Mayan Riviera

== English == === Alternative forms === Riviera Maya === Etymology === Calque of Spanish Riviera Maya. From Mayan+Riviera (“region of Europe”), from Italian riviera. From being in the region traditionally inhabited by the Maya. === Proper noun === the Mayan Riviera A coastline on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico; between Cancun and Punta Allen. A holiday spot containing beach resorts reminiscent of the French Riviera. ==== Translations ====