Cancun / Cozumel / Riviera Maya, Mexico

Under the auspices of the renowned PGA champion and golf course designer, Nick Price, the Grand Coral Riviera Maya boasts a magnificent 18-hole golf course where golf pros and amateurs alike can while away pleasant golf days only steps away from the breathtaking Caribbean Sea. Grand Coral Riviera Maya is an excellent example of the way in which golf course designers and developers are working proactively with environmental groups and government agencies, among others, to create golf courses that are planned, constructed and maintained according to a set of standards that fulfill and even surpass local and federal environmental requirements.

The vision of golf course designer Nick Price was to create a golf course that naturally adjusted and was sensitive to the beauty of the already existing environment. The design team carried out a planning and routing study in conjunction with a team of carefully selected experts made up of the Grupo Grand Coral Developer, wildlife consultants, biologists, civil engineers and environmental consultants.

Carved out of the dense Mayan Jungle, the Robert Von Hagge designed 18-hole championship golf course is among the lush foliage of the Yucatan Peninsula and only a few hundred yards away from the crystal-clear, turquoise ocean, and the fine white sands of the Mexican Caribbean Sea.

Recognized as one of the top golf courses in the World, the Playacar Spa & Golf Club is located in the Playa del Carmen hotel zone known as Playacar, just 35 miles south of Cancun International Airport. This magnificent golf course, par 72 with a distance of 7,144 yards is considered the most challenging course in the region.

Riviera Cancun Golf and Resorts has the support of two prestigious companies, the signature of Palace Resorts, a top developer of resort golf courses and spas in the Mayan lands and the signature of the legendary Golden Bear, Mr. Jack Nicklaus, the best player of all time and golf's leading designer. Featuring a rating of 75.6 and a slope of 146, this course boasts strategic bunkering, immaculate greens, stunning layout of fairways, as well as wooden bridges, and a spectacular mexican-contemporary clubhouse to enjoy the tranquility of the natural reserve that surrounds the course.

El Camaleon is located on site at the Fairmont Mayakoba hotel and aptly named for its diverse layout and ever-changing landscape, which bends through tropical jungles, dense mangroves and oceanfront stretches of sand with holes bordered by massive limestone canals. The indigenous and environmentally inspirited design aspects are evident from the opening fairway, by an imposing cenote, an ancient underground cavern that was unearthed during the initial stages of course construction. El Camaleon is the only course in the Riviera Maya featuring two holes just steps from the Caribbean Sea.

While each hole shines with its own particular magic, it's the par-3s that already are earning the loudest raves. Hole No. 15 will define the El Camaleon experience. At only 160 yards from the back marker the hole plays directly towards the vibrant waters of the Caribbean Sea. The large green sets the stage for a memorable shot as the nearby waves gently soothe the golfer's soul. Don't be fooled, this hole is not to be taken lightly, especially when the tropical winds pick up. Regardless of your score, the ocean view will remain with the player long after the round.

The Moon Spa & Golf Club is home to the only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course in Cancun and is set on the rolling Cancun - Riviera Maya landscape. Its dynamic layout requires golfers to navigate through native vegetation as well as numerous wetlands and strategically placed bunkers. Each of the three-nine hole courses offers a distinctive environment that challenges professionals and amateurs as well. Even if you are not a guest in our resort, you are invited to play with us.

Surrounded by the ecological feat, with carefully crafted water holes, jungles, bunkers and greens, utilizing a rearrangement of the site's native plants, trees and other indigenous foliage, Playa Mujeres has become, an international model in preserving the natural flora and wildlife. You will appreciate the lush, well-kept grass and impeccable true-rolling greens. The white sandy beaches and traps are a visual and playing triumph. Several of the holes offer spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and Isla Mujeres.

Everything about the course makes it Cancun's most appealing to the truly discriminating golfer. With its masterfully planned design, expert management and unmatched ocean and lagoon holes, Playa Mujeres Golf Club is already recognized as one of the top courses in Mexico. With a high caliber crew, professional golfers for lessons and tips and a pro shop and restaurant and lounge overlooking the 18th hole that is spectacular.

Carved out of the ancient Mayan Jungle, IBEROSTAR Playa Paraiso Golf Club is one of the latest creations of golf course architect P.B. Dye. The dramatical vertical movement and the distinctive natural rock work are signatures of this unique design, making this par 72 layout a true "one of a kind" in the Mexican Caribbean. Players of all levels will be challenged by the deep bunkers, undulating greens and narrow fairways of this world class 18 hole championship golf course. Featuring conditions only seen at the best golf destinations around the world, Iberostar Playa Paraiso lush paspalum grass covers its 6,800 yards from the tournament tees.

Home of the Canadian Tour Riviera Maya Open and PGA TOUR Monday Qualifier for the Mayakoba Golf Classic, Iberostar Playa Paraiso is centrally located 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen and 20 minutes south of the Cancun International Airport. The green fee includes unlimited food and beverages both on and off the golf course.