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Dos Ojos Cenote

Dos Ojos Cenote : The Two Eyes

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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chikin ha

Do Every Cenote-Related Activity in One Place at Chikin Ha Park 

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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Ecotours Xtohil

Ecotours Xtohil: 4 Cenotes in a Single day

As there are no two alike, cenote-hopping is a common practice in the Yucatan Peninsula. Visit one, swim a little, move on to the next one. The recently opened Ecotours Xtohil (sometimes spelled with a J: “Xtojil”) offers a great chance to see what that’s like. How the Ecotours Xtohil tour works The tour covers…
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punta bete

Escape the Playa del Carmen Rowdiness to Punta Bete Beach

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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El Cielo and El Cielito

Cielo and Cielito: an underwater sky

Cozumel is the most important reef in Mexico and the second in the world, so it’s not surprising that snorkeling and diving are perhaps the main activities for tourists here. El Cielo, with its accompanying sister spot, el Cielito, is one of the most famous spots to do that in. Where is el Cielo? El…
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casa del puerto hotel

Casa del Puerto Hotel

There’s something special about staying at a boutique hotel in a small town like Puerto Morelos, isn’t it? At Casa del Puerto Hotel you’re guaranteed to feel right at home—even if your actual home doesn’t have an amazing view of the sea. It might be a little hard to leave, though. Where is Casa del…
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canamayte

Canamayte Cenote & Eco Park: Like a Sunday in a Friend’s Backyard 

Though both cenotes at Canamayte Cenote Eco Park are beautiful, Mariposa and Chen Ha are night and day. But Canamayte offers more than just cenotes—it offers a very homely experience. Lying on a hammock with a full belly, you’ll feel like you’re back home, waiting for Sunday to be over. Where is Canamayte Cenote? Canamayte…
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akumal natura glamping

Camping (but not really) at Akumal Natura 

What is glamping? Ever heard of glamping? It’s camping but making it as glamorous as possible (“glamour” and “camping”, get it?). You can… er, glamp? all over the world, but doing it in the middle of the jungle in the Riviera Maya is bound to be an unforgettable experience. There is no better place to…
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boca paila

Boca Paila: Get Lost in the Middle of the Sian Ka’an Reserve

As long as you know where you are and have the means to return to civilization, getting lost in the jungle is great, isn’t it? Where is Boca Paila? Ever heard of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere? It’s a natural reserve just a few minutes south of Tulum where you’ll find some of the Riviera Maya’s…
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Ahau tulum

Ahau Tulum Hotel is More Than its Sculpture

The arch that surrounded the entrance to Ahau Tulum Hotel used to be its most famous feature. It was so popular, and attracted so many people, that it had to be moved somewhere else. Who knows how many hotel guests it attracted, but they probably were glad to find a beautiful, rustic boutique hotel within…
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