The Mayakoba resort community, an eco-friendly getaway in Mexico’s Rivera Maya, is situated on 1,581 acres of rain forest that give way to pristine beaches and emerald ocean vistas. The community—which includes Rosewood, Fairmont, and Banyan Tree resorts—is connected by 6 miles of freshwater lagoons. Guests can travel by boat to various properties through specially crafted canals; consequently, the area has been called the Venice of the Yucatán.

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