/strong> regularly hosts <strong>foam parties and karaoke<\/strong>, and the music here is turned up a notch from the start (only during daytime, of course!) \u2013 so everyone can find their ideal holiday spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entertainment is also guaranteed in the evenings: almost every night you can enjoy <strong>live music from incredibly talented singers<\/strong>, hone your vocal skills at <strong>karaoke<\/strong>, or try your luck at <strong>music bingo<\/strong>. We also witnessed several utterly <strong>spectacular fire shows and acrobatics<\/strong> in the evenings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexican culture weaves through the activities too: whether you&#8217;re learning to <strong>make guacamole or delicious cocktails<\/strong>, picking up the basics of <strong>Spanish<\/strong>, trying your hand at <strong>Mayan incense sticks<\/strong>, or even participating in a <strong>traditional Mayan ritual<\/strong> \u2013 the possibilities are endless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve forgotten your reading material at home or finished it too quickly, do pop into the <strong>BLUE Guide\u00ae office<\/strong> right next to the lobby, which is open 24\/7: there&#8217;s a <strong>book exchange shelf<\/strong> with a wonderful selection of literature in many different languages; you&#8217;ll also find magazines there. In the spirit of sustainability, guests often leave behind other useful items they no longer need at home but which can still be used, such as insect repellent, sunscreen, or even inflatable swim rings. A brilliant idea!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.3 Dining: All-Inclusive Indulgence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With all-inclusive indulgence, you can choose from a total of <strong>eleven different restaurants<\/strong> and try something new every day!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might enjoy breakfast at <strong>Arrecifes \u2013 The Restaurant<\/strong> with its sea views on the beachfront terrace. Here \u2013 alongside the <strong>Seaside Market<\/strong> \u2013 you&#8217;ll find an extensive international buffet selection. The <strong>Culinarium<\/strong> offers a fantastic \u00e0 la carte breakfast, where I&#8217;d especially recommend the French toast and pancakes. Add a mimosa and your day can only be wonderful! In the evenings, you can also choose from an exquisite menu at Culinarium and enjoy dishes like duck breast \u2013 we really were happy regulars here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57767\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pov-daybed-03.jpg\" alt=\"daybed drinks\" class=\"wp-image-57767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pov-daybed-03.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pov-daybed-03-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pov-daybed-03-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pov-daybed-03-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pov-daybed-03-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pov-daybed-03-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Letting your soul unwind in a daybed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"57791\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02.jpg\" alt=\"kaab restaurant tui blue el dorado seaside palms\" class=\"wp-image-57791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-kaab-02-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snacks at Kaab restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57847\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bar-frontera-05.jpg\" alt=\"Snacks am Strand in der Bar Frontera\" class=\"wp-image-57847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bar-frontera-05.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bar-frontera-05-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bar-frontera-05-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bar-frontera-05-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bar-frontera-05-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-bar-frontera-05-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beach snacks at Bar Frontera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57787\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-klay-talay-03.jpg\" alt=\"klay talay restaurant nudeln\" class=\"wp-image-57787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-klay-talay-03.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-klay-talay-03-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-klay-talay-03-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-klay-talay-03-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-klay-talay-03-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-klay-talay-03-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At Klay Talay restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57843\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-arrecifes-pool.jpg\" alt=\"Drinks am Pool arrecifes el dorado seaside palms\" class=\"wp-image-57843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-arrecifes-pool.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-arrecifes-pool-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-arrecifes-pool-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-arrecifes-pool-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-arrecifes-pool-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-arrecifes-pool-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Poolside drinks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For lunch and afternoon dining, there&#8217;s also plenty of choice: at <strong>Driftwood Restaurant<\/strong>, you can choose between seafood dishes (such as ceviche and prawn cocktails), as well as burgers and salads. The <strong>Sandwicherie<\/strong> near the activity pool offers self-service pizza, freshly grilled burgers and more, which you can customise to your taste; for dessert, there&#8217;s a small stand with ice cream and cr\u00eapes right next door. Our absolute afternoon favourite, though, was <strong>Barbeque Frontera<\/strong>, almost a hidden gem at the outer edge of the hotel grounds and therefore much quieter \u2013 here you can grab a daybed and feast on freshly grilled steaks, Mexican sausages, ribs and nachos with guacamole. Another highlight is the vegan restaurant <strong>Kaab<\/strong> right on the beach, which offers a small but superb menu of creative plant-based dishes \u2013 and a fabulous drinks selection!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the buffet restaurant <strong>Seaside Market<\/strong>, there are changing theme nights focusing on Caribbean cuisine, Oriental buffet, or Italian evening; we were there for Thanksgiving, and accordingly, were treated to delicious grilled turkey with all the traditional accompaniments. On Tuesdays and Fridays, the buffet (and several other restaurants) is closed due to outdoor theme evenings, with little street food trucks right in front of the lobby and impressive fire and acrobatics shows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosy and rustic is <strong>The Gourmet Pub<\/strong> with dishes like ribs, fish &amp; chips and other classics; thanks to the open kitchen, you can watch your food being prepared. Mexican specialities are served at <strong>La Carreta<\/strong> \u2013 unfortunately, this restaurant was closed for renovation during our stay, so we&#8217;ll just have to come back&#8230; ?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need to book a table in advance at two restaurants: the Italian speciality restaurant <strong>Mia Casa<\/strong> and the Asian \u00e0 la carte restaurant <strong>Klay Talay<\/strong> \u2013 the latter for an additional charge of $25, which in our opinion is completely justified for the fantastic food. There&#8217;s also the option to book a romantic <strong>dinner on the beach<\/strong> (and you can actually get married at TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms too!).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eleven bars \u2013 some of which are <strong>swim-up bars right in the pool<\/strong> \u2013 offer a huge array of drinks, including alcohol-free options. The bartenders also accommodate special requests or let their creativity flow freely. Personally, I rediscovered my love for strawberry daiquiris and can only recommend them to everyone! At the <strong>Mezcalito Bar<\/strong>, the focus is on traditional Mexican spirits, and naturally, tequila tastings also take place regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;ve had a few too many drinks in the evening, you can have room service deliver all sorts of treats around the clock \u2013 from breakfast dishes like scrambled eggs with chorizo, to burgers, burritos and quesadillas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.4 BLUEf!t and BLUE\u00ae Spa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid gaining too many pounds from all that all-inclusive indulgence, you can burn it off straight after your feast with the <strong>BLUEf!t<\/strong> programme: we participated in <strong>aqua fit<\/strong> several times and visited the small <strong>gym<\/strong>, which is adequately equipped (and air-conditioned!) for basic training with dumbbells, barbells, a cable tower and various machines. You can also get active with various classes like <strong>HIIT, Pilates or yoga<\/strong> overlooking the sea \u2013 or take part in mini tournaments of <strong>table tennis<\/strong> or <strong>beach volleyball<\/strong>. Once a week, there&#8217;s also a morning <strong>5km run<\/strong> around the hotel grounds that both staff and guests can join.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness and relaxation are naturally the perfect finale: at the <strong>BLUE\u00ae Spa<\/strong> right by the sea, you can treat yourself to a soothing treatment or massage to the gentle sound of lapping waves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Excursions and Attractions: What Can I Experience on the Riviera Maya?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst we took part in many activities (including cultural ones) at the hotel, we also discovered plenty beyond the resort \u2013 and there are various ways to do this. For one, you can consult with the BLUE<strong>\u00ae<\/strong> Guides and book a <strong>guided coach tour<\/strong> in a small or larger group. But exploring independently is also possible \u2013 for example, with a <strong>hire car<\/strong> (which can be delivered directly to the hotel and collected again).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather not be behind the wheel given the somewhat unconventional driving style, you can take a <strong>taxi<\/strong> or \u2013 much cheaper \u2013 a so-called <strong>colectivo<\/strong>. Colectivos are a type of shared taxi, usually white minivans, which run daily in large numbers along the Riviera Maya and very cheaply take you from A to B, stopping virtually anywhere along the road for pick-ups and drop-offs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tried a mixture of all the above options to explore the Riviera Maya!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.1 Mayan Temples and Ancient Sites: Cob\u00e1 and Tulum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the region, the <strong>Mayan ruins at Tulum<\/strong>, perched right on the Caribbean Sea, are the most famous and largest \u2013 accordingly, they&#8217;re also very crowded with tourists during the day. They&#8217;re definitely worth a visit, but I&#8217;d recommend arriving as early as possible (between 8 and 9 am) so you can wander through the site undisturbed and take everything in peacefully. If you&#8217;re interested in the background of the temple, you can book a guide who&#8217;ll tell you more about the history of this Mayan site, which was an important trading centre for the Maya due to its prime seaside location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57755\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-archaelogische-zone-05.jpg\" alt=\"tulum ausgrabung\" class=\"wp-image-57755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-archaelogische-zone-05.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-archaelogische-zone-05-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-archaelogische-zone-05-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-archaelogische-zone-05-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-archaelogische-zone-05-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-archaelogische-zone-05-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Excavation at Tulum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57751\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-beach-01.jpg\" alt=\"tulum strand\" class=\"wp-image-57751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-beach-01.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-beach-01-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-beach-01-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-beach-01-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-beach-01-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-tulum-beach-01-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beach at Tulum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Important tip, if you&#8217;re not already on a guided tour: on your way to the entrance, people will try several times to sell you tickets \u2013 the genuine tickets are only available directly at the entrance, including transport between the various stations, as the walking distances are otherwise very long. With this ticket, you can also head down to the beach after your visit and then take a leisurely ride back to the entrance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not quite as famous as Tulum, but equally impressive and absolutely worth a visit, is <strong>the ancient city of Cob\u00e1<\/strong>, deep in the Yucat\u00e1n jungle. The tallest temple pyramid at the site is 42 metres high and ranks among the highest Mayan temples, with steep steps that visitors are (no longer) allowed to climb. On a guided tour, we learnt all about the original life of the Maya and their constructions \u2013 including, for instance, an ancient ball game (recognisable by the large stone rings attached to the buildings) and impressive stelae with deities and warriors carved in stone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"57807\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12.jpg\" alt=\"Die gro\u00dfe Pyramide in Coba\" class=\"wp-image-57807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-tempel-12-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The grand pyramid at Cob\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57811\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-see-02.jpg\" alt=\"Cobasee\" class=\"wp-image-57811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-see-02.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-see-02-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-see-02-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-see-02-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-see-02-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-coba-see-02-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At Lake Cob\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The site is enormous, and because it&#8217;s not (yet) as well-known as other temple complexes, you can explore much more peacefully here without the crowds. If you don&#8217;t fancy walking the nearly 2km back to the entrance after your stroll to the pyramid, you can get a &#8220;Maya taxi&#8221; to cycle you back for a small fee. We \u2013 typically German ? \u2013 naturally took the footpath and managed to spot some monkeys in the jungle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.2 Swimming in a Cenote and Shaman Rituals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guided tour took us not only to the ruins of Cob\u00e1 but also to a <strong>cenote<\/strong> where we could bathe. Cenotes are natural freshwater caves that exist in this form only in Mexico and have become visible through the collapse of cave ceilings, creating pools where you can swim. Because the openings are sometimes very small with limited daylight penetrating, they have an incredibly mystical atmosphere. There are hundreds of small and larger cenotes along the Riviera Maya, all interconnected through an underwater system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57819\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-03.jpg\" alt=\"cenote mexiko\" class=\"wp-image-57819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-03.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-03-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-03-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-03-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-03-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-03-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bathing in a cenote is a unique experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57815\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-maya-ritual-03.jpg\" alt=\"Mystische Cenote\" class=\"wp-image-57815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-maya-ritual-03.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-maya-ritual-03-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-maya-ritual-03-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-maya-ritual-03-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-maya-ritual-03-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cenote-maya-ritual-03-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mystical cenote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57783\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-maya-dorf-05.jpg\" alt=\"maya dorf mexiko\" class=\"wp-image-57783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-maya-dorf-05.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-maya-dorf-05-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-maya-dorf-05-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-maya-dorf-05-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-maya-dorf-05-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-maya-dorf-05-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trip to a Mayan village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cenote had a very small opening and steep stairs; there was so little sunlight that an additional lamp had to provide illumination. The water was rather cool, but swimming in the cave was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another cenote, hidden deep in the jungle, we were also privileged to participate in a <strong>ritual Mayan ceremony<\/strong> designed to free us from the stress of everyday life. Cenotes are still considered by the Maya today as gateways to the underworld, where offerings are left and which are filled with sacred water. The mystical atmosphere deep within the cenote and the shaman&#8217;s peaceful prayers certainly left us with an uplifted, deeply relaxed feeling. ?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.3 Akumal: Street Art, Beach and Snorkelling with Turtles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Akumal, about 15 minutes&#8217; drive from TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms, is mainly known for its beautiful beach in a small bay and the opportunity to snorkel alongside sea turtles. However, you need to register on-site and enter the sea as part of a guided tour \u2013 as turtles are endangered, they&#8217;re under strict species protection and there are rules for diving and observing. Even aside from the turtles, there&#8217;s plenty to discover underwater there, such as colourful reefs and parrotfish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to go into the sea but just relax on the beach, you can absolutely do that too: the lagoon \u2013 originally a natural Mayan harbour \u2013 offers dreamy white beaches, sun loungers and restaurants for drinks and snacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We found the other side of Akumal far more fascinating, though, where the locals live and where tourists rarely venture. Because there, a multitude of walls are lined with enormous, stunning murals, with colourful street art in all shapes and forms. A stroll through the area is absolutely worthwhile, as there&#8217;s something new to discover in every street!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.4 Shopping in Playa del Carmen and Canc\u00fan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Playa del Carmen<\/strong>, reachable in about 25 minutes by car from the hotel, blends typically Mexican flair with a hint of international big-city vibes. The town&#8217;s main shopping strip, <strong>Quinta Avenida<\/strong>, is also called 5th Avenue, and there you&#8217;ll find practically everything \u2013 sensory overload included! Shopping malls with American brand stores alternate with little shops selling traditional handicrafts, and the numerous restaurants are just as enticing as small street food carts with local delicacies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57851\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-5th-avenue-09.jpg\" alt=\"5th avenue playa del carmen\" class=\"wp-image-57851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-5th-avenue-09.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-5th-avenue-09-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-5th-avenue-09-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-5th-avenue-09-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-5th-avenue-09-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-5th-avenue-09-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"57775\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-03.jpg\" alt=\"streetart playa del carmen frida kahlo\" class=\"wp-image-57775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-03.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-03-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-03-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-03-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-03-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-03-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frida Kahlo also made it to Playa del Carmen as a wall mural<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"57779\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01.jpg\" alt=\"Streetart in Playa del Carmen\" class=\"wp-image-57779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-pdc-streetart-01-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Street art in Playa del Carmen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5th Avenue flows into <strong>Parque los Fundadores<\/strong>, right on the beach, with the town&#8217;s landmark and most photographed sight: the <strong>Portal Maya<\/strong>. Performances by costumed artists often take place in the square, and you can have your photo taken with them. We saw lots of advertising for but didn&#8217;t personally visit the <strong>3D Museum of Wonders<\/strong> for all kinds of optical illusions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t shopped enough in Playa del Carmen, you can continue in <strong>Canc\u00fan<\/strong>. Especially popular with tourists is the <strong>Zona Hotelera<\/strong>, the hotel zone, a 23-kilometre stretch of sandy beach lined with hotels, shopping districts and party venues. There&#8217;s always action on the beautiful, endless beach, and if you want to be photographed in front of the iconic Canc\u00fan sign with a sea view, you&#8217;ll need to queue with influencers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"57827\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Cancun-Schriftzug\" class=\"wp-image-57827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-sign.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Influencers&#8217; favourite: The Canc\u00fan sign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"57823\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Traumstrand in Cancun\" class=\"wp-image-57823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-kristin-cancun-strand-03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The dream beach in Canc\u00fan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst all the noise, there are also quiet corners in the hotel zone: we visited the <strong>archaeological zone El Rey<\/strong>, a small Mayan ruin with a temple that&#8217;s relatively unknown. Whilst the stone structures aren&#8217;t as grand as those at other famous Mayan ruins, it was still a brilliant experience wandering through the site. If you&#8217;re afraid of iguanas, though, you should avoid it \u2013 we saw more here than anywhere else\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Attractions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, time was too short to explore all the sights \u2013 there&#8217;s still plenty to discover, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rio Secreto<\/strong>: The &#8220;secret river&#8221;, not far from TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms, is an underground cave labyrinth of waterways where you can even swim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/strong>: One of the most famous and important Mayan ruin sites, counted among the 7 Wonders of the World<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Isla Mujeres<\/strong>: A paradisiacal island right off Canc\u00fan with dreamy beaches, ideal for snorkelling and relaxing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Valladolid<\/strong>: A beautifully colourful town where you can discover art and culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Verdict: Dream Holiday on the Riviera Maya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After two weeks, a wonderful holiday came to an end, one we&#8217;ll remember fondly for a long time. From the stunning resort and enchanting beach, to the warm hospitality of the local people, the delicious food, and the exciting excursions to the Mayan ruins, we collected unforgettable memories and find ourselves longing (especially during cold winter temperatures) to return to the sunny Riviera Maya. A clear holiday recommendation!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='wp_tbha_at_container common no-offer-source'><div class=\"wp_tbha_at   common\">\t<div class=\"tbha_at\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tui-blue-el-dorado-seaside-suites_riviera-maya_mexico.jpg);\">\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_content\">\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_headline\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_name\">TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_line two\">For Two\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_rating\" data-rating-val=\"5\">5\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbha_at_subline\">\t\t\t\t\tRiviera Maya . 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Questions and Answers about the Riviera Maya<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770371882711\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Climate and Best Time to Visit the Riviera Maya<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The climate on the Riviera Maya is consistently tropical and warm; from November to April\/May it&#8217;s the dry season and therefore the ideal time to visit, with pleasant temperatures of 25-30\u00b0C. From June to October, there&#8217;s not only a risk of more rain and humidity, but also hurricanes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770371905565\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where is the Loveliest Spot on the Riviera Maya?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>That depends on whether you prefer peace and quiet or hustle and bustle. ? In Canc\u00fan there&#8217;s a hotel strip along a gorgeous sandy beach \u2013 perfect for water sports enthusiasts. Shopping and party lovers favour the vibrant Playa del Carmen, whilst Tulum is more laid-back. TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms is located in a very peaceful spot between Tulum and Playa del Carmen \u2013 so you can combine everything there.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770371927528\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How Much Time on the Riviera Maya?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For us, two weeks was pretty much perfect (though a bonus day might have helped with the jet lag\u2026). We had sufficient time for excursions in the area, could try out many different activities at the hotel, and relax wonderfully.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770371949859\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What Sort of Catering on the Riviera Maya?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms is an all-inclusive hotel, so you needn&#8217;t worry about food and will never go hungry. On excursions, though, you absolutely must try local Mexican dishes, such as tortillas with all sorts of different fillings and, of course, guacamole!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770371968207\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who is the Riviera Maya Suitable For?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For anyone wanting to escape to a warm destination with dreamy, palm-fringed beaches during the cold winter months \u2013 for water sports lovers \u2013 for culture enthusiasts who want to explore Mayan ruins and experience jungle adventures \u2013 for party-goers. In short: practically everyone. ? TUI BLUE El Dorado Seaside Palms itself is especially suitable for couples seeking a romantic getaway or even wanting to get married in an exotic destination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770371990251\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What Should You Definitely Pack?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sun protection: Definitely a large bottle of sunscreen, head coverings like a sun hat, light and long clothing \u2013 the sun can be quite merciless at times<br \/>Insect repellent: Useful for jungle excursions but also for long evenings at the hotel<br \/>Footwear: Sturdy shoes for exploring ruins, water shoes to protect against little stones in shallow water<br \/>Tips: The staff appreciate small tips for chauffeuring you around the grounds or when you&#8217;re particularly pleased with the service (both US dollars and Mexican pesos are fine) \u2013 it&#8217;s not obligatory, of course<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kristin visited the Riviera Maya and loved it. 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