Riu Palace Las Americas is a new luxury all-inclusive resort located on Caracol Beach, across the street from the Plaza Caracol Shopping Center, and approximately 13 miles from Cancun International Airport. Downtown Cancun is roughly seven miles away.

Opened in 2004, the property features a luxurious European-style decor and is located on a lovely stretch of white sand beach. Amenities include two infinity pools, children's pool, terrace-solarium, fitness center, full-service spa, jacuzzi, children's playground, internet access, beauty salon, gift shop and car rental. Guests can also use facilities at the nearby Riu Cancun and Riu Caribe sister hotels. Entertainment options include nightly shows in the theater and use of the Disco at the Riu Cancun hotel next door. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities including tennis, volleyball, ping pong, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and body boarding. Nearby, and at an additional charge, is a golf course, water skiing, SCUBA, parasailing, bicycle rental, horseback riding and minigolf.

Numerous dining and drinking options are available, including Don Roberto buffet-style restaurant, Los Arcos serving Italian for lunch and Brizilian Rodizio for dinner, Tio Pepe serving Spanish tapas, Sir Arthur gourmet a la carte restaurant, and El Romero serving snacks during the day and Grill Steakhouse for dinner. Unlimited domestic alcoholic beverages, tropical juice cocktails and soft drinks are available at five bars including a swim-up bar.

The all-inclusive plan covers all meals and beverages, snacks, unlimited use of in-room minibar and unique liquor dispensers, all taxes and tips, introductory SCUBA lessons, windsurfing and kayaking. The spa, beauty salon, babysitting, internet access and some activities are available at an additional charge.

All rooms are well-appointed with European-style furniture and decorations and offer air-conditioning, hairdryers, safes, liquor dispensers, satellite