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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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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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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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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