Recent growth of tourism in Mexico and specifically the Riviera Maya Mexico is the fourth largest economy of the world and the second largest economy in Latin America. In fact, tourism entails 8.4% of Mexico’s GDP and therefore encompasses a remarkable share of business activity. Needless to mention, tourism has proved to be one of the significant industries in Mexico. Of all the tourist spots in the country, the one that stands out and preferred as the hot tourist destination is Riviera Maya. It is known for various aspects ranging from ancient mystery to modern day adventure. Riviera Maya sits atop an amazing magical underground river, sandwiched between the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum and the high rise Cancun glitz along the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. A few years ago, this place was just a group of fishing villages that dotted the Caribbean coast. However, today, it has come alive as a favorite vacation destination for sun lovers, scuba divers, explorers and naturalists worldwide.
Since Riviera Maya holds most of the remarkable archaeological sites of Mexico that were once home to the mysterious Mayan people, this place has emerged as a top tourists spot in Mexico. The place features the second largest coral reef system of the world. It houses sea fans, colorful corals, and sponges along with a myriad of reef fishes.