Mayan Riviera en · PROPN
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.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Maya | alternative | lexicographic | |
| the Mayan Riviera | canonical | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr Riviera Maya (Translations) · es Riviera Maya (Translations)