Seeing the four cenotes in Casa Tortuga, just a few minutes from Tulum, is a great way to get to know the different kinds of cenotes there are. Jump in, swim, and tour a system of caves to learn about these places and see them in a very different light. The facilities at Casa Tortuga…
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There’s something special about staying at a boutique hotel in a small town like Puerto Morelos, isn’t it? At Casa del Puerto Hotel you’re guaranteed to feel right at home—even if your actual home doesn’t have an amazing view of the sea. It might be a little hard to leave, though. Where is Casa del…
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Part of the largest system of underground caves in the world, cenotes in the Riviera Maya can be found miles inland or just a few feet away from the ocean. That’s the case with Casa Cenote. It’s so close to the sea that you’ll be swimming in a mixture of fresh and saltwater. Where is…
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There are different versions of why this cenote is called Carwash Cenote. According to one, there used to be a car wash nearby. It closed and the name stuck. According to another, the cenote was the carwash. People used to stop here to wash their cars using the free water. Whichever the case, the carwash…
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Not all cenotes are alike. In open cenotes, for example, people are looking to have a good, refreshing, relaxing time. That certainly is not the case in the darkness of cave cenotes, such as Caracol Cenote. The experience is quite different there. One of wonder, discovery… and even a little fear. Caracol Cenote is part…
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Though both cenotes at Canamayte Cenote Eco Park are beautiful, Mariposa and Chen Ha are night and day. But Canamayte offers more than just cenotes—it offers a very homely experience. Lying on a hammock with a full belly, you’ll feel like you’re back home, waiting for Sunday to be over. Where is Canamayte Cenote? Canamayte…
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What is glamping? Ever heard of glamping? It’s camping but making it as glamorous as possible (“glamour” and “camping”, get it?). You can… er, glamp? all over the world, but doing it in the middle of the jungle in the Riviera Maya is bound to be an unforgettable experience. There is no better place to…
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As long as you know where you are and have the means to return to civilization, getting lost in the jungle is great, isn’t it? Where is Boca Paila? Ever heard of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere? It’s a natural reserve just a few minutes south of Tulum where you’ll find some of the Riviera Maya’s…
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Someone in Valladolid must’ve made a deal with the gods of the underworld! Because it’s surrounded by some of the most beautiful cenotes of the Riviera Maya. The Oxman cenote is just one more in a list that includes other iconic places such as Suytun and Ik Kil. What to expect Cenote Oxman enchants visitors…
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This place is different from other eco-parks. Not only will you learn about Mayan culture here but take part in it. The community is opening its doors, you just have to walk inside. Here are some tips on Pac-Chen Eco Village. Where is the Pac-Chen Eco Village? The Pac-Chen Eco Park, also called Pac-Chen Eco…
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