The In Ha Reef is the purest side of the Great Mayan Reef. Here, man’s footprints are almost nonexistent, and that is exactly why its access is so guarded. Located south of Playa del Carmen, near Xcaret and north of Puerto Aventuras, its variety of marine flora and fauna is unique in the world and…
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The Riviera Maya is peppered by cenotes and the location of some is very convenient. The Hubiku cenote, close to Yucatan’s city of Valladolid, is right on the way to and from Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and other, smaller archeological sites. It’s a perfect stop before or after spending the day touring the Mayan ruins…
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The beautiful island Holbox has been inhabited by the Mayan people since before the Spanish Conquest. Its name comes from the Mayan language and means black hole. However, this slice of paradise could not be further from such a thing: thousands of tourists flock to this place every year due to its sandy beaches, tranquil…
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Mexico is full of haciendas, as they’re an important part of the country’s history. In most of them, you can see what they used to make and how people used to live and work there. Hacienda Selva Maya is a bit different, though. Not only you can see that, but you can swim in a…
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It’s no accident Gran Cenote is one of the most popular in the Riviera Maya. Besides the beauty surrounding it, it gives you the chance to enjoy its cool pool under the sun and easily traverse the caves within it. Without question, this is the Gran-daddy of cenotes. Where is the Gran Cenote? One of…
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There sure are many things to see and do in Cozumel and the people who own the Explorean know this. Adventure is the name of the game here, as, besides the normal hotel amenities, it offers its guests a daily activity to explore this famous island in the Mexican Caribbean. Where is the Explorean Hotel?…
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Why go cenote-hopping when you can see different kinds of cenotes in one place? Besides swimming in its cenotes, in Chikin Ha Park you’ll get to do and experience other cenote-related activities you didn’t know existed. Where is Chikin-Ha Park? If you’re staying in or near the Riviera Maya, Chikin Ha Park is a great…
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Cenote Dos Ojos is one of the oldest and most traditional cenotes in the Riviera Maya. The name, meaning “two eyes,” hints at the fact that there is not a single cenote here, but two. They’re within Dos Ojos Park, which offers a variety of activities. Facilities at Dos Ojos Cenote As this is a…
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Though beautiful, the beaches around the Riviera Maya are bound to get so crowded; so full of noise, tourists, and activities, that you may find yourself wishing you could take a vacation from your vacation. Punta Bete is the other side of that coin: a place to enjoy silence and isolation. Where is Punta Bete?…
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As there are no two alike, cenote-hopping is a common practice in the Yucatan Peninsula. Visit one, swim a little, move on to the next one. The recently opened Ecotours Xtohil (sometimes spelled with a J: “Xtojil”) offers a great chance to see what that’s like. How the Ecotours Xtohil tour works The tour covers…
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