Only five minutes from Playa del Carmen, the tours in Chaak Tun Cenote offer the rare opportunity to set foot into one of the most ancient places on the planet. What kind of cenote is Chaak Tun? Your entry ticket includes access to the facilities—bathrooms and locker rooms—and all the necessary gear. This is a…
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You know you’re in for a treat when the cenote you’re about to visit is called Cristalino—Crystalline, but nothing prepares you for it. In a great location and with excellent facilities, here you have everything you need to spend the whole day peering into Cristalino’s invisible waters. Where is Cristalino Cenote? There are so many…
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How do you get to Punta Brava Beach? Punta Brava is in Puerto Morelos, a small beach town between Playa del Carmen and Cancun. It’s usually frequented by those looking for the calmer side of the Riviera Maya: beauty and no crowds. Your best bet is to get to Punta Brava by car. Though you…
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Though small, the town of Akumal is much sought-after for its quiet, relaxing general mood and tourist attractions. Because of that, it might not be the cheapest place to stay. Del Sol Beachfront Condos and Hotel offers a great, affordable option for those looking for a bohemian and rustic alternative to the big and crowded…
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There are a few cenote tours in the town of Cuzama with which you can visit some local cenotes with different characteristics. The Cuzama Cenotes tour begins at Chinkanan, a former henequen hacienda. Here you’ll board a “truck”—a small wagon on rails pulled by a horse—and tour three cenotes along five miles of wilderness. Cuzama…
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Two cenotes for the price of one! But only location-wise; you still have to pay for access to both. Still! Having two beautiful cenotes so close together is worth it, especially as their location makes them unavoidable in any cenote-hunting road trip. Where are the Cristal and Escondido Cenotes? They’re really easy to find—right on…
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The Chunyaxche lagoon is only 15 minutes from Tulum and neighbors the Muyil archeological site. Forget another country: its sheer extension and colors make the visitor feel they’re on another planet. And, to keep the paradise theme going, the way you tour it is to simply relax. Facilities at Chunyaxche Lagoon Chunyaxche Lagoon is in…
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Cenotes are all shapes and sizes, and the one at Chooj-Ha is simply impressive. When you factor in a couple of extra activities this place offers, it makes it an unskippable stop. The facilities around Chooj-Ha Cenote The Chooj-Ha cenote has pretty basic facilities, but they’re everything you need: changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers. There’s…
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It seems crazy that, in a crowded place like the Riviera Maya, you can still find a beautiful, lonely beach, almost entirely disconnected from modern life. Chemuyil is one such place. Making your way to it you’ll feel like you’re crossing over to another dimension—a touristless dimension. How do I get to Chemuyil? Before, you…
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When one thinks of eco-parks, adventures like crossing muddy roads on a 4×4 or an ATV usually come to mind. Chankanaab is different, though. Rather than a frenetic fast-paced adventure, this is a place to stop, relax, and admire what this incredible part of the world has to offer. Where is Chankanaab Park? The islands…
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