Destination · Mexico
Cozumel & Riviera Maya
Cozumel, Playa del Carmen & Cancún (Mexico)
El Camaleón Mayakoba, Cozumel CC, Playa Mujeres, and the Caribbean side of Mexican golf - pair it with reef diving and Mayan ruins.
Updated May 2026 · By the Pinseekers Travel team
The short answer
Mexico's Caribbean coast - Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Cancún - is the year-round counterpart to Pinseekers' Pacific-side Cabo trip. We pair El Camaleón Mayakoba (long-time PGA Tour and now LIV host), Cozumel Country Club, Playa Mujeres, and Iberostar Playa Paraíso for groups of 4-12. Best months are November through April. Pair the trip with Cozumel reef diving, Tulum ruins, and Riviera Maya beaches.
Best season
November - April (December-March peak)
Trip length
4-5 nights / 3-4 rounds
Group size
4 - 12 players
Pricing from
$3,500 - $7,500 per player
Best for
Winter golf escape, partner trips, golf-and-beach Caribbean trips
Fly into
CUN (Cancún, gateway for Riviera Maya) or CZM (Cozumel direct)
On the Ground
“El Camaleon at Mayakoba is your marquee round - you're playing where the PGA Tour plays. The other move is mixing in the local cenote experience between rounds. Groups expect golf-only and leave wishing they'd booked a half-day cenote tour, so we build it in.”
Billy Belair, PGA Professional · Co-Founder, Pinseekers Travel
The courses we play
| Course | Designer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Camaleón Mayakoba | Greg Norman (2005) | Caribbean jungle/coastal |
| Cozumel Country Club | Jack Nicklaus (2001) | Caribbean island parkland |
| Playa Mujeres Golf Club | Greg Norman (2007) | Caribbean coastal |
| Iberostar Playa Paraíso (The Cancún Course) | P.B. Dye (2003) | Resort jungle/cenote |
El Camaleón Mayakoba
Greg Norman (2005) · Caribbean jungle/coastal · 7,039 yds, par 71
PGA Tour Mayakoba Golf Classic host 2007-2022, now LIV Golf Mayakoba host. Three distinct environments - jungle, oceanfront, mangrove - plus an actual cenote (sinkhole) on Hole 7. The benchmark Riviera Maya round.
Cozumel Country Club
Jack Nicklaus (2001) · Caribbean island parkland · 6,734 yds, par 72
The only championship course on Cozumel. Nicklaus design with mangrove edges and Caribbean breezes. Well-conditioned and dramatically less busy than the mainland courses.
Playa Mujeres Golf Club
Greg Norman (2007) · Caribbean coastal · 7,250 yds, par 72
Three holes along the Caribbean and three beside a saltwater lagoon. 25 minutes north of Cancún airport, far quieter than the Hotel Zone courses.
Iberostar Playa Paraíso (The Cancún Course)
P.B. Dye (2003) · Resort jungle/cenote · 6,652 yds, par 72
Built around natural cenotes and tropical jungle. The 'second round' option - playable, scenic, and a fraction of the Mayakoba green fee.
Sample itinerary
A representative routing - every Pinseekers trip is tuned to the group's travel windows, handicaps, and tee-time preferences.
Day 1
Arrive Cancún → Riviera Maya
Land CUN by midday. Transfer 50 minutes south to Mayakoba (Andaz, Banyan Tree, or Fairmont). Welcome dinner at Hartwood in Tulum (60 min south) or on-property at Casa Amate.
Day 2
El Camaleón Mayakoba - the marquee round
Caddie round at El Camaleón. Lunch at the clubhouse with views of the cenote. Afternoon: cenote swim at Gran Cenote (Tulum) or beach time at Mayakoba. Group dinner at Casa Amate.
Day 3
Iberostar Playa Paraíso + Tulum
Morning round at Iberostar Playa Paraíso. Lunch at the clubhouse. Afternoon: Tulum ruins private guide (mid-afternoon for cooler temperatures). Dinner at Hartwood or Arca.
Day 4
Cozumel ferry day
Morning ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel (45 min). Round at Cozumel Country Club. Lunch on the seafront. Afternoon: snorkel or two-tank reef dive on the Palancar Reef. Return ferry. Dinner back at the resort.
Day 5
Playa Mujeres + departure
Morning round at Playa Mujeres (north of Cancún airport - 90 min from Mayakoba). Closing lunch on the beach. Afternoon departure from CUN.
Lodging & basecamp
Basecamp: Andaz Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, or Fairmont Mayakoba
All three Mayakoba properties share the same lagoon-and-mangrove resort village with golf-cart access to El Camaleón. Andaz is contemporary; Banyan Tree is the spa-and-villa tier; Fairmont is the family-friendly all-inclusive option. For Cozumel-focused trips, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel is the on-island choice.
When to go
November-April is the prime window - 75-85°F, low humidity, low rain. December-March is peak (and most expensive). May-October is the wet season with afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity. Hurricane season runs June-November but rarely cancels a trip on the Caribbean coast inside the 7-day forecast window.
Getting there & transfers
CUN (Cancún International) is the gateway for Riviera Maya - direct flights from most US East Coast and Midwest cities, 50-minute drive south to Mayakoba. CZM (Cozumel International) is direct from select US East Coast cities for Cozumel-focused trips. Pinseekers arranges private van transfers and an in-country driver.
Pricing tiers
Indicative ranges. Final quotes depend on group size, season, lodging, and tee-time tier - email events@pinseekerstravel.com for a custom build.
Standard
$3,500 - $4,800 per player
- · 4 nights at Andaz Mayakoba (shared rooms)
- · 3 rounds: El Camaleón, Iberostar, Playa Mujeres
- · Welcome dinner + breakfast daily
- · Group transfers from CUN
- · Cenote swim afternoon
Premium
$4,800 - $6,500 per player
- · 5 nights at Banyan Tree Mayakoba (single rooms / villa)
- · 4 rounds (adds Cozumel ferry day)
- · Two group dinners (Casa Amate + Hartwood)
- · Tulum ruins private guide afternoon
- · Half-day Cozumel reef snorkel charter
Black Card
$6,500 - $9,000 per player
- · 5 nights in a private Banyan Tree pool villa
- · 5 rounds with caddies on every round
- · Private chef dinner in villa with sommelier-paired Mexican wine flight
- · Two-tank dive charter on Palancar Reef (Cozumel)
- · Private aviation CUN coordination
Tipping & budget tips
- El Camaleón green fees run $300-$400 USD plus mandatory caddie/forecaddie. Tip caddie $40-$60 USD per bag, end of round, cash.
- Mayakoba properties run all-inclusive options - for golf groups doing 2-3 dinners off-property, the room-only rate is usually better value.
- Tulum dining (Hartwood, Arca, Rosa Negra) books 6-8 weeks ahead in winter peak. Reserve early.
- Cozumel ferry timing matters - first morning ferry (7 am) is the only way to play 18 and return same day comfortably.
- Hurricane-season cancellations: book through credit cards with travel insurance baked in (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum) for free name-storm coverage.
Common questions about Cozumel & Riviera Maya golf trips
How much does a Cozumel & Riviera Maya golf trip cost per person?
Pinseekers Travel Cozumel & Riviera Maya trips run $3,500 - $7,500 per player. Final pricing depends on group size, season, lodging tier, the caddie program, and whether you add premium rounds or off-property activities. We publish standard, premium, and black-card tiers on this page; email events@pinseekerstravel.com with your dates and roster size and we'll come back with a custom quote within one business day.
What is the best time of year for a Cozumel & Riviera Maya golf trip?
The prime window for Cozumel & Riviera Maya is November - April (December-March peak). Conditioning, weather, and tee-time access all peak in that range. Shoulder months can drop pricing 20-30% with most days still playable. We don't book outside the prime window unless the group prefers off-season value over guaranteed weather - the "When to go" section above breaks down each month in detail.
How many days should a Cozumel & Riviera Maya golf trip be?
Most Cozumel & Riviera Maya groups travel for 4-5 nights / 3-4 rounds. Shorter than that and the marquee rounds feel rushed; longer and fatigue cuts into scoring on the closing days. We size every trip to the group's travel windows, handicaps, and how many courses they want to play - the sample itinerary on this page is one representative routing, not the only shape the trip can take.
What are the must-play courses at Cozumel & Riviera Maya?
The marquee rounds we sequence on a Cozumel & Riviera Maya trip are El Camaleón Mayakoba, Cozumel Country Club, Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Iberostar Playa Paraíso (The Cancún Course). Each is profiled in "The courses we play" section above with designer, course type, and the strategic reason it earns a tee time on the schedule. Additional add-on rounds and replay options are available for groups that want to extend the trip or get a second crack at a favorite layout.
What's the closest airport to Cozumel & Riviera Maya?
Most groups fly into CUN (Cancún, gateway for Riviera Maya) or CZM (Cozumel direct). Pinseekers arranges group transfers from the airport to the basecamp and between courses for groups of four or more, with larger groups split across multiple vans. Private aviation arrivals are coordinated separately when the group has access. The "Getting there & transfers" section above lists the alternates worth considering.
Can I ship my golf clubs to Cozumel & Riviera Maya?
Yes. Pinseekers handles club shipping on every trip via Ship Sticks or Luggage Forward, with door-to-door pickup from your home or club and delivery to the resort bag room before arrival. Most groups ship one direction and fly back with their sticks; we coordinate the pickup window, the labels, and the resort hand-off so you land and play.
What's a typical group size for a Cozumel & Riviera Maya golf trip?
Cozumel & Riviera Maya trips typically run 4 - 12 players. The format suits winter golf escape, partner trips, golf-and-beach Caribbean trips. Smaller groups (under the listed minimum) are workable but lose tee-time flexibility; larger groups need a custom build and a longer lead time for lodging blocks. Tell us your roster size in the brief and we'll size the routing - and the sample itinerary - around it.
How early should I book a Cozumel & Riviera Maya golf trip?
Book Cozumel & Riviera Maya trips six to twelve months ahead for prime-season dates. Marquee rounds and on-property lodging fill earliest, especially over weekends in the November - April (December-March peak) window. Off-season and weekday trips can sometimes be confirmed inside 90 days. Send the brief as soon as the group's dates are firm; we hold tee times the same week the contract is signed.
Are caddies available at Cozumel & Riviera Maya?
Caddies are available at most Cozumel & Riviera Maya courses and required at a few. Pinseekers books the caddie program with the round - including forecaddies, pro-line caddies, and walking-only setups where the property requires it. We brief every caddie on the group's preferences before the round goes off, and tipping guidance is included in the trip packet so nobody is guessing on the first tee.
Does Pinseekers handle non-golfer activities at Cozumel & Riviera Maya?
Yes. Pinseekers coordinates non-golfer activities on every Cozumel & Riviera Maya trip - spa, dining, off-property tours, cultural experiences, fishing, and whatever else the group's spouses or non-golfing partners want to fit in. Tell us in the brief who's traveling and what they want to do, and we'll build the parallel schedule into the trip without making it feel like a separate booking.
Further Reading
Plan your Cozumel & Riviera Maya trip
Pinseekers Travel runs Cozumel & Riviera Maya trips end-to-end - tee times, lodging, transfers, dining, and the on-trip schedule. Send a brief and we'll come back with two routings within one business day.
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Last updated: 2026-05-05