The beaches of the Mayan Riviera beckon to travelers, especially during winter. While in the north it may be cold and wet, in the south it is the land of eternal summer. Winter is the dry season in Mexico, which means every day is full of sunshine, there are fewer bugs (no rain = no bugs!) and everyone is in full-on vacation mode. This is a great time to meet up with other travelers since snowbirds from all over the world recognize the Mayan Riviera as one of the world’s premier travel destinations. There are many RV parks in the Yucatan that offer weekly, monthly and seasonal rates, and when you come in a caravan, you will often find the rates to be even better.
Paa Mul: Camping on the Caribbean. Located in Playa del Carmen, the Paa Mul has been a popular destination for RVers for years. They offer 120 full hook-up sites, some pull-thrus and some back-ins. The park offers full security, a nice restaurant, a beautiful pool and they allow pets (as long as you keep them on a leash). Paa Mul has private beach access as it is located right on the on the beach. The Paa Mul is located 10 miles past Playa del Carmen on Highway 307. You can contact the park at 52-984-876-2691. In wintertime the park is very popular, so calling ahead to make reservations is recommended.
El Meco Loco: El Meco Loco is located in Cancun on the road to Merida. They offer several cabanas in addition an RV park with grassy sites and plenty of shade. This nicely landscaped park is close to the beach, shopping, restaurants and Mayan ruins. The RV sites all include electricity, water and sewage. Call them at 52-843-0746 with questions or to make reservations. http://mecoloco.com/
Yax Ha Resort and RV Park: The Yax Ha is a full service resort and RV park located in the city of Chetumal close to the Belize border. The full hook-up RV sites include electricity, water and sewer connections, and also offer wireless Internet connection and full 24 hour security. The beach-front park also has a large swimming pool and beautifully landscaped grounds. You can contact Yax Ha at 52-983-834-4127 for more information or to make reservations. http://yaxha-resort.com/
Exploring the Mayan Riviera with an RV caravan has become even easier in the past year due to the new four-lane highway that now connects Cancun to Chetumal. There are plenty of restaurants to stop at along the way as well as cenotes (natural spring water swimming pools that dot the landscape in the Yucatan peninsula). You may encounter checkpoints along the road, where officials will ask to see your paperwork, including proof you have Mexico RV insurance for your RV. Always have your paperwork handy and in order to make the stop as quick as possible.
RV caravans have been making the trek to the Yucatan for years and the people here are well prepared to handle RV travelers, so why not spend the winter basking in the Mexican sun in one of these beautiful beach-side parks with your caravan friends? This is living “pura vida”, as they say down south – living the pure life! So pack your RV, grab your friends, and come down and stay awhile for the caravan RV vacation of a lifetime.