{"id":214457,"date":"2024-06-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/mexico-guide-riviera-maya-yucatan\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T18:17:07","slug":"mexico-guide-riviera-maya-yucatan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/mexico-guide-riviera-maya-yucatan\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico: Riviera Maya and Yucatan travel guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Updated our February 3, 2023 article with new activities and more money-saving tips.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mexico &#8211; Riviera Maya&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;mexico_-_riviera_maya&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Puerto Morelos&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;puerto_morelos&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Puerto Morelos is located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, only 20 minutes from the Cancun International Airport. Formerly a small fishing village, tourism is now the main source of cash flow for its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The village is divided in two. The first is La Colonia, located just off Route 307, the Riviera Maya&#8217;s main road from Canc\u00fan to Tulum. This part is a little more authentic, with low-cost local restaurants, street food stalls and more rustic houses. There&#8217;s also a huge Chedraui, a large-scale grocery store well known in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of Route 307, the only road for three kilometers crosses a large swamp before arriving on the <span class=\"nowrap\">&#8220;port&#8221;<\/span> side at the seaside. This part is a little more touristy as there are many hotels, souvenir stores, a phenomenal amount of restaurants, and of course, the white sand beach stretches for miles.<\/p>\n<p>Besides swimming in turquoise water, Puerto Morelos is known for diving and snorkelling. Close to the shore, you&#8217;ll find a large coral reef where many multicolored fish live side by side. It is also possible to go out on the high seas to practice fishing. If you&#8217;re not interested in the water, the many stores, restaurants and beach clubs are waiting with open arms for you to have a good time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;204154&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My favorites in Puerto Morelos:<\/p>\n<p>In all, I&#8217;ve spent the equivalent of five months in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mcglobetrotteuse.com\/2021\/03\/29\/bons-restaurants-puerto-morelos\/\">Puerto Morelos<\/a> over the last few years, which tells you how much this village charms me, even though it&#8217;s becoming increasingly touristy and not as <span class=\"nowrap\">&#8220;secret<\/span> &#8221; as it used to be. Some highlights not to be missed during your visit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Punta Corcho<\/strong>: delicious seafood restaurant, excellent service, tasty and surprising cocktails at higher but reasonable prices. Try ceviche with tahini or grilled octopus;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Al Chimichurri<\/strong>: go to the back terrace hidden from the street for a magical evening atmosphere. All the meats are succulent, accompanied by chimichurri, and to drink, I particularly appreciate the sangria;<\/li>\n<li><strong>El Nicho<\/strong>: for brunch, this is the place to go, with fantastic benefits and the most colorful back terrace;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lauros<\/strong>: every evening, a band takes to the stage while you enjoy your meal in a Molcajete, a hot volcanic stone. Choice of meats, vegetables, cheeses, to be enjoyed with a cold beer;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diver&#8217;s Lodge<\/strong>: I love this beach club, because the service is excellent, the mojitos are good and the music is always excellent;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel The Fives Oceanfront<\/strong>: a brand-new luxury hotel just three years old, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/the-fives-oceanfront-all-senses-inclusive.fr.html?aid=853482\">The Fives Oceanfront<\/a> is located at the quietest end of the beach, has an infinity pool with the most beautiful view, and has modern rooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;204152,204156,204150,204158,204160&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Isla Holbox&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;isla_holbox&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This increasingly popular peninsula is located on the other side of Canc\u00fan, about 2 hours away by car and a few minutes by ferry. The ADO bus goes daily to Chiquil\u00e0 from where one of the two boats leaves to take you to Holbox.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the time of year, Holbox can be a pleasant and relaxing island or a muddy and rowdy one. That&#8217;s because the streets are actually sandy paths, and there are plenty of hotels where people party!<\/p>\n<p>You can walk, ride an electric golf cart or bike, enjoy the beach, and the shallow wave-free sea, take pictures for Instagram, admire the many colourful murals, and just enjoy life.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to book an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/cancun\/excursion-ile-holbox\/?aid=101389\">excursion to Holbox Island<\/a> to enjoy the beach or visit the village.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;204132&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My favourites in Holbox:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Colibri<\/strong>: I liked this restaurant where they serve a mix of authentic and North American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The staff is friendly and the food tasty;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Street art<\/strong>: the streets of Holbox are dotted with magnificent, colorful frescoes depicting the fauna, flora and people of Mexico. You&#8217;ll find it hard not to photograph them all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;204134,204136,204138&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"66802,230610\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Yucatan&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;yucatan&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I also want to tell you about the <strong>Yucatan<\/strong> Peninsula which is less often visited, but easily accessible with the ADO buses or by renting a car from the Canc\u00fan airport.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Valladolid&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;valladolid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This small town, classified as a Pueblos Magicos, is simply beautiful and is best visited on foot. From its central square, you can admire the San Gervasio cathedral, sample from the food trucks, and enjoy spontaneous entertainment by street entertainers.<\/p>\n<p>The most colourful street in Valladolid is Calzada de Los Frailles, where your camera will come in handy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;204172&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My favorites of Valladolid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cenote Zac\u00ed<\/strong>: right in the center of town, you can swim in a cenote! There are also some wonderful cenotes within 30 minutes of Valladolid, including the popular Cenote Suytun&nbsp;;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parque Central Francisco Canton<\/strong>: a must-see especially at the end of the day where visitors and locals gather to dance, eat, and just enjoy the last few moments of the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;204174,204176,204178,204180&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Merida&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;merida&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The capital of the <strong>Yucatan<\/strong> region, M\u00e9rida is a great historical city. The central square remains a lively and very nice place to visit. Many guided tours, some of which are free, depart from this location.<\/p>\n<p>You can also visit the Museo Casa Montejo, which traces the history of the most prominant family in the region. Do you like markets? I love them, and in Merida, there is the Mercado Lucas de Gerv\u00e8s; you can find fruits, vegetables, meat, clothes, and just about everything there.<\/p>\n<p>If you love Mexican cuisine, you can&#8217;t miss this <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/merida-mexique\/visite-gastronomique-merida\/?aid=101389\">gastronomic tour of M\u00e9rida<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;204142&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My favorites in Merida:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat the famous <strong>Pollo Pibl<\/strong> at Chaya Maya Casona&nbsp;;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evening shows in the parks<\/strong>: several thematic evenings are held in one of the city&#8217;s parks; music, traditional dance, and all kinds of entertainment can be found there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;204140,204144,204146,204148&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Rio Lagartos&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;rio_lagartos&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On the northern tip, not far from Holbox, Rio Lagartos is a pretty fishing village.<\/p>\n<p>Its greatest attraction: a swath of pink flamingos in January. It&#8217;s also a great stop to taste the local seafood caught in the early morning just off the coast.<\/p>\n<p>Opt for a tour of the lagoon by boat or go to Las Coloradas, pink, turquoise, copper, and green salt marshes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;204162&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My favorites in Rio Lagartos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch flamingos from the shore;<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the sunset from the rooftop of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/rio-lagartos.fr.html?aid=853482\">Rio Lagartos hotel<\/a> with a good cocktail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;204164,204166,204168,204170&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mexico &#8211; Excursions and activities&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;mexico_-_excursions_and_activities&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few suggestions for activities in the area:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/tulum\/excursion-xcaret\/?aid=101389\">Excursion to Xcaret ecological park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/akumal\/nage-tortues-baie-akumal\/?aid=101389\">Swimming with turtles in Akumal Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/playa-del-carmen\/excursion-chichen-itza-coba-ik-kil\/?aid=101389\">Excursion to Chich\u00e9n Itza, Coba and the Ik-Kil cenote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/cancun\/excursion-tulum-coba\/?aid=101389\">Excursion to Tulum and Cob\u00e1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/cancun\/balade-jungle-maya-tyroliennes\/?aid=101389\">Quad biking in the Mayan jungle + zip-line tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/bacalar\/balade-voilier-lagune-bacalar\/?aid=101389\">Sailboat trip on Bacalar lagoon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mexico Travel Guide&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;mexico_travel_guide&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are two <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guidesulysse.com\/fr\/produit.aspx?ISBN=9782894643174\">Ulysses guides<\/a> to other places and activities:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;390474&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Saving money when traveling&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;saving_money_when_traveling&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Foreign currency transactions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;foreign_currency_transactions&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Mexico, choose a credit card with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\">no conversion fees<\/a>. That&#8217;s <span class=\"nowrap\">2. 5%<\/span> savings per transaction!<\/p>\n<p>Discover all our tips in our <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-foreign-currency\/\">guide to saving on foreign currency transactions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"48056\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are some cards with no conversion fees:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_tax\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-mc_best_of=\"47080\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"deferred_button\" data-page=\"1\" data-per_page=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-spinner-third fa-spin\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\tLoad More\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Points&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_points&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To reach Canc\u00fan or Tulum, you can use points from the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a> loyalty program. A minimum of <span class=\"nowrap\">12,500<\/span> points is required for a one-way economy flight from Montreal, according to Air Canada&#8217;s points predictor.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/beginner-aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan beginner&#8217;s guide<\/a> shows you all the tricks to quickly earn points on your daily expenses.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"358497\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Flexible points&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;flexible_points&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element checkmarks\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Many loyalty programs offer the possibility of converting your reward points into account credit. You&#8217;ll save on travel expenses. Popular programs include&nbsp;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/nbc-a-la-carte-rewards\/\">NBC \u00c0 la carte Rewards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/cibc-aventura\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">CIBC Aventura<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/sceneplus\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Scene+<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"194706,248186\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Marriott Bonvoy&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;marriott_bonvoy&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to earn <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> Rewards points. The easiest way is via credit card.<\/p>\n<p>American Express offers two credit cards linked to this loyalty program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy-american-express-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup> <\/sup> American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Business American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these cards allows you to earn Marriott Bonvoy points directly through your daily spending, as well as through welcome offers.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"66037,63924\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909,22624\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Marriott hotels abound in the area. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/marriott-cunal\/\">Aloft Cancun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/marriott-cuncy\/\">Courtyard Cancun Airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/marriott-cunfp\/\">Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/marriott-cunjw\/\">JW Marriott Cancun Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/marriott-cunmx\/\">Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels\u2122\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/marriott-czmde\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Papaya Playa Project, a Member of Design Hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Aloft Playa del Carmen\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/marriott-cunla\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Aloft Playa del Carmen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Residence Inn Playa del 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