Riviera Maya, Mexico

If you are looking for the best cheap tropical vacation, then you're in the right place! The Riviera Maya (Mayan Riviera) in Mexico is a great choice if you're searching for stunning beaches, culture, and zesty food at a reasonable price. The Mayan Riviera stretches along the Caribbean coast from the point of the Yucatán peninsula to the island of Cozumel and includes the tourist attractions of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel.

You are not required to stay at a large, crowded all-inclusive resort, though there are several along the long, postcard-worthy beaches. There are also yoga retreats and intimate boutique hotels in the mix. Swimming with stingrays and dolphins, diving, snorkeling, and fishing in the clear waters of the Riviera Maya are popular activities. Or you can visit the magnificent ancient ruins of Tulum, balanced precariously above the turquoise Caribbean Sea, or Chichén Itzá, a short drive from the resort.