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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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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You’ve probably been to many art museums, but have you ever been to one under the sea? Visiting the underwater galleries of the Subaquatic Museum of Art (MUSA) and swimming around its sculptures is an experience like no other. One that is especially rewarding when you learn this museum has a purpose beyond sharing the…
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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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Xaman Ha Beach is easy to locate. It’s within the Playacar gated community (just tell the guards where you’re going and they should let you in), close to the aviary of the same name. The beach access is not far away from the gates. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you see the…
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Within one of Playa del Carmen’s most exclusive resorts, the beach at The Reef Playacar is not just for overnight guests. Those who come to spend the day will not only get access to the beach but to the resort’s facilities as well. Where is The Reef Beach? The Reef beach is the beach of…
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You wouldn’t expect paradise to be in the middle of the city, but that’s exactly where Shangri-La is. Everything Playa del Carmen has to offer—places to eat, to party, or even to live—is only a few minutes away from this beautiful beach. Who knew paradise would be so conveniently located? Shangri-La beach is in a…
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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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One of the main attractions of the Riviera Maya, and southeast Mexico in general, must be the rich and colorful wildlife. Though you’re bound to stumble upon it at times (sometimes when you don’t want to or expect it), it can be quite elusive, too. Birds are probably the most difficult to see up close,…
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There are many ways to enjoy the Mayan jungle: trek through it, see the wildlife, camp under the stars… or just spend a few hours at Selva Maya Eco Adventure. Where is Selva Maya Eco Adventure? Selva Maya Eco Adventure is on the Chetumal-Cancun highway between Tulum and Playa del Carmen among other eco-parks and…
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