Location. Inspired by Mayan pyramid design, the Riu Caribe All Inclusive resort rises between a powdery white-sandy beach and Nichupté Lagoon along the northern edge of Cancún, Mexico. Cancún Convention Center is located three kilometers away. Hotel Features. Albatros is a glass-walled, sea-view restaurant that serves international breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets while Maria Margarita presents colonial décor and elegantly prepared Mexican cuisine. The resort provides eight dining venues, including some open-air accommodations. An Internet center contains multiple computers with high-speed Internet access, and flexible conference space accommodates small or large meetings. The resort's offers an outdoor pool with a children's section, just accessed by crossing two bridges. A health spa and fitness center offers work-out equipment, massage and body treatment rooms, Roman baths and a 10-person spa tub. The Resort features after-dark shows, Spanish and salsa lessons, beach soccer and pool volleyball. Supervised children's programs offer youth recreation while parents explore life on the island.

Guestrooms. The nine-story Riu Caribe offers 505 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites with small balconies or patios that afford partial views of the Caribbean Sea. Spacious junior suites boast larger balconies that directly face the sea. Décor elements include light-gray marble floors and charcoal marble-accented bathrooms. Cream walls provide the backdrop for warm wood furnishings detailed with thin bands of carved, wooden strips, wrought-iron light fixtures, dining sets, and tropical-print fabrics.

Expert Tip. The Nichupté Lagoon lies across the boulevard taht fronts the resort. The resort's upper-floor corridors are popular spots for sunset photography of the lagoon and its mangrove forests. All-Inclusive Rate Plan: All-inclusive amenities and resort fees are determined by the property and are subject to change.

Room Types:

Junior Suite Ocean View:   One king bed or two double beds. One large open room with living area. Extra-large balcony or terrace. View of Caribbean Sea. Ceiling fan. Marble floor. Dresser/desk with stool. Two-chair dining set. Minibar. Liquor dispenser. Satellite TV. In-room safe. Marble-accented bathroom with shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Telephone. Air conditioning. Radio alarm clock.

Deluxe Ocean View:   One king bed or two double beds. Small balcony or terrace providing partial view of Caribbean Sea. Ceiling fan. Marble floor. Dresser/desk with stool. Two-chair dining set. Minibar. Liquor dispenser. Satellite TV. In-room safe. Marble-accented bathroom with shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Telephone. Air conditioning. Radio alarm clock.

Driving Directions: From Cancun International Airport: Approximate distance to the resort is 23 km.

Take the airport access road east. Take Highway 307 north toward Cancun. Turn right onto Boulevard Kukulcan. Proceed to Km 5.5 The resort is located on the left.