Golf in Cancún & the Riviera Maya.
Updated May 2026
Cancun and the Riviera Maya have more than 12 championship golf courses along 80 miles of Caribbean coastline — designed by Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Nick Price, and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Green fees run $109 to $353 per round. Cancun International (CUN) is the most-served Mexican airport by US carriers. This is the easiest golf trip in Mexico to book.
Cancun · Riviera Maya
Everything you need to know before you book.
Riviera Maya golf — the easiest reach in Mexico.
Cancun International is the most-served Mexican airport by US carriers — direct flights from 25+ US cities, customs that moves efficiently, and Highway 307 running the full length of the Riviera Maya golf corridor south to Tulum. For visiting golfers, this is the lowest-friction trip in the country.
The Riviera Maya golf corridor organizes into three zones. North Cancun has Playa Mujeres (Greg Norman, 27 holes, Caribbean and lagoon views) and the Hotel Zone cluster — Iberostar, Moon Palace, Puerto Cancun. The Mayakoba node, 50 minutes from CUN, is the standout destination in the corridor: El Camaleón hosted the PGA Tour Mayakoba Golf Classic from 2007 to 2022. South of the airport, Riviera Cancun Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus) and El Tinto (Nick Price) sit on the same property — two separate championship layouts. South of Playa del Carmen, Gran Coyote (Nick Price) and PGA Riviera Maya (RTJ Jr., Korn Ferry 2025) anchor the Tulum end.
The terrain is Caribbean resort golf — not desert, not cliff. Mangrove crossings, limestone cenote features, jungle corridors, and the occasional Mayan ruin on the 16th hole (Iberostar). The differentiator here is the variety of access models: all-inclusive bundles at Moon Palace, public tee times at Puerto Cancun, the tournament experience at El Camaleón. Three designers define the corridor: Greg Norman at Playa Mujeres and El Camaleón. Jack Nicklaus at Moon Palace and Riviera Cancun Golf Club. Nick Price at El Tinto and Gran Coyote.
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Eight courses worth your round.
From Mayakoba's PGA Tour stop to the cenote routings south of Playa — the Cancun and Riviera Maya rounds worth scheduling.
Tour VenueEl Camaleón MayakobaGreg NormanThe 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.$375 green feeView course →
Top in MexicoEl TintoNick Price18 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.$190 green feeView course →
Top in MexicoGran CoyoteNick PriceFormerly Grand Coral Golf Club. Nick Price laid heavy emphasis on minimal environmental impact — employing biologists and environmental consultants to determine how to minimize water consumption and protect native wildlife. The dense jungle comes into play along the fairways, requiring accuracy to navigate. Water hazards on several holes, strategically placed bunkers near the greens. Green fee includes shared cart with GPS, range balls, clubhouse facilities, and beach club access. 7 acres of lakes. Paspalum grass. 30 min from CUN.$269 green feeView course →
27+ HolesMoon Palace Golf CourseJack NicklausThe 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.$310 green feeView course →
Tour VenuePGA Riviera MayaRobert Trent Jones IIDuring 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.$200 green feeView course →
Ocean ViewsPlaya Mujeres Golf ClubGreg NormanLocated 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.$250 green feeView course →
Playable & RelaxedPhoto: Puerto CancúnPuerto Cancún Golf ClubTom WeiskopfSituated 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.Fee on requestView course →
Playable & RelaxedPhoto: Le Blanc Spa ResortsRiviera Cancún Golf & ResortsJack NicklausA 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.$249 green feeView course →
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The widest pricing range in Mexican golf.
All-inclusive resorts bundle golf into the room rate. Standalone Mayakoba and Playa Mujeres bookings run premium. The all-inclusive arbitrage is the entire game here.
| Cost Element | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (commercial) | $210 | $480 | 25+ direct US cities to CUN |
| Accommodation (4 nights) | $1,100 | $3,800 | All-inclusive → Mayakoba luxury |
| Green fees (3 rounds) | $510 | $870 | Or bundled in room rate |
| Caddie tips | $60 | $120 | $20–$40 per round standard |
| Club rentals (optional) | $0 | $120 | Available at all major courses |
| Ground transport | $120 | $340 | Resort shuttle → private SUV |
| Food & beverage | $200 | $900 | Often included in all-inclusive |
| Total all-in (per person) | $2,200 | $6,590 | Mid-season · 4 nights · 3 rounds |
Moon Palace, Iberostar, and Hard Rock bundle unlimited golf into the room rate. If you're playing 4+ rounds, the all-inclusive math beats a standalone Mayakoba stay by a wide margin. Moon Palace: $310 standalone, or $38 first round / $19 replay for all-inclusive guests. The trade-off is property quality. The rounds are effectively paid for at check-in.
August through October is statistically the highest-risk window for the Caribbean coast. Travel insurance with hurricane coverage is standard for any trip booked in this window. The off-season pricing reflects the risk.
Getting there and along the coast.
Airport + arrivals
Cancun International (CUN) — direct service from 25+ US cities. Customs typically 20–45 minutes. Multiple FBO options for private aviation. Tulum International (TQO), opened 2023, serves the south end of the corridor.
Getting to courses
Highway 307 runs the length of the Riviera Maya — well-maintained, signed in English, tolls $8–$15 USD for the full stretch. CUN → Playa Mujeres: 20 min north. CUN → El Tinto / Puerto Cancun: 10–20 min. CUN → Moon Palace: 20 min south. CUN → Iberostar: 20 min south (Hotel Zone). CUN → Mayakoba / El Camaleón: 50 min south. CUN → Gran Coyote: 60 min south. CUN → PGA Riviera Maya: 90 min south.
Between courses
Mayakoba's courses share a single property — walking distance between clubhouses. Moon Palace, Hard Rock, and Iberostar sit within the Hotel Zone cluster. Puerto Cancun is standalone, between the Hotel Zone and downtown. Most courses include hotel transportation in the green fee for groups of 2+.
Currency + tips
USD accepted everywhere. Most green fees quoted in USD. Tip caddies $20–$40 per round. Highway tolls available in pesos or USD at the booths.
When to play.
Dec – Apr · 75–85°F · Very High · $$$
Low humidity, minimal rain, manageable trade winds. Christmas through Easter sells out all-inclusive inventory 4–8 months in advance. Book early or shift to shoulder.
May – Jul · 80–90°F · Moderate · $$
Warmer, more humid, rooms drop 25–40% off peak. Morning tee times finish before the humidity peaks. Best value window for Mayakoba and Playa Mujeres.
Aug – Nov · 80–90°F · Low · $
Highest hurricane-risk window in Mexico. Insurance non-negotiable. Late November transitions to peak as the season closes — sharpest end-of-off-season rates.
Your questions, answered.
Cancun and the Riviera Maya have more than 12 championship golf courses along 80 miles of Caribbean coastline, from Playa Mujeres north of Cancun all the way to PGA Riviera Maya near Tulum. Key designers include Greg Norman (Playa Mujeres, El Camaleón), Jack Nicklaus (Moon Palace, Riviera Cancun Golf Club), Tom Weiskopf (Puerto Cancun), Nick Price (El Tinto, Gran Coyote), and Robert Trent Jones Jr. (PGA Riviera Maya). Most courses are resort-affiliated but publicly accessible with advance booking.
El Camaleón at Mayakoba is a Greg Norman-designed championship course at the Mayakoba resort complex in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It hosted the PGA Tour Mayakoba Golf Classic from 2007 to 2022 — the only PGA Tour event in Mexico during that period. The course routes through three ecosystems: mangrove, jungle, and beach, with the famous par-3 7th hole playing over a natural limestone cenote. Access is limited to guests of the Mayakoba resort hotels: Andaz, Banyan Tree, Fairmont, and Rosewood.
El Camaleón at Mayakoba is the most historically significant — PGA Tour host for 15 years. Puerto Cancun Golf Club is the most consistently ranked by Golf Advisor (#2 in Mexico in 2020, #8 in 2024). Playa Mujeres offers the best combination of ocean views and public access. PGA Riviera Maya (near Tulum) won Best Golf Course in Mexico at the 2024 World Golf Awards. The right answer depends on where you are staying and whether you prioritize access, tournament pedigree, or scenery.
Yes, but only as guests of the four Mayakoba resort hotels — Andaz, Banyan Tree, Fairmont, or Rosewood Mayakoba. There is no public day-pass. The green fee runs $250–$353 USD including transportation. For publicly accessible courses in the Playa del Carmen area, Playa Mujeres, Puerto Cancun, Gran Coyote, and PGA Riviera Maya all offer direct booking without a resort stay.
Moon Palace Golf Club offers the strongest all-inclusive golf package in Cancun. All-inclusive guests pay only $38 for the first round and $19 for subsequent rounds (plus cart fee) — instead of the $310 standard green fee. Iberostar Cancun Golf Club offers unlimited golf at $109 per day for the 2025–2026 season for Iberostar guests. Hard Rock Riviera Maya also bundles golf into the room rate. The all-inclusive math works for golfers playing 3+ rounds during a stay.
Yes. Puerto Cancun Golf Club is a public-access course with direct booking — no resort affiliation required. Tom Weiskopf designed the 7,241-yard, par-72 layout in 2013 between Cancun's Hotel Zone and downtown. Green fees run $270 ($165 twilight). Several holes play along the Caribbean shoreline and the Puerto Cancun marina, and the closing par-4 18th finishes on an island green in the property's main canal. Ranked top 10 in Mexico by Golf Advisor every year from 2020 to 2024.
Yes. PGA Riviera Maya offers direct public booking with no resort stay required. Located 90 minutes south of Cancun at Tulum Country Club, the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design opened in 2010 and became the first PGA of America partner destination in Latin America in 2019. Won Best Golf Course in Mexico at the 2024 World Golf Awards and hosted Mexico's first Korn Ferry Tour event in 2025. The course routes through cenotes, limestone terrain, and dense jungle — a Korn Ferry-level layout open to outside players.
December through April — dry, 75–85°F, low humidity, manageable trade winds. For the best value, May and early July deliver near-peak conditions with rooms 25–40% off peak rates. Avoid August through October: the highest hurricane-risk window on the Caribbean coast. Late November transitions back toward peak as the hurricane season closes — the sharpest end-of-off-season rates on the corridor. Travel insurance with hurricane coverage is standard for any trip booked in the off-season window.
A 4-night, 3-round trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya runs $2,200 on the lower end (all-inclusive resort with bundled golf) to $6,590 at the luxury tier (Mayakoba-level accommodation plus standalone green fees). The all-inclusive arbitrage is the key variable: Moon Palace guests can play 3 rounds for under $100 total — a fraction of the $870 standalone cost for the same number of rounds at premium courses. Green fees alone range from $109 (Iberostar guest rate) to $353 at El Camaleón at Mayakoba.
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Sources & notes
- · PGA Tour — Mayakoba Golf Classic records (2007–2022)
- · Korn Ferry Tour — PGA Riviera Maya 2025 event records
- · World Golf Awards — 2024 Best Golf Course in Mexico (PGA Riviera Maya)
- · Resort pricing decks: Mayakoba · Moon Palace · Iberostar · Hard Rock (Q1 2026)
- · Banco de México — peso/USD exchange data (May 2026)
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