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Because of the geographical location and general description, Cancun could be a part of the named Mayan Riviera, but they are always referred as separate mainly for touristic strategy reasons. GEOGRAPHY The terrain is flat, covered by low tropical jungle, and its coasts alongside the Caribbean provide many kilometers of powdery white sand beaches, inlets, bays, and mangrove swamps. Due to the limestone soil in this entire zone, there are no important rivers with the exception of the Hondo, a navigable river on the border with Guatemala. The most important lagoons are Coba, North of Tulum, Bacalar to the Northeast of Chetumal, the State's capital, and Chichancanab, between Santa Rosa and Polyuc. Sweetwater " Cenote s" are abundant in the region, giving rise to the ancient population centers of the Maya culture. CLIMATE The average annual temperature ranges from 77 °F (25 °C) to 86 °F (30 °C). Cenote water temperature for snorkeling or diving is around 76 °F (24 °C) year-round. Offshore water temperatures range from 78 °F (26 °C) in January to 84 °F (29 °C) in August. May through November is the rainy season. DESTINATIONS The main touristic destinations within the Mayan Riviera are (from north to south): Although the Riviera is known to go as far as Felipe Carrillo Puerto. What almost all those destinations, and several other smaller among them, have in common are beautiful white sanded beaches, Mayan ruins, eco-tourism, wildlife encounters and touristic facilities from hotels to hut-rooms, luxury restaurants to beach snacks, beautiful attractions such as Xel-Ha, Xcaret, and a lot more. EXTERNAL LINKS
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