Punta Tanchacté (Bahía Petempich)

The Riviera Maya region technically starts at Punta Tanchacté (pronounced tan-chak-te), also known as Bahía Petempich, with small hotels on long stretches of beach caressed by turquoise waters. Historically a fishing village, this area has recently developed into an extension of Puerto Morelos with the addition of new hotels and resorts. Just 20 minutes south of Cancún and 5 minutes north of Puerto Morelos, Punta Tanchacté is quieter than neighboring towns but still close enough to the action.