Riviera Maya

Mexico

Overview

Riviera Maya, located on the Yucatan Peninsula south of Cancun, is a world-renowned paradise that offers guests white sandy beaches, tranquil blue water, mega all-inclusive resorts, ancient ruins, and adventurous excursions. Everything you need for a fantastic graduation trip experience.

Riviera Maya, located on the Yucatan Peninsula south of Cancun, is a world-renowned paradise that offers guests white sandy beaches, tranquil blue water, mega all-inclusive resorts, ancient ruins, and adventurous excursions. Everything you need for a fantastic trip experience.

Trip Inclusions

A Great Experience from Planning to Traveling to Returning

GradCity provides all of the necessary means for having a wonderful travel experience from start to finish. Here’s what you can expect of the process:

Your group will fly together on preferred air carriers such as United, JetBlue, American Airlines, or even a private GradCity chartered flight.

Upon arrival at your resort, GradCity will provide a welcome orientation and/or destination schedule to give you insight into the resort, destination, and/or events during your stay.

All-Inclusive accommodations mean all your food, drink (alcoholic (18+) and non-alcoholic), and entertainment at the resort are included in your rate!

Our onsite team is available 24/7 during your stay. Availability and number of team members are based on program size.

GradCity sets up private roundtrip transportation for our travelers from the Cancun airport to your resort and back to the airport for your departure.

Daytime pool and/or beach activities are hosted daily by GradCity and/or the resort.

All GradCity travelers will receive a GradCity wristband upon arrival at their destination. This wristband identifies you as part of the GradCity program, includes our emergency number, and gets you access to any exclusive GradCity events and activities.

Enjoy exclusive events for GradCity travelers only. Events vary based on the program and travel week.

Your group will fly together on preferred air carriers such as United, JetBlue, American Airlines, or even a private GradCity chartered flight.

GradCity sets up private roundtrip transportation for our travelers from the Cancun airport to your resort, and back to the airport for your departure.

Upon arrival at your resort, GradCity will provide a welcome orientation and/or destination schedule to give you insight on the resort, destination, and/or events during your stay.

Enjoy exclusive events for GradCity travelers only. Events vary based on program and travel week.

All-Inclusive accommodations means all your food, drink (alcoholic (18+) and non-alcoholic), and entertainment at the resort is included in your rate!

All GradCity travelers will receive a GradCity wristband upon arrival into their destination. This wristband identifies you as part of the GradCity program, includes our emergency number and gets you access to any exclusive GradCity events and activities.

Our onsite team is available 24/7 during your stay. Availability and number of team members are based on program size.

Daytime pool and/or beach activities hosted by GradCity and/or the resort.

Trip Extras

Optional Excursions & Discounts

GradCity offers private group excursions at discounted rates. Looking for something more, GradCity gets exclusive discounts on other cultural and/or adventurous tours & excursions.

Enjoy Mexico’s pristine waters and see it’s tropical wildlife

A bag of assorted GradCity souvenir items for use during your trip and after. For example, drawstring backpacks, sunglasses, SPF lip balm, GradCity cup, etc.
*Swag bag items are subject to change

We custom design a t-shirt to commemorate your GradCity Trip!

Looking for a little excitement? Experience adventures that Mexico has to offer

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Hotels & Resorts

Barcelo Maya Resort Overview

Located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, Barcelo Maya Resort offers guests an array of luxury, activities and relaxation. The Barcelo Maya resort property has six (6) different resort options on this complex including the Barcelo Maya Palace, Barcelo Maya Tropical and Barcelo Maya Riviera – Adults Only.

This mega resort complex includes The Jaguar’s Nightclub (18+), One Disco Club (ages 13-17), non-motorized land and water sports, motorized water sports ($), entertainment team, live shows, spa ($), room service ($), Wi-Fi, adventure park ($), swimming with dolphins ($) and more.

The resort has its own shopping center – Maya Mall – with luxury boutiques, gift shops with souvenirs, a plaza with handcrafted items, and home to Strikers (24-hour Sports Bar), Tokyo Japanese & La Trattoria restaurants, and their own water park!

Additional Riviera Maya Resorts

Viva Wyndham Maya

Learn More

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo

Learn More

Barcelo Maya Palace views
Barcelo Maya Palace senior trip
Barcelo Maya Palace restaurant
Barcelo Maya Palace

Barcelo Maya Palace

The Barcelo Maya Palace is a 5-Star, All-Inclusive resort that offers exclusive services for guests to fully enjoy their stay. This resort offers 6 exclusive dining options, buffet and a la carte, featuring Brazilian, French, Mexican, Caribbean, and American cuisine, along with 4 exclusive bars.

Stay at the Palace and have access to the restaurants, buffet, bars and pool and beach facilities of the hotels Barceló Maya Beach, Barceló Maya Caribe, Barceló Maya Colonial and Barceló Maya Tropical, offering you 22 dining options, 20 bars, 11 pools, shopping, endless entertainment and more!

Barcelo Maya Palace guests do not have access to the Barcelo Maya Riviera – Adults Only.

Resort Inclusions:

All-inclusive dining
All-inclusive non-alcoholic and alcoholic (18+) beverages
Non-motorized land and water sports
Entertainment Team & Daily Activities
Nightly Live Show/Entertainment
Complimentary Wifi
756 rooms (Junior Suites or Suites) with ocean, garden, or pool view
Access to Barceló Maya Beach, Barceló Maya Caribe, Barceló Maya Colonial and Barceló Maya Tropical

Amenities:

Strikers Sports Bar

Fitness Center

U-Spa Wellness ($)

18-hole Miniature Golf Course

Bowling + Arcade ($)

Dolphinarus ($)

Barcy Kids Club (ages 4-12)

Medical Clinic/On Call Doctor

Pirates Island Water Park + Surf Rider ($)

Snorkel Equipment (1 hour per day at no cost)

Room Service ($ – unless in Premium Level room category)

11 Pools including semi-Olympic pools, Adults Only and kids’ pool

Soccer Field, Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, Paddle Tennis/Pickleball Courts (equipment included)

Rooms:

Location

More Hotels From Riviera Maya

Barcelo Maya Tropical

Barcelo Maya Riviera – Adults Only