Xcalacoco, this curiously named beach (it means “twin coconuts”) is another Riviera Maya site characterized for its exclusivity. The beach displays the typical attributes of the Caribbean: white sand, turquoise waters and amazing weather. And, there are even a few Mayan ruins you can observe around the zone Where is Xcalacoco Beach? This beach is…
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Cenotes are often pictured as water-filled holes in the ground with very little difference between them. Though Geronimo’s 7 cenotes are, in reality, just two, the experiences in them are poles apart. Never again will you think all cenotes are the same. Geronimo’s 7 Cenotes is a Private Adventure First thing’s first: this tour is…
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Did you know there are different kinds of cenotes? The town of Homun is known for its wide variety, and Mani Chan, its latest addition, certainly adds to it. If you’ve ever wondered what a cenote looks like when it’s just been opened to the public, here’s your chance to find out. The entrance to…
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Though generally considered exotic, cenotes are a common sight in the Riviera Maya, and even more so in the area around Homun. One can visit several in a single day and still not be done by the end of the week. What’s more, new cenotes are discovered and opened to the public all the time,…
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Why just visit Chichen Itza when you could visit Chichen Itza and a cenote? Because of its proximity to the famous archeological site, many stop by at the Xcajum cenote. It’s great to rest, eat something and freshen up in the water. Cenote Xcajum’s unique features This is an open cenote. That means a big…
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Sure, a petting zoo doesn’t sound like a very thrilling adventure—unless you’re petting crocodiles. In Crococun park, located right between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, other than interacting with the animals, you can learn about them, as well. And there’s more than crocodiles. Crococun is home to critters of all shapes and sizes. Crococun is…
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It’s possible that James Cameron found inspiration in the tree that lends its name to these botanical gardens to create the Tree of Souls for his film, Avatar. According to Mayan legend, the ceiba tree, which the Mayans called “Ya’ax Che”, grows from the very center of the world. Its roots reach down to the…
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I don’t recall Indiana Jones ever finding an ancient temple with water slides coming out of it. His loss, we have the Mayá Lost Mayan Kingdom, inspired by the jungle explorations of the 1940s. And its water slides are not the only way to explore these ancient Mayan ruins sitting in the middle of the…
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Did you know there’s a place in the Riviera Maya in which you can find a popular restaurant and a secluded beach just a couple of miles away? Only an hour and a half from Bacalar, Mahahual is a developing beach community where you’re pretty much guaranteed to find something that fits your vacationing needs.…
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A lot of tourist sites boast about being the best, but Selvatica park actually has the evidence to back it up. TripAdvisor considers it the best adventure park in Cancun and one of the top five in the world. It’s also certified by the Association for Challenge Course Technology, so you can bet you’ll have…
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