ChampionshipEl Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
Riviera Maya·18 holes
Mexico's most prestigious course — PGA Tour host, Greg Norman design, winding through mangroves, cenotes, and beachfront at Mayakoba.
$280–$375Book Now
Golf in Riviera Maya
Quintana Roo, Mexico
About Golf in Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya stretches along 100 miles of Caribbean coastline south of Cancun, offering a more intimate, nature-focused alternative. The region is best known for Mayakoba's El Camaleón — a Greg Norman-designed course that hosts the PGA Tour's WBC-Mexico Championship and regularly ranks among the top courses in Latin America.
El Camaleón's layout is extraordinary: holes weave through mangrove lagoons, cenotes (natural sinkholes), and beachfront terrain. Playing it feels unlike anything in the US golf experience. Beyond Mayakoba, the Riviera Maya offers a growing roster of excellent courses — from Gran Coyote Golf Club and Iberostar Playa Paraíso to newer arrivals like Hard Rock Golf Club and the Nicklaus Design at Vidanta Riviera Maya.
The Riviera Maya is a strong choice for golfers who want to combine a luxury resort experience with world-class golf, and who prefer the natural jungle atmosphere over Cancun's urban bustle. Playa del Carmen serves as the main hub, with Tulum gaining popularity for more eco-focused travelers.
Golf Courses in Riviera Maya
Championship
ChampionshipPGA Riviera Maya — Championship Course
Riviera Maya·18 holes
The top-rated course in the Riviera Maya — a PGA-branded championship layout with exceptional conditioning and a 9.0 rating from 34 reviews.
$106–$255Book Now
IntermediateEl Tinto Golf Course
Riviera Maya·18 holes
A well-regarded 18-hole layout in northern Riviera Maya, set through dense tropical jungle with natural cenote features.
$140–$190Book Now
IntermediateGran Coyote Golf Club
Riviera Maya·18 holes
A boutique 18-hole course in Riviera Maya with an 8.1 rating — a smaller, more intimate alternative to the big resort tracks.
$260–$325Book Now
IntermediateHard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya·18 holes
Robert von Hagge's 18-hole design at the Hard Rock Hotel complex, delivering solid resort golf in a well-appointed tropical setting.
$180–$250Book Now
IntermediateIberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club
Riviera Maya·18 holes
P.B. Dye's tropical 18-hole design within the Iberostar resort complex — strong value for Riviera Maya visitors.
$180–$250Book Now
BeginnerPGA Riviera Maya — Executive Course
Riviera Maya·9 holes
The most affordable golf option in the Riviera Maya — a compact executive layout ideal for beginners or a quick warm-up round.
$49–$117Book Now
AdvancedThe Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya·18 holes
Jack Nicklaus's Riviera Maya design within the Vidanta resort complex — competitive pricing for a signature-pedigree course.
$96–$162Book Now