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playa del niño

Feel like a local in Playa del Niño beach

If you enjoy getting a sense of the local culture while on vacation, make a point of visiting Playa del Niño beach during your stay in Cancun. This beach is located in Puerto Juarez, a little further out from the Hotel Zone beaches, and is ideal for family outings. Sundays are the busiest days in…
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calderitas near chetumal

Eat and dive in Calderitas near Chetumal

Calderitas near Chetumal is a town full of cute houses with palm tree roofs and a few main streets. Here is a tourist stop, as well as a boardwalk. The palm tree roofs make the spaces cool and not as hot as those in the city. Its restaurants serve delicious seafood dishes such as shrimp,…
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el mirador overlook

Feast your eyes at El Mirador overlook

At El Mirador overlook, take in the rugged natural splendor of Cozumel‘s east shore. El Mirador overlook is a rocky seascape filled with natural bridges, tide pools, and stone spires on Cozumel’s mountainous eastern shore. This unspoiled, natural location faces the open Caribbean Sea and provides a refreshing break from Cozumel’s more popular areas. The…
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punta pajaros beach

Punta Pajaros Island is the secret spot of Sian Ka’an

On the Yucatan Peninsula, in the south of the state of Quintana Roo, the private Punta Pajaros island runs for twenty-five miles between Ascension Bay and Espiritu Santo Bay. Indeed, the island is located in the heart of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. This is one of the world’s largest protected regions and a UNESCO…
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Tamalcab Island: wildlife awaits

Tamalcab Island is a little almost uninhabited island with white sands and quiet waters. The exotic tropical vegetation, is a variety of low flood forest and patches of Medium jungle. As such, it is something that attracts the attention of international tourists and national visitors. Having this vegetation in an excellent state of conservation and…
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The Museum of Mayan Culture in Chetumal

The Museum of Mayan Culture in Chetumal: The Tree of Life

The Museum of Mayan Culture in Chetumal is one of the few museums in the world that manages to delight with a unique exhibition without displaying items, figures, or archaeological remnants. It is the state’s most comprehensive museum dedicated to Mayan civilization. The Museum houses a significant collection of original works as well as replicas…
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town of chetumal

Explore the secrets: town of Chetumal

The town of Chetumal is the capital of the state of Quintana Roo, and part of the Grand Costa Maya. It is in the south of the Riviera Maya and Sian Ka’an. The bay of this site has its own appeal, but it’s also worth noting that Chetumal can be a jumping-off point to visit…
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croco cun zoo

Croco Cun Zoo: See you now, crocodiles!

Croco Cun Zoo is an interactive conservation zoo that originated as a crocodile breeding farm and is located about 12 miles from downtown Cancun. Hurricane Gilberto damaged it in 1988, and the focus shifted from breeding to saving and promoting crocodiles over time. Here you can learn about the behavior and preservation of over 400…
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cocalitos cenote

Cocalitos cenote: they’re not rocks, they’re minerals!

Because of the huge amount of layered structures present, Cocalitos Cenote is also known as Stromatolites Sanctuary. Cocalitos is a one-of-a-kind and fantastic site to see these incredible natural formations. All these while having a great time with friends and/or family. Stromatolites are primordial living structures that are in a few locations throughout the world.…
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city of felipe carrillo puerto

City of Felipe Carrillo Puerto: a place of Mayan resistance

The city of Felipe Carrillo Puerto is a municipality that started its history when the Mayans founded it during the Caste War and eventually became the state capital. It lies 100 miles from Chetumal in the state’s heart. UNESCO designated it as a World Heritage Site because its economy is focused on agricultural output, fishing,…
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