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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The Chunyaxche lagoon is only 15 minutes from Tulum and neighbors the Muyil archeological site. Forget another country: its sheer extension and colors make the visitor feel they’re on another planet. And, to keep the paradise theme going, the way you tour it is to simply relax. Facilities at Chunyaxche Lagoon Chunyaxche Lagoon is in…
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Cenotes are all shapes and sizes, and the one at Chooj-Ha is simply impressive. When you factor in a couple of extra activities this place offers, it makes it an unskippable stop. The facilities around Chooj-Ha Cenote The Chooj-Ha cenote has pretty basic facilities, but they’re everything you need: changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers. There’s…
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It seems crazy that, in a crowded place like the Riviera Maya, you can still find a beautiful, lonely beach, almost entirely disconnected from modern life. Chemuyil is one such place. Making your way to it you’ll feel like you’re crossing over to another dimension—a touristless dimension. How do I get to Chemuyil? Before, you…
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When one thinks of eco-parks, adventures like crossing muddy roads on a 4×4 or an ATV usually come to mind. Chankanaab is different, though. Rather than a frenetic fast-paced adventure, this is a place to stop, relax, and admire what this incredible part of the world has to offer. Where is Chankanaab Park? The islands…
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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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There are all kinds of hotels in Cozumel, each with its own style and experience. Fiesta Americana is definitively for those looking for a traditional place to stay for their couple’s or family vacation. It is one of the most recognizable hotel chains in Mexico and, considering its many amenities, it’s easy to see why.…
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How do I get to Langosta Beach? Langosta Beach is at the northernmost point of Cancun’s hotel zone, a few miles east of the city. Being one of the better known around the place, any taxi driver is bound to know where it is by name alone. But getting here on a bus or colectivo…
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La Noria is one of the newest cenotes around and it’s quickly becoming popular due to its size, beauty, and easy access. That might not be the case for those who don’t like bats, though. Where is Cenote La Noria? If you don’t have a car, La Noria cenote might be a little difficult to…
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