On the rooftops of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, bars let you look at the sea while having a drink above the city.
The Riviera Maya stretches along Mexico's Caribbean coast, and rooftop bars are scattered throughout this region's main towns. You'll find them in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos—each one sits high above the street, letting you look out over the water and surrounding landscape while you drink. Some are in hotels, others stand alone. Some focus on cocktails made with care, others offer cold beer and simple drinks. The rooftops themselves vary: some have lounge chairs where you can settle in for the evening, others feel more like standing bars where people mingle. What they share is the view. From up there, you see the Caribbean Sea stretching toward the horizon, or you look down at the town below as the sun sets and the lights come on.
On the rooftops of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, bars let you look at the sea while having a drink above the city.
The Riviera Maya stretches along Mexico's Caribbean coast, and rooftop bars are scattered throughout this region's main towns. You'll find them in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos—each one sits high above the street, letting you look out over the water and surrounding landscape while you drink. Some are in hotels, others stand alone. Some focus on cocktails made with care, others offer cold beer and simple drinks. The rooftops themselves vary: some have lounge chairs where you can settle in for the evening, others feel more like standing bars where people mingle. What they share is the view. From up there, you see the Caribbean Sea stretching toward the horizon, or you look down at the town below as the sun sets and the lights come on.
The Atico Rooftop Bar and Lounge combines bar service with comfortable seating at height, offering expansive views over the Caribbean Sea and surrounding landscape. This rooftop bar fits within the collection of similar venues scattered across the Riviera Maya's main towns—Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos. From up here, you look out over the water or down at the town below as the sun sets and lights come on. Some rooftops focus on craft cocktails, others on cold beer and simple drinks, but all share the view.
The Fives Rooftop is an elevated dining spot in the Riviera Maya where you can enjoy craft cocktails, local beers, and non-alcoholic drinks while looking out over the Mexican coastal region. It fits naturally into this collection of rooftop bars scattered throughout the area's main towns, each one offering views of the Caribbean Sea or the town below as day turns to night.
Bhanu Sky Kitchen sits on the rooftop of the Kimpton Aluna Hotel on the Riviera Maya. From up there, the view opens onto the Caribbean Sea. The kitchen turns out fusion dishes alongside carefully made cocktails. It works as a place to eat and drink as the sun goes down, with the coast spread out below.
Nana Rooftop Bar sits high above the Riviera Maya's streets as part of the region's rooftop bar culture. This venue serves a thoughtful selection of cocktails and alcoholic beverages. From up there, you look out over the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding coastal landscape. Like other rooftop bars scattered across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, this spot gives you a front-row seat to the water and the town below, especially as the sun sets and evening arrives.
The Straw Hat Hostel and Rooftop Bar provides budget lodging with dormitory and private room options. On the top floor sits a bar where you can look out over the Riviera Maya. It's a place where travelers gather to drink and watch the sunset, seeing the lights of the town come on below.
This rooftop of the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort and Spa is in Cancun, offering views of the sea and the city below. The resort serves cocktails and cold drinks in a relaxed setting where you can watch the Caribbean stretch to the horizon. Guests settle in at sunset, as the lights turn on around the city.
The Fives Oceanfront Puerto Morelos is a beachfront hotel with several restaurants, pools, and lounging areas. From the upper levels, you can see the Caribbean Sea and the town of Puerto Morelos below. It is a good spot to have a drink while the sun goes down and the lights of the town begin to come on.
El Roof by Aruma is a rooftop terrace in the Riviera Maya where the Aruma team prepares cocktails and drinks for guests. You sit outdoors with views across the surrounding landscape as the sun sets. This venue fits naturally among the rooftop bars scattered throughout the region—a place to enjoy a drink while looking out over the town and Caribbean coast below.
The rooftop of the Be Playa Hotel is on the top floor, with a dining area, a bar, a pool, and facilities for guests. From there, you look towards Playa del Carmen and the Caribbean Sea while enjoying a cocktail or a cold beer. The place invites you to stay in the evening and watch the sunset.
Wander Rooftop is a high-level bar in the Riviera Maya with an outdoor terrace where cocktails and drinks are served. From this vantage point, you look out over the sea and the surrounding landscape without obstruction. The bar sits above the street, offering views of the water and the town below as the sun sets and evening comes.
Mumma Rooftop Bar is a rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya where you sit high above the street and look out over the coast and town. The terrace has comfortable furniture and a relaxed setting for enjoying cocktails and drinks. The staff knows how to take care of visitors. From up here, you see the Caribbean Sea stretching away or watch the town lights come on as the sun goes down.
Roof 28 is a rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya where skilled bartenders craft cocktails and serve alcoholic drinks on an outdoor terrace. Perched high above the street, this venue offers clear views of the surrounding landscape and the Caribbean Sea. From here you can watch the sunset and see the town below come alive with lights as evening falls.
La Sirena is a restaurant in Puerto Morelos that is part of this collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya. From the bar terrace, you can see the town's historic lighthouse and the Caribbean sea stretching out in front of you. In the evenings, live music plays while guests eat local and international food and drink.
The rooftop bar at Hunab Tulum sits high above the hotel, giving you views of Tulum and the surrounding landscape. It serves refreshing beverages and cocktails in a tropical setting, just steps away from the archaeological ruins. The bar offers a place to enjoy drinks while taking in the sights around you.
The rooftop of the Thompson Playa del Carmen is part of the row of high-up bars along the Riviera Maya. It sits on a luxury hotel and overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Creative cocktails and top drinks are served in a modern setting. From there, you watch the sunset over the water and enjoy the view while staying above the city.
The Azulik rooftop bar in Tulum sits atop a high-end hotel complex focused on environmental responsibility. From its panoramic terrace, you look directly out over the turquoise Caribbean waters. As part of this collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya, it offers what these establishments share: a view from above where you can watch the sea stretch toward the horizon while the sun sets and the lights of the town come on below.
The terrace of this design hotel offers cocktails with views of the Caribbean Sea. It stands above the streets of Tulum, looking towards the water and the landscape below. The hotel has its own character, and the design catches your eye. At sunset, you watch the sea stretch toward the horizon and the city lights turn on below.
The rooftop of Distrito Panamera in Tulum is a place where it is nice to watch the daily sunsets, offering a wide view of the dense tropical vegetation in the area. It naturally fits with the collection of rooftop bars in the Riviera Maya, where you stand high above the street, looking at the water and the landscape as the sun sets.
Deck 5 Pool and Skybar sits on the fifth floor of the WE Uniq hotel in Playa del Carmen, one of the main towns where rooftop bars dot the Riviera Maya coastline. The terrace holds a pool where you can swim while looking out toward the sea and the town below. It's a place to drink, float, and watch the light change across the water and landscape as the day ends.
Alessia Rooftop is part of the Thompson hotel and offers an elevated space with views of the sea and town below. Here you'll find a pool, DJ performances, and room to relax while looking out over Playa del Carmen. It fits naturally into the collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya, where you sit high above the street and take in the Caribbean horizon.
Gitano Jungle Room sits high above Tulum's streets, surrounded by thick jungle vegetation. From this rooftop, you look out toward the Caribbean Sea and the landscape beyond while sipping craft cocktails. The space blends natural materials with modern furniture, creating a contemporary feel. As evening falls, the town lights below come alive, and you watch the sun disappear over the water.
This rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya offers creative cocktails and refreshing drinks with open views over the ocean and surrounding coastline. Sitting high above the streets of the region, it lets you look out toward the water and the landscape while you enjoy your drink. As the sun sets and the lights come on in the town below, the bar becomes a gathering place where you can watch the day turn into evening from above.
The Atico Rooftop Bar and Lounge combines bar service with comfortable seating at height, offering expansive views over the Caribbean Sea and surrounding landscape. This rooftop bar fits within the collection of similar venues scattered across the Riviera Maya's main towns—Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos. From up here, you look out over the water or down at the town below as the sun sets and lights come on. Some rooftops focus on craft cocktails, others on cold beer and simple drinks, but all share the view.
The Fives Rooftop is an elevated dining spot in the Riviera Maya where you can enjoy craft cocktails, local beers, and non-alcoholic drinks while looking out over the Mexican coastal region. It fits naturally into this collection of rooftop bars scattered throughout the area's main towns, each one offering views of the Caribbean Sea or the town below as day turns to night.
Bhanu Sky Kitchen sits on the rooftop of the Kimpton Aluna Hotel on the Riviera Maya. From up there, the view opens onto the Caribbean Sea. The kitchen turns out fusion dishes alongside carefully made cocktails. It works as a place to eat and drink as the sun goes down, with the coast spread out below.
Nana Rooftop Bar sits high above the Riviera Maya's streets as part of the region's rooftop bar culture. This venue serves a thoughtful selection of cocktails and alcoholic beverages. From up there, you look out over the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding coastal landscape. Like other rooftop bars scattered across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, this spot gives you a front-row seat to the water and the town below, especially as the sun sets and evening arrives.
The Straw Hat Hostel and Rooftop Bar provides budget lodging with dormitory and private room options. On the top floor sits a bar where you can look out over the Riviera Maya. It's a place where travelers gather to drink and watch the sunset, seeing the lights of the town come on below.
This rooftop of the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort and Spa is in Cancun, offering views of the sea and the city below. The resort serves cocktails and cold drinks in a relaxed setting where you can watch the Caribbean stretch to the horizon. Guests settle in at sunset, as the lights turn on around the city.
The Fives Oceanfront Puerto Morelos is a beachfront hotel with several restaurants, pools, and lounging areas. From the upper levels, you can see the Caribbean Sea and the town of Puerto Morelos below. It is a good spot to have a drink while the sun goes down and the lights of the town begin to come on.
El Roof by Aruma is a rooftop terrace in the Riviera Maya where the Aruma team prepares cocktails and drinks for guests. You sit outdoors with views across the surrounding landscape as the sun sets. This venue fits naturally among the rooftop bars scattered throughout the region—a place to enjoy a drink while looking out over the town and Caribbean coast below.
The rooftop of the Be Playa Hotel is on the top floor, with a dining area, a bar, a pool, and facilities for guests. From there, you look towards Playa del Carmen and the Caribbean Sea while enjoying a cocktail or a cold beer. The place invites you to stay in the evening and watch the sunset.
Wander Rooftop is a high-level bar in the Riviera Maya with an outdoor terrace where cocktails and drinks are served. From this vantage point, you look out over the sea and the surrounding landscape without obstruction. The bar sits above the street, offering views of the water and the town below as the sun sets and evening comes.
Mumma Rooftop Bar is a rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya where you sit high above the street and look out over the coast and town. The terrace has comfortable furniture and a relaxed setting for enjoying cocktails and drinks. The staff knows how to take care of visitors. From up here, you see the Caribbean Sea stretching away or watch the town lights come on as the sun goes down.
Roof 28 is a rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya where skilled bartenders craft cocktails and serve alcoholic drinks on an outdoor terrace. Perched high above the street, this venue offers clear views of the surrounding landscape and the Caribbean Sea. From here you can watch the sunset and see the town below come alive with lights as evening falls.
La Sirena is a restaurant in Puerto Morelos that is part of this collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya. From the bar terrace, you can see the town's historic lighthouse and the Caribbean sea stretching out in front of you. In the evenings, live music plays while guests eat local and international food and drink.
The rooftop bar at Hunab Tulum sits high above the hotel, giving you views of Tulum and the surrounding landscape. It serves refreshing beverages and cocktails in a tropical setting, just steps away from the archaeological ruins. The bar offers a place to enjoy drinks while taking in the sights around you.
The rooftop of the Thompson Playa del Carmen is part of the row of high-up bars along the Riviera Maya. It sits on a luxury hotel and overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Creative cocktails and top drinks are served in a modern setting. From there, you watch the sunset over the water and enjoy the view while staying above the city.
The Azulik rooftop bar in Tulum sits atop a high-end hotel complex focused on environmental responsibility. From its panoramic terrace, you look directly out over the turquoise Caribbean waters. As part of this collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya, it offers what these establishments share: a view from above where you can watch the sea stretch toward the horizon while the sun sets and the lights of the town come on below.
The terrace of this design hotel offers cocktails with views of the Caribbean Sea. It stands above the streets of Tulum, looking towards the water and the landscape below. The hotel has its own character, and the design catches your eye. At sunset, you watch the sea stretch toward the horizon and the city lights turn on below.
The rooftop of Distrito Panamera in Tulum is a place where it is nice to watch the daily sunsets, offering a wide view of the dense tropical vegetation in the area. It naturally fits with the collection of rooftop bars in the Riviera Maya, where you stand high above the street, looking at the water and the landscape as the sun sets.
Deck 5 Pool and Skybar sits on the fifth floor of the WE Uniq hotel in Playa del Carmen, one of the main towns where rooftop bars dot the Riviera Maya coastline. The terrace holds a pool where you can swim while looking out toward the sea and the town below. It's a place to drink, float, and watch the light change across the water and landscape as the day ends.
Alessia Rooftop is part of the Thompson hotel and offers an elevated space with views of the sea and town below. Here you'll find a pool, DJ performances, and room to relax while looking out over Playa del Carmen. It fits naturally into the collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya, where you sit high above the street and take in the Caribbean horizon.
Gitano Jungle Room sits high above Tulum's streets, surrounded by thick jungle vegetation. From this rooftop, you look out toward the Caribbean Sea and the landscape beyond while sipping craft cocktails. The space blends natural materials with modern furniture, creating a contemporary feel. As evening falls, the town lights below come alive, and you watch the sun disappear over the water.
This rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya offers creative cocktails and refreshing drinks with open views over the ocean and surrounding coastline. Sitting high above the streets of the region, it lets you look out toward the water and the landscape while you enjoy your drink. As the sun sets and the lights come on in the town below, the bar becomes a gathering place where you can watch the day turn into evening from above.
The Atico Rooftop Bar and Lounge combines bar service with comfortable seating at height, offering expansive views over the Caribbean Sea and surrounding landscape. This rooftop bar fits within the collection of similar venues scattered across the Riviera Maya's main towns—Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos. From up here, you look out over the water or down at the town below as the sun sets and lights come on. Some rooftops focus on craft cocktails, others on cold beer and simple drinks, but all share the view.
The Fives Rooftop is an elevated dining spot in the Riviera Maya where you can enjoy craft cocktails, local beers, and non-alcoholic drinks while looking out over the Mexican coastal region. It fits naturally into this collection of rooftop bars scattered throughout the area's main towns, each one offering views of the Caribbean Sea or the town below as day turns to night.
Bhanu Sky Kitchen sits on the rooftop of the Kimpton Aluna Hotel on the Riviera Maya. From up there, the view opens onto the Caribbean Sea. The kitchen turns out fusion dishes alongside carefully made cocktails. It works as a place to eat and drink as the sun goes down, with the coast spread out below.
Nana Rooftop Bar sits high above the Riviera Maya's streets as part of the region's rooftop bar culture. This venue serves a thoughtful selection of cocktails and alcoholic beverages. From up there, you look out over the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding coastal landscape. Like other rooftop bars scattered across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Morelos, this spot gives you a front-row seat to the water and the town below, especially as the sun sets and evening arrives.
The Straw Hat Hostel and Rooftop Bar provides budget lodging with dormitory and private room options. On the top floor sits a bar where you can look out over the Riviera Maya. It's a place where travelers gather to drink and watch the sunset, seeing the lights of the town come on below.
This rooftop of the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort and Spa is in Cancun, offering views of the sea and the city below. The resort serves cocktails and cold drinks in a relaxed setting where you can watch the Caribbean stretch to the horizon. Guests settle in at sunset, as the lights turn on around the city.
The Fives Oceanfront Puerto Morelos is a beachfront hotel with several restaurants, pools, and lounging areas. From the upper levels, you can see the Caribbean Sea and the town of Puerto Morelos below. It is a good spot to have a drink while the sun goes down and the lights of the town begin to come on.
El Roof by Aruma is a rooftop terrace in the Riviera Maya where the Aruma team prepares cocktails and drinks for guests. You sit outdoors with views across the surrounding landscape as the sun sets. This venue fits naturally among the rooftop bars scattered throughout the region—a place to enjoy a drink while looking out over the town and Caribbean coast below.
The rooftop of the Be Playa Hotel is on the top floor, with a dining area, a bar, a pool, and facilities for guests. From there, you look towards Playa del Carmen and the Caribbean Sea while enjoying a cocktail or a cold beer. The place invites you to stay in the evening and watch the sunset.
Wander Rooftop is a high-level bar in the Riviera Maya with an outdoor terrace where cocktails and drinks are served. From this vantage point, you look out over the sea and the surrounding landscape without obstruction. The bar sits above the street, offering views of the water and the town below as the sun sets and evening comes.
Mumma Rooftop Bar is a rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya where you sit high above the street and look out over the coast and town. The terrace has comfortable furniture and a relaxed setting for enjoying cocktails and drinks. The staff knows how to take care of visitors. From up here, you see the Caribbean Sea stretching away or watch the town lights come on as the sun goes down.
Roof 28 is a rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya where skilled bartenders craft cocktails and serve alcoholic drinks on an outdoor terrace. Perched high above the street, this venue offers clear views of the surrounding landscape and the Caribbean Sea. From here you can watch the sunset and see the town below come alive with lights as evening falls.
La Sirena is a restaurant in Puerto Morelos that is part of this collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya. From the bar terrace, you can see the town's historic lighthouse and the Caribbean sea stretching out in front of you. In the evenings, live music plays while guests eat local and international food and drink.
The rooftop bar at Hunab Tulum sits high above the hotel, giving you views of Tulum and the surrounding landscape. It serves refreshing beverages and cocktails in a tropical setting, just steps away from the archaeological ruins. The bar offers a place to enjoy drinks while taking in the sights around you.
The rooftop of the Thompson Playa del Carmen is part of the row of high-up bars along the Riviera Maya. It sits on a luxury hotel and overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Creative cocktails and top drinks are served in a modern setting. From there, you watch the sunset over the water and enjoy the view while staying above the city.
The Azulik rooftop bar in Tulum sits atop a high-end hotel complex focused on environmental responsibility. From its panoramic terrace, you look directly out over the turquoise Caribbean waters. As part of this collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya, it offers what these establishments share: a view from above where you can watch the sea stretch toward the horizon while the sun sets and the lights of the town come on below.
The terrace of this design hotel offers cocktails with views of the Caribbean Sea. It stands above the streets of Tulum, looking towards the water and the landscape below. The hotel has its own character, and the design catches your eye. At sunset, you watch the sea stretch toward the horizon and the city lights turn on below.
The rooftop of Distrito Panamera in Tulum is a place where it is nice to watch the daily sunsets, offering a wide view of the dense tropical vegetation in the area. It naturally fits with the collection of rooftop bars in the Riviera Maya, where you stand high above the street, looking at the water and the landscape as the sun sets.
Deck 5 Pool and Skybar sits on the fifth floor of the WE Uniq hotel in Playa del Carmen, one of the main towns where rooftop bars dot the Riviera Maya coastline. The terrace holds a pool where you can swim while looking out toward the sea and the town below. It's a place to drink, float, and watch the light change across the water and landscape as the day ends.
Alessia Rooftop is part of the Thompson hotel and offers an elevated space with views of the sea and town below. Here you'll find a pool, DJ performances, and room to relax while looking out over Playa del Carmen. It fits naturally into the collection of rooftop bars along the Riviera Maya, where you sit high above the street and take in the Caribbean horizon.
Gitano Jungle Room sits high above Tulum's streets, surrounded by thick jungle vegetation. From this rooftop, you look out toward the Caribbean Sea and the landscape beyond while sipping craft cocktails. The space blends natural materials with modern furniture, creating a contemporary feel. As evening falls, the town lights below come alive, and you watch the sun disappear over the water.
This rooftop bar in the Riviera Maya offers creative cocktails and refreshing drinks with open views over the ocean and surrounding coastline. Sitting high above the streets of the region, it lets you look out toward the water and the landscape while you enjoy your drink. As the sun sets and the lights come on in the town below, the bar becomes a gathering place where you can watch the day turn into evening from above.
Many of these bars charge high prices for tourists. Visit them early in the week to find better prices and a quieter atmosphere than on the weekend.
