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The Caribbean coastline is a series of crescent shaped white sand beaches interrupted every 1 â 10 km by rocky headlands and inlets, called caletas, through which groundwater discharges into the coastal water.
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The whole of the Yucatan Peninsula is underlain by a density stratified coastal aquifer system with a lens shaped fresh water body floating on top of intruding saline water.
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Most tourists to the Riviera Maya arrive through Cancún International Airport, approximately 50 km (31 mi) north of Playa del Carmen.
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Archeology is also a big tourist draw in the area, including the popular archeological sites operated by the Instituto Nacional de Archeological such as Tulum on the coast, and Chichen Itza.
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Activities at the most visited locations include Jet Skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming in cenotes, swimming with dolphins, zip-lining, horse riding, nude sailing, and guided jungle tours.
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A major attraction throughout the Riviera Maya are coastal and reef aquatic activities dependent on the coastal water and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.
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Mayan Riviera, is a tourism district following the coastal Highway 400 which parallels the Caribbean coastline of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.