My experience in the Mayan Riviera has always been great, this is such a place that it can be magical, unique and surreal in many ways. The Riviera can also be overly touristy, contaminated, and overrated in many of it's destinations. So how do you make the best out of this experience? The answer is simple you must embrace this destination with the beauty and with the tragedy of that beauty because it is it’s reality now.
Even though I have been many times to the Mayan Riviera, I will focus on my last trip to it. I started my trip in Cancun as many tourists do since the big airport is there. I have never stay too long in Cancun Because I believe it is who plays that has been overexploit from the beginning don't get me wrong, I still think it has amazing and beautiful places.. the waters, the sand everything in the hotel area it is amazing. If you're looking for an all-inclusive with a vibrant nightlife you might definitely want to stay in Cancun for at least two days.
For more details about area with descriptions of many of the places I have mentioned, look under the section Itineraries.
If you have the opportunity to go to this place enjoy it as much as you can whit the bad and with a good. Have fun being responsible with the natural enviroment =)