A rocky, reef-hugged point 65km south of Cancún, Punta Bete is reached by a dirt road that runs past a housing development and weaves 2.5km from Hwy 307 (turn at the sign for Xcalacoco) before reaching the sea. North and south of the point are beautiful stretches of beach upon which sit a few low-profile hotels and restaurants. The hotels and restaurants are within walking distance of each other, but you’re best off getting here by car or taxi.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
24.36 MILES
Living up to its heavenly name, El Cielo's shallow turquoise waters are ideal for snorkeling and swimming among starfish, stingrays and small fish…
4.22 MILES
An impressive three-story aquarium with 200 marine species and 45 exhibits. One of the few options in Playa for nonbeach days.
20.83 MILES
This Maya ruin, a fertility temple, is the oldest on the island. It’s the size of a small house and has no ornamentation. El Cedral is thought to have…
16.67 MILES
This overpriced Maya complex is Cozumel’s only preserved ruin. It's thought to have been the location of the sanctuary of Ixchel, goddess of fertility,…
27.37 MILES
For the price of admission to this park, you can visit a lighthouse, a small nautical museum and a Maya ruin. The park road leads past an observation…
21.8 MILES
About 17km south of San Miguel, Palancar is a great beach to visit during the week when the crowds thin out. It has a beach club renting snorkel gear (US…
14.95 MILES
Paamul, 87km south of Cancún, is a de facto private beach on a sheltered bay. Like many other spots along the Caribbean coast, it has signs prohibiting…
20.17 MILES
Down the same intimidating road that leads to Punta Molas are the large Maya ruins known as El Castillo Real (The Royal Castle). The archaeological site,…
Nearby Riviera Maya attractions
2.26 MILES
Emerald Point has become a favorite beach among Playa del Carmen locals, set on the northern edge of the city. Here, a shallow cenote provides a calm…
4.22 MILES
An impressive three-story aquarium with 200 marine species and 45 exhibits. One of the few options in Playa for nonbeach days.
4.27 MILES
Restaurants, bars, stores and craft stalls line a 2km stretch of this busy pedestrian thoroughfare.
4. Museo Frida Kahlo Riviera Maya
4.38 MILES
This 'museum' is mainly info about Kahlo rather than displays of her artwork. It's also small. But if you're looking for something to do on a non-beach…
4.67 MILES
Playa del Carmen’s most iconic park is bordered by the famous Quinta Avenida on one side and by a popular local beach on the other side. Here, kids can…
5 MILES
Two blocks west of the highway, this pretty park has play areas for kids, shady picnic spots and walking trails as well as activities such as movie…
12.24 MILES
About 5km south of Puerto Morelos you can wet your whistle at this roadside Mexican craft-beer brewery, where they run daily tours at noon and 3pm…
12.31 MILES
Local and international artists backed by the PangeaSeed foundation created 36 large-scale public murals in 2015 to raise awareness about ocean…
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