The Sacred Mayan Journey re-enacts an old Mayan rite that begins in Xcaret and ends in Cozumel, where offerings are made to the goddess Ixchel. Every year, pilgrims travel by canoe with wooden oars, as the Mayas did millennia ago. The canoeists cross to Cozumel after months of hard training. The Sacred Mayan Journey: What…
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Sure, Playa del Carmen has many interesting places to visit, but first thing’s first: which is its most famous beach? Where is Fundadores Beach? Fundadores Park is one of the most important landmarks in Playa del Carmen, and its arch, one of the most well-known sights in the entire Riviera Maya. This is where the…
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Though relaxing, days at the beach usually come with some baggage—literally. You need a towel, an umbrella, maybe a beach ball. Food alone presents its own difficulties. Where are you going to place it? Do you want sand with that? There’s no way to just go to the beach without getting scorched by the sun…
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Though not a place to escape the city crowds, Constituyentes Beach is still a great option for anyone looking to spend a day staring at the ocean in Playa del Carmen. It’s easy to find and not far from the city’s trendiest places. How do I get to Constituyentes Beach? Constituyentes Avenue crosses all of…
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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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Where is Lighthouse Beach? Lighthouse Beach is not easy to miss—just look for the lighthouse! Okay, if you’d like us to get a bit more specific… Although it has many access points, the main one—and perhaps the easiest to find—is at the bottom of 10th Street North, which crosses the famous 5th Avenue just one…
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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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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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