Riviera Maya, also known as the Mayan Riviera, hugs the eastern coastline of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. A prime stretch of beach, Riviera Maya faces the Caribbean Sea's gentle waters under which lie the second largest coral reef barrier in the world. The Mayan Coast has a warm, tropical climate with intense midday sun. The average daily temperature ranges from 77° to 86° F and the rainy season occurs May through November. North to south along the Riviera Maya are the towns and attractions of: Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Secreto, Playa Paraiso, Punta Maroma, Punta Bete, Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, Puerto Aventuras, Xpu-Ha, Kantenah, Aktun Chen, Akumal, Xel-Ha, Tankah, Tulum, Punta Pedra, Boca Paila, and Punta Allen. The offshore island of Cozumel is also considered part of the Riviera Maya.