One of the Most Historic & Stunning Tourist Destinations in Mexico
Our Favorite Villas In Riviera Maya
As one of the safest and most stunning tourist destinations in Mexico, our Riviera Maya villa rentals can give you and your guests a vacation you will never forget. View our villa collection to start planning your dream vacation today.
Why Riviera Maya is the Perfect Spot for Your Next Vacation
Riviera Maya is fast becoming Mexico’s top destination, and it’s no surprise why. This beautiful stretch of beachfront resorts, villas, and private rentals runs straight from Cancun to Tulum, entertaining hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.
This also makes Riviera Maya one of Mexico’s most crowded locations and a tourism industry hotspot, which is why there is no better way to enjoy it than by booking your own private villa for you, your family, and your guests. Your Riviera Maya vacation will be an experience like no other when you choose villa rentals with the help of Agave Villas.
Things To Do In Riviera Maya
Family-Friendly Activities
Riviera Maya’s coastal resort town, Playa del Carmen, is famously known for its intense party scene, however the area is also packed with activity schedules for families and groups of all ages. Xcaret, Xplor, and Xel-Ha are just some of the eco-adventure theme parks in Riviera Maya, offering one of a kind ocean adventures like river tubing, jet skiing, snorkeling, and exploring all of the cenotes that run underneath the whole area. The beautiful waters of these beaches can’t be topped, and you’ll never find a better beachfront than here.
Luxury Spas and 5-Star Restaurants
Riviera Maya may have non-stop action-packed adventure options and Mayan cultural landmarks, but it’s also one of the best places in Mexico to experience the high-end luxury resorts, spas, and restaurants of the country. If you’re looking for a high-end experience that will pamper you like no other, Riviera Maya is a great choice.
Just north of Playa del Carmen you’ll find the luxury resorts and spas of Mayakoba. A foodie scene of high-end Mexican haute cuisines can be found in Tulum, in restaurants like Arca and Hartwood ready to blow your mind. Give yourself the world-class luxury concierge experience from start to finish with unbelievable rental properties like villas, chalets, and the best spas and restaurants in the region.
Cultural Remnants in Ancient Ruins
You can’t visit Riviera Maya without stopping by some of Tulum’s historic Mayan cultural ruins. For added Mayan adventures, we recommend kayaking down the Sian Ka’an, which means “Origin of the Sky” in the Mayan language. This beautiful UNESCO-protected jungle is just one of the many wonders found in the area.
Experience kite-surfing, wind-surfing, and water-surfing around historical Mayan landmarks, and scuba dive and snorkel to witness over a thousand different marine species. For a dry adventure, visit the Yucatan and delve into the ruins of Chichen Itza and Coba.
A Journey of Self-Discovery
Riviera Maya has something for every kind of traveler, including those who want to come down alone, or those looking for a break from their party group and experience something solo away from the villa rentals. Riviera Maya and Tulum have great spots for wellness and general health pursuits.
When experienced alone, the ruins are also an experience perfect for soul-searching, so head to the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Chichen Itza, and Coba.
A Party Scene Like No Other
Riviera Maya offers fun and wild adventures in the day, relaxing luxury amenities in the afternoon, and a party scene that never stops pumping in the night. The nightlife in Playa del Carmen is the best in Riviera Maya, with nightclubs, restaurants, and bars all packed right in the heart of the resort town.
Some of the favorite outdoor beach clubs include KOOL, Indigo, and Mamita’s, all found in Playa del Carmen partying every night. Experience a different party every night of the week, and even some daytime partying if you know where to look.
What You Can Experience in Riviera Maya
Swimming with Whale Sharks
From mid-May to mid-September, visitors of Riviera Maya can experience whale shark season. Witnessing these gentle giants in their natural habitat on a whale shark tour is one of the most spectacular experiences you can have during your time here and is something that will keep you coming back to Riviera Maya for years to come.
Chichen Itza Ruins
This ancient Mayan city is roughly 4 square miles and is considered a historical and cultural landmark by the tourism industry, with the city being home to a peak of about 35,000 people in its past.
Cenote Ik Kil
Located in the Ik Kil Archaeological Park just near the Mayan Chichen Itza ruins is one of the most popular cenotes in Riviera Maya: Cenote Ik Kil. Dive into this ancient cenote and others like the Cenotes Dos Ojos and Cenote X’Canche.
Xcaret Park
Whether you’re a full family with kids, a couple looking for fun, or a group of friends in search of an adventure, Xcaret Park is a must-see when you’re in Riviera Maya. Experience the underground river, check out the awesome animals, and more.
5th Avenue
Also known as “Quinta” by the locals, 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen is the perfect place to shop, party, and dine, with something for everyone who passes through. With countless options of stores and restaurants on 5th Avenue, you’re sure to have an absolute blast.
Sian Ka’an
Meaning “Origin of the Sky” in the Mayan language, Sian Ka’an is a must-see jungle biosphere, with over 300 species of birds, endless fields of mangroves and marshes, and a marine section with its own barrier reef, forming a complex hydrological biosystem. Perfect stop for tourists who truly want to see nature at work.
The Riviera Maya Villa Rental Experts in Mexico
Why Experience Riviera Maya With Agave Villas Mexico?
Passion and Expertise Combined
When Agave Villas was founded in 2014, it was started from a passion to share Mexico, this diverse and incredible country that we love and call home. We believe that Mexico is a place that should be visited by everyone…a place of color, flavor, hospitality, music, art, beauty, culture, and kindness. Mexico is not just a place to go for a vacation; it is a place to be experienced.
Because we believe that our clients’ vacation and time with their loved ones is valuable and they deserve the very best experience possible, we have become experts in all of our Mexican destinations and have hand selected every villa in our collection. We believe that renting a villa is more than just about privacy, personalized service, comfort, or ease; it is about taking time to spend with family and friends and experiencing memories that will last for a lifetime.
Owners Larissa Magee, Stephanie Watts and Diandra Berman have a combined 50+ years of experience working in the luxury hospitality industry and are joined by a team of dedicated and knowledgeable rental agents, concierges and villa staff who share their values and passion for what they do. We are dedicated to creating the perfect vacation experience for our clients through first hand knowledge of all of our destinations and our luxury villa collection throughout Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya.
Book a Luxury Villa in Riviera Maya
Agave Villas Mexico is the premium team for tourists and travellers looking for the ultimate Mexican villa in Riviera Maya and other Mexican destinations. Booking with Agave Villas Mexico ensures that you and your guests experience a premium renting service unlike any other, as our team does everything we can to guarantee an absolute stress-free and personalized vacation.
Finding and booking a villa perfectly suited to your group’s wants and needs is never an easy task, which is why Agave Villas Mexico is here to streamline the process of finding Riviera Maya rentals. Let us connect you with the Riviera Maya vacation rental of your dreams, a luxury world-class home that matches your exact preferences, from bedroom count to price to a breathtaking view, including whatever else you need to make this vacation truly yours.
Experience Mexico the right way, and give you and your guests the luxury villa experience they’ve always wanted. Agave Villas Mexico — making personalized villa vacations easy.
Why our guests love Agave Villas
Our family had a perfect week at Zacil Na. The nicest part was the patio with comfortable seating for relaxing, the warm pool and being right on the beach. The staff of Enrique and Freddy were spot on. Always eager to see to our needs, all meals were gourmet and absolutely delicious. Enrigue went out and got a pinata for us and decorated for our 2 birthday parties with balloons and banners. They made it truly special and perfect.
The house is situated on a perfect location, away from the crowds. The 3 bedrooms in the house were lovely, the 2 exterior rooms face the street and the upper room had quite a few stairs.
I highly recommend this house with plenty of sun exposure and convenient walking distance to the village.
The home owner checked in and couldn't have been nicer.
All in all, we thank everyone for their kindness and attention shown with sincerity.
Sylvia S.
Villa Zacil Na • Riviera Maya
February 2025
Our family of 22 had the great fortune of staying at Lol-Beh during thanksgiving week and had an amazing time. Planning my husband's 50th celebration there was lots of work but from the beginning the staff was top notch. Everything from meal planning, cake, decorations, transportation, and much more were greatly supported. Diana, Deneb, and Fernando were our superstars. Our chef Rolando was so accommodating. Thank you, we hope to be back!!
Qian & Marie
VillaLolBeh • Riviera Maya
November 2023
Agave Villas made booking our trip seamless. Thank you so much! We will be reaching out again here soon. 🙂
Laurin D.
Villa Nautica • Riviera Maya
February 2023
There are no words to describe the amazing time I just had at Hacienda Corazon!! I went with 11 family members for a mini family reunion and it was quite possibly the most wonderful vacation we have ever spent! The food was to die for, the staff and service delightful and the home itself was incredible! The indoor courtyard was my favorite feature, as well as the super spacious areas and the stunning view! We would look at the ocean while enjoying our meals, or a swim, on the deck area. The front garden is a work of art and shaped in a heart! There is heart decor scattered throughout the entire house, as well as some other more eclectic art pieces!
I would book there again in a heartbeat and this villa and vacation had me leaving a little piece of my corazon in the Riviera Maya! Thanks is also due to the fantastic ladies at Agave Villas who helped me every step of the way! Highly recommend booking this villa and with Agave for your travel needs!