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What is the best time of year to go to Costa Maya Mexico?

The best time to visit is between December and March when the weather is most settled. The hottest month of the year is May with an average daily maximum of 36 C and an average low of 23 C. The coolest month of the year is December with an average daily maximum of 28 C and an average low of 20 C.



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Costa Maya beaches are known by few but loved by those who take the time to visit this southern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. With little development and more reliance on the natural beauty of the sea, beaches and palm trees, the Costa Maya is a great place to visit and step back in time.

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Once a sleepy enclave of fishing villages nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, today Costa Maya is a gateway to incredible natural wonders, ancient Mayan ruins, and some of Mexico's best diving. There are activities for every traveler's pace in Costa Maya.

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The driest month is May with 8 mm of rainfall and 30 perfect sunny days. The wettest month is October with 89 mm of rain over 5 days.

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As we are in the tropics, the Mayan Riviera weather does include rain. And the majority of rain falls between July and September. These months have 70% of the rainfall during the year. But, even in the wettest period, this rain falls on average only 6 days a month!

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Chacchoben ruins are by far the most popular Mayan ruins Costa Maya offers cruise passengers. In large part, this is because Chacchoben is the closest ruins site to the port. It will only take 55 - 60 minutes to travel from the ocean to the jungle location of Chacchoben.

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Experienced snorkelers will be dazzled. It is also extremely well protected from the open ocean so it offers a safe and comfortable environment for novice snorkelers.

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Mexico has a high risk of violent crime, including murder, armed robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping. Don't travel at night outside major cities.

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The U.S. State Department recently updated Mexico's Travel Advisory 2023 for U.S. Tourists traveling to Mexico due to crime in several Mexican states popular with American tourists. “Violent crime—such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery—is widespread and common in Mexico,” warns the State Department.

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Here are a few tips that will come in handy while you're in Mexico: ? Drink bottled water only, and avoid ice in drinks. ? Stick to well-cooked, hot foods and avoid raw or undercooked meats, fish, and vegetables. ? Hot food should be hot, not warm.

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The mosquitos can be bad. Especially at dawn and dusk and if it's just rained which is common for your time frame.

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Playa del Carmen, the north beach in Tulum, and Akumal all have lifeguards for the beaches but they are limited. Swim close to shore and it you are not a big swimmer, wear a life vest. Waves will not get to big, this is a not a surfers paradise so swimming can be done every day!

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