Mayan Riviera

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Alternative forms

• Riviera Maya

Etymology

Calque of Spanish Riviera Maya. From Mayan+Riviera (“region of Europe”), from Italian riviera. From being in the region traditionally inhabited by the Maya.

Proper noun

the Mayan Riviera

2. A coastline on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico; between Cancun and Punta Allen. A holiday spot containing beach resorts reminiscent of the French Riviera.

Translations

Translations

• French: Riviera Maya (fr)
• Spanish: Riviera Maya