Mexico’s golf story is a tale of two coasts. Both the East & West are full of grand golf resorts.
The stretch along the east coast from Cancun down to Playa del Carmen is known as Riviera Maya.
Cancun Area
In Cancun and Playa del Carmen, golfers can experience a range of exceptional courses set against stunning backdrops.
Cancun offers the Iberostar Cancun Golf Club, featuring lush fairways and ocean views, and the Playa Mujeres Golf Club, known for its challenging layout and lagoon views.
Just a short drive away, Playa del Carmen boasts the renowned El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club, a Greg Norman design with diverse landscapes and a cenote, along with the Gran Coyote Golf Riviera Maya, a Nick Price-designed course with natural features and eco-friendly design and a short drive down from there is the PGA Riviera Maya Course
Cancun offers the Iberostar Cancun Golf Club, featuring lush fairways and ocean views, and the Playa Mujeres Golf Club, known for its challenging layout and lagoon views.
Just a short drive away, Playa del Carmen boasts the renowned El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club, a Greg Norman design with diverse landscapes and a cenote, along with the Gran Coyote Golf Riviera Maya, a Nick Price-designed course with natural features and eco-friendly design and a short drive down from there is the PGA Riviera Maya Course
A couple of "Must Play" Courses:
El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club: Designed by Greg Norman, this 18-hole, par-72 course is famous for hosting the PGA Tour’s Mayakoba Golf Classic and recently LIV events. It features a diverse landscape that includes jungle, mangroves, and oceanfront holes, with a signature par-3 hole set against a backdrop of a limestone canal.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club: This P.B. Dye-designed course is known for its dramatic elevation changes, rolling fairways, and deep bunkers. The 18-hole, par-72 course is set within the Iberostar Playa Paraiso complex and offers a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf.
PGA Riviera Maya Golf Course: This Greg Norman course in Playa del Carmen is known for its challenging design, which includes strategically placed bunkers, water hazards, and natural obstacles like mangroves and cenotes.
El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club: Designed by Greg Norman, this 18-hole, par-72 course is famous for hosting the PGA Tour’s Mayakoba Golf Classic and recently LIV events. It features a diverse landscape that includes jungle, mangroves, and oceanfront holes, with a signature par-3 hole set against a backdrop of a limestone canal.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club: This P.B. Dye-designed course is known for its dramatic elevation changes, rolling fairways, and deep bunkers. The 18-hole, par-72 course is set within the Iberostar Playa Paraiso complex and offers a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf.
PGA Riviera Maya Golf Course: This Greg Norman course in Playa del Carmen is known for its challenging design, which includes strategically placed bunkers, water hazards, and natural obstacles like mangroves and cenotes.
Resort Option
Iberostar Playa Paraiso is a luxurious resort located in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, offering an exceptional all-inclusive experience with a stunning beachfront setting. The resort features elegant accommodations, a variety of dining options including gourmet restaurants and casual eateries, and extensive leisure facilities such as multiple pools, a world-class spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Guests can enjoy a range of activities, from water sports and beach volleyball to evening entertainment and cultural experiences. The highlight for golf enthusiasts is the Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by P.B. Dye, known for its challenging layout, lush tropical scenery, and beautiful vistas.
Accommodations:
Accommodations:
- Rooms: The resort offers a variety of rooms and suites, including oceanfront options and family-friendly accommodations.
- Amenities: Spacious rooms with modern amenities, private balconies, and stunning views of the Caribbean Sea or the lush gardens.
- Restaurants: Multiple dining options including buffet and à la carte restaurants offering international cuisine, Mexican specialties, and fresh seafood.
- Bars: Several bars and lounges for a variety of beverage options, including poolside and beach bars.
- Pools: Multiple outdoor pools, including a large main pool and a children’s pool with water slides.
- Spa: Full-service spa offering massages, facials, and wellness treatments.
- Entertainment: Daily entertainment programs, live music, and evening shows.
- Sports: Water sports, beach volleyball, and a range of recreational activities.
- Family-Friendly
Cabo San Lucas Area
The West Coast, Cabo San Lucas continues to experience growth in its golf scenery and has become a sought-after golf destination.
There are three great public courses that are easy to add to any golf package. Puerto Los Cabos (27 holes), Cabo Real and Club Campestre. and the 27 holes open to the public at Palmilla.
Several of the top courses in Cabo San Lucas do require a night’s stay at the selected properties to have access to them. To play Quivira one must stay at the Pueblo Bonita Pacifica. The two celebrated tracks, El Cardonal and Dunes, at Diamante you can either stay at the Hard Rock or Nobu Hotel.
There are three great public courses that are easy to add to any golf package. Puerto Los Cabos (27 holes), Cabo Real and Club Campestre. and the 27 holes open to the public at Palmilla.
Several of the top courses in Cabo San Lucas do require a night’s stay at the selected properties to have access to them. To play Quivira one must stay at the Pueblo Bonita Pacifica. The two celebrated tracks, El Cardonal and Dunes, at Diamante you can either stay at the Hard Rock or Nobu Hotel.
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