Cancún: 4 places to see around RIU Latino resort
A 30.5 km route exploring the Cancun, Mexico area around the RIU Latino all-inclusive resort. This adults-only property features five pools with water slides, a massive private beach with turquoise Caribbean waters, and multiple dining venues spread across its modern U-shaped layout.
- Distance
- 30.5 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Lobby & Sports Bar
- End
- RIU Latino
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Lobby & Sports Bar — Social hub featuring live entertainment, cocktails, and sports broadcasts where guests gather for evening activities and casual dining.
- Beach & Ocean
- Food & Restaurants — Multiple on-site dining venues serving international and Mexican cuisines, providing all-inclusive meal options throughout the day.
- RIU Latino
Useful for your trip
- Save money
- Book on Expedia or Plannin for deals. Reviewer paid $2,000 CAD (~$1,500 USD) for 7-night stay including flight.
- Where to stay
- Ocean view rooms have distant beach views. Partial ocean view rooms offer similar value at lower cost.
- Where to stay
- Swim-up rooms overlook courtyard instead of ocean; good for privacy and late-night swimming without main pool crowds.
- Timing
- Claim pool loungers by 10:00 a.m.; they free up around 2:00 p.m. On weekly RIU pool party days, swim-up bar pools are quieter.
- Timing
- Claim oceanfront beach loungers by 8:30 a.m.; earlier if you want umbrellas. Beach walk in hot/humid weather is long on deep sand.
- Food
- Fusion restaurant has highest quality dining. Specialty buffet (Asian) offers sushi and Chinese. Main buffet has fresh variety.
- Food
- 24/7 sports bar offers late-night food (sandwiches, burgers, nachos, pastries) when restaurants close.
- Tip
- Bring insulated tumbler for beach drinks; poolside drink service takes time. No room service; use 24/7 sports bar instead.
- Tip
- Pack small bills for tipping in pesos or USD. Tip well for faster drink service at pool bars.
- Timing
- Pools close at 7:00 p.m. Nightclub open 11:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Nightly shows and entertainment at stage.
- Tip
- Five water slides available but very hot to climb stairs in humid weather. Five pools total with 2 swim-up bars.
- Avoid
- Gym is small, gets busy 7:30–10:30 a.m., and becomes extremely hot. Quieter after 10:30 a.m.
Video on this route
Cancun’s BEST Adults-Only Resort…for the Price (RIU Latino Review)