At Occidental Cozumel, you’ll get the hacienda experience for sure. Set apart from the tall resorts around the island, this place offers its guests a homely environment with all the big hotel amenities, plus one of the most beautiful beaches on Cozumel. Where is Occidental Cozumel? Almost on the southernmost point of the island, and…
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Only a few miles apart, the experience is very different from one Riviera Maya beach to the next. Tulum’s are the calm, bohemian, adventurous side of Playa del Carmen and Cancun’s party lifestyle. Such is the case of the secluded Luna Maya Beach. How do I get to Luna Maya Beach? Don’t look for Luna…
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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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Because Isla Mujeres gets all kinds of tourism, lodgings abound. With its many amenities and relaxing architecture, Izla is one of the most traditional hotels. Great for those looking for a family vacation in spa-like surroundings. Where is the Izla Hotel? Izla is halfway down Isla Mujeres Island, right next door to another famous hotel,…
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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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How do you get to Punta Brava Beach? Punta Brava is in Puerto Morelos, a small beach town between Playa del Carmen and Cancun. It’s usually frequented by those looking for the calmer side of the Riviera Maya: beauty and no crowds. Your best bet is to get to Punta Brava by car. Though you…
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Though small, the town of Akumal is much sought-after for its quiet, relaxing general mood and tourist attractions. Because of that, it might not be the cheapest place to stay. Del Sol Beachfront Condos and Hotel offers a great, affordable option for those looking for a bohemian and rustic alternative to the big and crowded…
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There are a few cenote tours in the town of Cuzama with which you can visit some local cenotes with different characteristics. The Cuzama Cenotes tour begins at Chinkanan, a former henequen hacienda. Here you’ll board a “truck”—a small wagon on rails pulled by a horse—and tour three cenotes along five miles of wilderness. Cuzama…
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Two cenotes for the price of one! But only location-wise; you still have to pay for access to both. Still! Having two beautiful cenotes so close together is worth it, especially as their location makes them unavoidable in any cenote-hunting road trip. Where are the Cristal and Escondido Cenotes? They’re really easy to find—right on…
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