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Experience 18 holes of championship golf woven into the Mayan jungle at PGA Riviera Maya. Upgrade Vacations offers a twilight round that pairs luxury and landscape for an unmatched Riviera Maya outing.
Experience 18 holes of championship golf woven into the Mayan jungle at PGA Riviera Maya. Upgrade Vacations offers a twilight round that pairs luxury and landscape for an unmatched Riviera Maya outing.
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Operated by Upgrade Vacations · Akumal, Quintana Roo
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the PGA Riviera Maya Golf Course offers an immersive 18-hole golf experience that stands apart from the region’s more common aquatic adventures. Located near the coastal town of Akumal in Quintana Roo, this course blends championship golf with the raw beauty of the Mayan jungle. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones II and opened in 2010, it stretches over 7,272 yards, challenging golfers with its strategic layout featuring natural lakes, dense native jungle, and even cenotes that enrich the landscape’s character.
Upgrade Vacations invites guests to enjoy the Twilight Golf experience here—a four-hour outing timed to capture the shifting light as the sun dips behind the jungle canopy, casting dramatic shadows and lending an almost cinematic feel to each shot. Alongside a green fee, the package includes a golf cart, practice balls, hydration with three bottles of water, and round-trip transportation, making it a seamless premium offering.
The course is notable not just for its length or design but for how the natural environment is woven into every hole. Cenotes—natural sinkholes typical to the Yucatán Peninsula—serve both as water hazards and as stunning visual highlights, a nod to the area’s unique geology. The lush flora offers shade and the occasional glimpse of local wildlife, including iguanas and exotic bird species, immersing golfers in a living ecosystem.
As the first golf course developed by the Piñero Group in the region, it represents a significant effort to marry luxury sports tourism with environmental sensitivity. Visitors heading here often come from Cancún, the closest major hub, seeking a sophisticated, active escape beyond beach lounging.
Whether you’re an experienced golfer or seeking to add a unique physical and scenic outing to your Riviera Maya itinerary, this course provides a standout adventure where sport and nature intersect in unforgettable harmony.
moderate.
4 hours.
Good general fitness recommended to navigate walking and occasional slopes over 18 holes.
Yes, round-trip transportation service from Akumal is included with your booking.
Golf carts are included and recommended due to the course’s length and terrain.
Players with basic golf skills are welcome, though familiarizing yourself with intermediate golf will enhance the experience.
Native birds, iguanas, and occasional small reptiles are commonly spotted around water features.
Standard golf attire is required, including collared shirts and proper golf shoes with soft spikes.
Reservations are non-refundable or modifiable within 48 hours prior, and group bookings have a 15-day advance cutoff.
The course integrates the natural cenotes characteristic of the Yucatán Peninsula, locales historically sacred to the Maya.
Efforts are in place to preserve the jungle ecosystem within the course boundaries, minimizing chemical use and protecting native flora and fauna.
Upgrade Vacations is a Cancún-based tour operator specializing in golf trips, tee time bookings, and equipment rentals across Cancún and the Riviera Maya. The business coordinates access to a wide selection of regional courses and lists designer and signature details where available. Upgrade Vacations arranges rounds at courses including Riviera Cancun Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus), Moon Palace Golf Course (Jack Nicklaus), Puerto Cancun Golf Club (Tom Weiskopf), Iberostar Playa Paraiso (P.B. Dye), El Camaleon, El Tinto, Coyote Golf Club, Hard Rock Riviera Maya, Playa Mujeres, and PGA Riviera Maya. Many trip listings include morning and twilight tee times and specify on‑course features such as par 72 layouts, island holes, and elevation changes. Select packaged trips note all‑inclusive amenities like food and drinks and list transportation where transfers are included. Rental equipment options are offered, with premium Callaway XR sets, Rogue 2023 rental sets, and a dozen golf balls included in some packages. Upgrade Vacations focuses on organizing logistics and equipment so visiting golfers can concentrate on play. All trip pages provide detailed inclusions, tee time availability, and rental terms; travelers should review individual trip descriptions, booking policies, and course rules before reserving.
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