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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
Jan
57°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
Feb
58°F 14°C
43°F 6°C
Mar
63°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
Apr
66°F 18°C
46°F 7°C
May
72°F 22°C
51°F 10°C

Extended Forecast
Friday
Dec 25
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
Saturday
Dec 26
Hi:
61°F 16°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Sunday
Dec 27
Hi:
59°F 15°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
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Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Resident population: 125,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports, archaeological tours
  • 71,882 TripAdvisor reviews of 1,036 accommodations, 116 attractions and 310 restaurants
The Mayan Riviera, Mexico's Caribbean coastline, is more than just the resort town of Playa del Carmen. Stretching from the fishing village of Puerto Morales to the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an, the area offers visitors a plethora of both eco-tourism and luxury destinations.
Best fare found from Los Angeles to San Jose: $129

Things to Do: Outdoors (land) sports

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Natural Bridges State Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 31 attractions in Santa Cruz

A refuge for wintering Monarch Butterflies, this park boasts a sandy cove, tidepools, a nature trail through the Butterfly Preserve, and several hiking trails. There is also a bicycle path around the perimeter of the park.

Attraction type: Geological formation; State park; Beach
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Wilder Ranch State Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 31 attractions in Santa Cruz

Website: http://www.parks....

Attraction type: State park
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