Written by Heather Whipps

• El Patron: open December 19th to January 2nd

• Alta Vista: open December 30th onwards

• Quinta Clara: open December 20th to 27th

• Mirasol: open December 20th to 28th

• Casa Ikal: open December 30th onwards

On the SECOND day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... move to the beat at the Sound Tulum music festival, featuring local and international artists over a period of two weeks, December 29th to January 15th. The festival will not only offer sweet grooves, but a chance for visitors to learn about important social causes. Take the opportunity to visit the amazing Tulum ruins while you're in the area!

On the THIRD day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... wind down with a massage on your villa's pool deck.

On the FOURTH day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... walk along 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen to explore the festive lights and decorations that adorn the way.

On the FIFTH day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... avoid the high season crowds and let our concierge book a private cenote swim in a quiet jungle setting.

On the SIXTH day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... try some in-villa tequila tasting with one of our local experts. 

On the SEVENTH day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... observe the Posada, an important tradition in the Latin American world celebrated the nine nights before Christmas, re-enacting Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. Participants in the posada walk between homes, holding candles, and singing for shelter. 

On the NINTH day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... explore a colonial town a bit in-land, such as Valladolid or Merida, where the Christmas spirit will be on display.

On the TENTH & ELEVENTH days of your Maya Luxe Christmas... just relax! Lie around on your villa's pool deck, soaking in some rays. That's what the Riviera Maya is all about.

On the TWELFTH day of your Maya Luxe Christmas... plan your next trip back!

If you'd like to spend this Christmas or New Year's in the Riviera Maya, let us know. We're happy to help you select a villa, plan some activities, and make your holiday getaway as perfect and memorable as it should be. Get in touch: hola@mayaluxe.com