On a quiet beachfront north of Playa del Carmen, Viceroy Riviera Maya is folded into dense tropical vegetation, its 41 private villas linked by sandy paths beneath the canopy. Thatched roofs, timber details and open-air showers create a strong sense of privacy, and every villa has its own plunge pool and sun deck. Coral Restaurant & Bar faces the water, while La Marea brings a more intimate dining room to the gardens. Wayak Spa draws on Mayan-inspired rituals in a jungle setting, and the main pool opens directly towards the beach, with palms, palapas and the Caribbean visible through the trees.