Golf in the Riviera Maya.

Greg Norman · Par 72 · 7,218 yards · 18 holes + 9-hole short course

Located within 930 acres of the Playa Mujeres Resort, ideally situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Chachmuchuc Lagoon, with jungle vegetation that narrows the fairways at several points. Daily trade winds add strategic challenge. A nine-hole short course completed in 2024 by Greg Norman Golf Course Design joins the championship layout — 27 holes total. Green fees include round-trip hotel transportation. Paspalum SeaDwarf grass. 20 minutes north of CUN.

StandoutCaribbean and lagoon views from multiple holes — the ocean glimpses on the back nine are the most dramatic on the corridor north of Mayakoba.

Greg Norman · Par 72 · Championship · Playa del Carmen

The signature course of Caribbean golf in Mexico. Hosted the PGA Tour Mayakoba Golf Classic from 2007 to 2022 — the only PGA Tour event in Mexico during that run. Norman's routing weaves through three distinct ecosystems: mangrove, jungle, and beach, with a cenote crossing on the par-3 7th that is unlike any hole in the country. Limestone walls drop to the cenote below; the green floats above it. Access limited to guests of the Mayakoba resort hotels: Andaz, Banyan Tree, Fairmont, and Rosewood Mayakoba. Green fees include transportation.

Standout#7 — Par 3 over a natural cenote with limestone walls and clear Caribbean water below the green. The most photographed hole in the Riviera Maya.

Jack Nicklaus · Par 72 · 7,060 yards · 2009

A Jack Nicklaus design at 7,060 yards, carved using the terrain's natural contours, with ocean views throughout. Located near Cancun airport on the same property as El Tinto — but a separate, standalone Nicklaus championship layout. The pre-flight round on the corridor. Open 7:00am to 4:00pm. Transportation available from Hotel Zone.

Standout#14 and #15 — the Nicklaus signature stretch. Two strategic risk-reward holes back-to-back along the natural ridgeline.

Nick Price · Par 72 · 6,791 yards

18 holes, par 72, 6,791 yards — designed by Nick Price, who took advantage of the area's abundant environmental resources. Sits on the same property as Riviera Cancun Golf Club but is its own standalone layout. The vertical movement and natural rockwork make it one of the more distinctive inland rounds in the region. Open 7:00am to 4:00pm. Transportation available from Hotel Zone.

StandoutThe natural rock features integrated into the routing — limestone outcrops left in place as part of the course architecture rather than removed.

Jack Nicklaus · Par 72 · 27 holes · 2002

The first Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Cancun. 27 holes offering almost 11,000 yards of play across three combination 18-hole layouts: Dunes & Jungle, Jungle & Lakes, and Lakes & Dunes. All-inclusive format: golf carts with GPS, air-conditioned snack bar, pro shop, and full-service restaurant. Tee times from 6:00am. All-inclusive guests can access golf for cart fee only ($38 first round, $19 subsequent) — the strongest all-inclusive value play on the corridor for golfers who plan 3+ rounds.

StandoutLakes nine — the toughest of the three. Native wetlands, strategically placed bunkers, and jungle corridors create a significantly harder test than the scorecard suggests.

Isao Aoki + Pedro Guereca · Par 72 · 6,735 yards · 1994

A par-72 layout by Isao Aoki featuring multiple tee options to suit both casual players and low handicappers. Strategic water hazards — natural lagoons and canals come into play on several holes. Mayan ruins dating back to 500 AD provide a unique backdrop on the 16th hole. Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, with frequent wildlife sightings including iguanas and crocodiles. Green fees include golf cart, food, beverages, and practice balls. The easiest tee time to secure in Cancun proper.

Standout#16 — Mayan ruins (500 AD) as the backdrop. The only hole in Mexico with pre-Columbian ruins in the field of play.

Robert Trent Jones Jr. · Par 72 · 7,272 yards · 2010 · 18 holes + 9-hole par-3

During RTJ Jr.'s first week designing this course, he came armed with only a machete, his feet, and x-ray vision. The 290 acres were so dense with jungle he needed to design with the soles of his feet to know where to cut. 27 holes cut deep into a limestone quarry, with fairways emerging from the natural contours of a dense jungle combined with mangroves. Natural water, rock, cenotes, and native jungle are integral design elements. First PGA of America partner destination in Latin America (2019). Won Best Golf Course in Mexico at the 2024 World Golf Awards. Host of Mexico's first Korn Ferry Tour event in 2025. 90 min from CUN.

StandoutCenotes integrated into the course as architectural features — not water hazards to avoid but genuine design elements that make this the most technically distinctive round in the region.

Tom Weiskopf · Par 72 · 7,241 yards · 2013

Situated between Cancun's hotel zone and the downtown area. Tom Weiskopf's design allows the natural beauty of the tropical landscape to be the star. Several holes play along the shoreline and Marina — almost every hole offers views of the Caribbean. Stretches to just over 7,200 yards from the back tees. The 18th green is situated on an island in Puerto Cancun's major canal. The par-4 14th plays parallel to the Caribbean shoreline for more than 400 yards. Golf Advisor Top 10 in Mexico every year 2020–2024. Toptracer at the driving range.

Standout#18 — Island green in Puerto Cancun's main canal. The most dramatic closing hole in Cancun proper.