Popol Vuh cenote is a lovely open cenote that is kept by a family because it is located on private property. Because it is away from the city’s commotion, it is great for disconnecting and relaxing while enjoying nature, birdsong, and the peacefulness of this sanctuary. It gets its name from the Sacred Mayan Book,…
Read more
Oxtankah, Yucatec Maya for “Center of Three Towns,” is a small place located north of Chetumal, Quintana Roo’s capital. The major constructions are 3000 feet inland from the bay. Making it the largest and most important site in the Bay of Chetumal area. The core area is two plazas and features numerous temples, pyramids, palaces,…
Read more
Dolphin Discovery Cancun lets you swim with dolphins on Isla Mujeres. And, if you can afford it, instructors by the beach will let you be led by these marine beasts. There are other choices, ranging from straightforward swimming to trickier maneuvers like when two dolphins balance a swimmer on his feet by holding him out…
Read more
The Muul Ichi cenote, whose Mayan name means “cenote of the pyramid” or “ruin in the cenote,” sits just a few meters from the town of San Juan de Dios near Tulum. It is partially exposed, with a small aperture through which a ladder descends into the depths. Because of the limited access to light…
Read more
For its breathtaking landscape and tranquility, Passion Island is one of Cozumel‘s and Mexico’s most beautiful beaches. Even though it is only one kilometer long, it is densely forested. The gorgeous Caribbean Sea hides many gems, and Passion Island in Cozumel is one of the best kept secrets. This one-kilometer-long stretch of land has become…
Read more
The Cozumel Marina is a project which the Mexican government funds. It spans 108 acres. Its position is unquestionably advantageous. It is only 5 miles and a 10-minute drive from Cozumel’s International Airport. The development is 100 meters, or 5 minutes away for passengers coming from the Puerta Maya cruise terminal. In recent years, it…
Read more
A path built by the Mayan society, the largest they built, is lost in southeastern Mexico. It’s an engineering masterpiece on par with the pyramids in terms of complexity. It’s the White Road, a limestone wonder. Each of these roads is a sacbe (Mayan for “white road”). Indeed, a recent study uncovers details of the…
Read more
The Sacred Mayan Journey re-enacts an old Mayan rite that begins in Xcaret and ends in Cozumel, where offerings are made to the goddess Ixchel. Every year, pilgrims travel by canoe with wooden oars, as the Mayas did millennia ago. The canoeists cross to Cozumel after months of hard training. The Sacred Mayan Journey: What…
Read more
Punta Morena Beach is a large swath of pale sand that arches around a little cove on Cozumel‘s east coast, staring out into the brilliant blue of the Caribbean Sea. Despite a few food and drink spots, sun loungers, and umbrellas, much of the sand remains open for beach games. You can even spot a…
Read more
Pueblo de Maiz is an interactive theme park that will transport you back in time to learn about the ancient Mayan people’s traditions and culture. A one-of-a-kind tourist attraction that puts you closer to this culture and its rituals on Cozumel. Its name means “land of swallows” and which was once a sacred Maya site…
Read more
