If it’s a secluded spot you’re looking for, it really can’t get any more secluded than Media Luna Beach. Not only is it at the edge of Isla Mujeres; at the edge of Quintana Roo and the Riviera Maya—at Media Luna Beach, you’re standing right at the edge of Mexico. Where is Media Luna Beach?…
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You’ve probably seen the pictures online: someone standing on a stone platform, surrounded by a bright column of light and the darkness of a cave. With the advent of social media because of the incredible backdrop it provides, Suytun Cenote has become popular in the last couple of years, especially on Instagram (just type #suytun…
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We’re in the middle of Tulum and Playa del Carmen, just off Highway 307, on its Chetumal-Cancun stretch. Just south of Akumal, a town famous for its many, many cenotes, is the small village of Chemuyil. Getting to the Xunaan Ha Cenote from there is just a matter of following the signage. To make your…
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For a long time, Suhem Cenote was the object of a scary myth. Its waters—it was said—had magic properties that could drain your strength until you couldn’t keep your head above the surface. It was so widely believed that nobody dared enter it for a long time. Fortunately, now this is just a tale, as…
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One of the most famous beaches in the Cancun hotel zone, Tortugas Beach—or “Playa Tortugas”, in Spanish—is very easy to get to. Plus, it’s surrounded by all kinds of services and amenities to make your day here a complete one. Where is Tortugas Beach? Located to the north of Cancun’s hotel zone, Tortugas is so…
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Among the beautiful beaches in the Cancun hotel zone, with its facilities, location, and easy access, a day at the beach can’t go wrong at Marlin beach. Where is Marlin Beach? Marlin Beach is in the northern half of Cancun’s long and narrow hotel zone, and it’s easy to get to. Once you see Plaza…
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The Xcacel Turtle Sanctuary is a hidden gem in the middle of the Riviera Maya’s most popular tourist route. Being such a popular destination, you’d think there were no virgin beaches left in the Riviera Maya, but that’s not the case. Among the hotels, eco-parks, and tourist attractions, there are several protected areas where urban…
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Yaal Cenote lies in the middle of the jungle. Before this area was explored and opened to the public, falling into this cenote was probably a common occurrence. However, now it’s open, and safe, for visitors to enjoy. Which is good, for it almost looks like a part of someone’s fantasy. Where is Yaal Cenote?…
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You probably won’t find a cenote more iconic than Ik Kil. It’s probably the one that pops into your mind when you imagine a cenote; the one in most posters and brochures; the one you could recognize even if you’ve never been to a cenote. It’s also one of the most crowded in all the…
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Getting to Bebelchen Cenote feels a little like you’re discovering this place for the first time: the entrance is in the middle of the jungle. There’s a booth at the entrance where they’ll list the safety measures to follow. This is a cave cenote—that means it’s enclosed—with no shallow waters, so there’s a couple. Safety…
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