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ATTRACTIONS:
Akumal: Located 105 kilometers (65 miles) south of Cancun off Route 307. This is the ideal place for those looking for the calm and balance that nature offers. In this territory, there are more than 200 underground caves, some 150 meters (about 500 feet) deep. In them you can see also kinds of marine life. Akumal is also a great spot for snorkeling, kayaking and hiking. The rock formations and the water’s diverse tones make it an ideal spot to dive. This is a quiet place where different marine turtle species arrive to lay their eggs. This place offers sport fishing outings for those looking to catch sailfish, marlin, barracuda and bonito. It has a magnificent bay with a reef that serves as a barrier to the open sea. Akumal is an ideal spot to relax as you take in the beauty of the Caribbean scenery.

AquaWorld: This place offers tours on the Sky rider, a parasail ride with a boat towing two people. From high above, you get an excellent view of Cancun, the hotel zone, the lagoons and Isla Mujeres off in the distance.

Arrecife Manchones: Located near the main pier of Isla Mujeres, 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) from Cancun, this is an excellent place to scuba dive and snorkel along the coral reef.

Cozumel: Located off the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. You can reach the island on boats that depart from Puerto Marques and Playa del Carmen.

Crococun: Located south of Cancun at Km 30 on the Cancun-Tulum Highway. At this place, you can see more than 300 crocodiles in captivity.

Cruz Submarina: Located near the main pier of Isla Mujeres, 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) from Cancun, this place is a new option for those divers who do not want to contribute to the reef’s constant deterioration.

El Farito: This is a reef zone located near a small lighthouse, which is close to the main pier of Isla Mujeres. About 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) from Cancun, this is an ideal place to practice free diving.

Isla Contoy: Located northeast of Cancun, it is a nearly uninhabited island. The only way to arrive there is by taking a tour boat from Cancun or from Isla Mujeres. Declared a national park in 1998, it has 5,126 hectares (12,660 acres) of terrain. This pristine island offers all the necessary services to make your stay as pleasant as possible. It is the most important bird reserve in the Mexican Caribbean, with more than 115 aquatic, migratory and indigenous species. Sandy dunes and bushes mark the landscape. It also has various shallow lagoons, which attract many of the animal species. Near Contoy Island there are several coral reefs that provide ideal scuba diving conditions. What’s more, water visibility is excellent because the reefs are in shallow waters (about 3 to 5 meters). While you’re there, don’t forget to do a snorkeling tour at Parque Nacional Islache, one of the region’s many ecological reserves. Because Contoy Island is nearly virgin, more tours are being offered there so that visitors can observe the magnificent flora and fauna.

Isla Holbox: Located 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of the Yucatan Peninsula. Separated from the mainland by the Yalahan Lagoon, Holbox Island is far enough removed from civilization to allow you to forget about everything and enjoy some quiet relaxation. To arrive there from Cancun, take Route 180 west to Km 150 and then head north about 100 kilometers (62 miles) to the town of Chiquila. There you’ll have to cross Yalahan Lagoon in a boat to arrive at the island. The inhabitants are fishermen and they can guide you around the island. The town of Holbox is very small and doesn’t have paved roads, which explains why most people there use bicycles and golf carts to get around. We recommend that you rent one of these golf carts to travel around the island as you admire the beautiful landscape and take in the fresh ocean air. From Yalahan Lagoon, you can take a boat to Isla Pajaros and Cabo Catoche. Along the way, you’re likely to see dolphins and pink flamingos. This island is ideal for scuba diving. Under the warm and clear waters, you can spot a wide variety of marine species. As a safety precaution, it is recommendable to dive with an experienced diver and a local guide. The island also offers photo safaris that allow you to snap shots of the island’s different bird species. In the morning, on a stroll along the beach, you’ll see dozens of pelicans and seagulls hunting for fish. Later, you’ll spot them perched on rustic piers in a perfect setting for those who like to observe indigenous plants and animals. The island is known for its shark fishing, you can catch hammerhead and blue sharks, as well as jackfish and tarpon.

Isla Mujeres: Located 14 kilometers (9 miles) off the coast of Cancun, it is one of the most beautiful spots in the Mexican Caribbean. The island is 8 kilometers (5 miles) long and 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile) wide. To arrive there, you can take a ferry or speedboat from Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam and Playa Linda. You can arrive by taking the Garrafón Cruise, which departs from the Embarcadero in Cancun’s hotel zone at Km 4. It arrives at Parque Natural Garrafón on the southern part of the island. Fishing is the island’s mainstay of life. Off its coast, you can catch such species as marlin and dorado, among others. While you’re there, you can do some shopping downtown, where you’ll find many souvenir shops. On the southern part of the island, you can visit Parque Natural Garrafón, where you can go snorkeling, hiking, and if you’re looking for something more exciting, you can do some Tyrolean rappelling (zip-line.) During your tour of the park, don’t forget to visit the ruins of an ancient temple built to pay homage to Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of fertility.

Parque Natural Garrafón: Located in the southern part of Isla Mujeres, 14 kilometers (9 miles) from the Cancun coast. The park is a natural paradise where you can do water sports, sunbathe, or relax under a palm tree as you forget about the stress and hustle of the big city. In this park, you can do some Tyrolean rappelling (zip-line), one of the most exciting activities on Isla Mujeres. Here’s how it works: you climb a high tower and strap yourself into a harness, and then you slide down a cable that is connected to another platform. Some of the cables are more than 350 meters (1,100 feet) long and you’ll feel the adrenaline rush as you soar through the air at more than 50 kilometers (30 miles) per hour. The adventure ends at la Cueva del Silencio in the southern part of Isla Mujeres, which is near an ancient Mayan temple that honors the goddess Ixchel. This aquatic park has excellent reef areas for snorkeling, allowing you to admire the multicolored fish. Here you can rent a kayak and relax in the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea. Open daily to the public year-round.

Parque Nizuc: Located at Punta Nizuc in Cancun’s hotel zone, this is the perfect place to snorkel and scuba dive at depths of six to nine meters (20 to 30 feet). Here you can have the exhilarating experience of diving with manta rays and sharks.

Playa del Carmen: Located 68 kilometers (42 miles) south of Cancun on Route 307 in the Mayan Riviera. At this marvelous place, you can go on Jeep, motorcycle, bicycle and horseback riding tours.

Puerto Morelos: Located 36 kilometers (22 miles) south of Cancun off Route 307. It has calm waters, which are ideal for water sports, and reefs nearby that are certain to please scuba divers. Near the port, you’ll find a charming botanical garden and a crocodile farm. Because of its deep and clear waters, Puerto Morelos is the ideal place to snorkel, even for beginners. In Puerto Morelos you can find companies that offer kayaking tours. We recommend that you follow the instructions of an expert guide who has the experience of kayaking on the open sea. This is a fishing village where fishermen catch blue and white marlin, dorado, tuna and barracuda. This is a magnificent place to windsurf, especially during summer months when the wind conditions are more suitable.

Punta Bete: Located 66 kilometers (40 miles) south of Cancun on Route 307, it has gorgeous beaches with gentle waves, providing ideal conditions for scuba diving and snorkeling. This place offers camping grounds, a restaurant, and cabana rentals. Near Punta Bete, you can also go camping in Xcalco, which has breathtaking scenery and a small archaeological site on the beach

Ecological Reserve of Sian Ka’an: Located 157 kilometers south of Cancun off the Cancun-Tulum Highway. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the reserve has 23 archaeological sites. Has five different entrances; most people use the Santa Teresita and Chac-mool entrances. This ecological reserve has more than 859 different plants, as well as rare species as the jaguar and the Mantled Howling Monkey. Has 47 kilometers (about 30 miles) of coastline and is near the second most important coral reef in the world. This is a perfect place for a family vacation, as it offers the opportunity to see a wide variety of marine and terrestrial life.

Tres Palos: Located in the Mayan Riviera at Km 54 on the Cancun-Tulum Highway near Playa del Carmen. It is considered one of the best areas to scuba dive as it is the world’s second largest coral reef. The reef system spans 150 hectares (370 acres) and it has a diverse natural habitat, with more than 110 animal species. In these waters, you can see such colorful species as the bonito and the barracuda. Because the reef serves as a barrier, Tres Palos has a magnificent bay with gentle waves.

Tres Rios Ecopark: Located on the Mayan Riviera at Km 54 on the Cancun-Tulum Highway. Eight surface-level sinkholes have been discovered here and their running springs form rivers that flow into the sea. This park offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling experiences, thanks to its proximity to the second largest coral reef in the world. This park gets its names from its three rivers, which have abundant vegetation. You can do excellent kayaking tours at Tres Rios as you enjoy the lovely scenery and excellent climate.

Trips near Coba: If you enjoy cave exploring, there are daily trips from Cancun to Coba, where you can visit the so-called Jaguar and Alligator sinkholes, as well as the Mojarras Lagoon. The trip includes a guided nature tour, rappelling and Tyrolean (zip-line) lessons, and excellent local cuisine.

Xcaret: Located 72 kilometers (44 miles) from Cancun off the Cancun-Tulum Highway. An important ecological park where the natural and manmade attractions offer a wide array of activities: You can explore and swim underground rivers and discover and admire peculiar rock formations in crystalline waters, visit a tropical aquarium, watch an enactment of a Mayan ball game, or gaze at the flamingos. This park has a beach area, an aquarium, a butterfly pavilion, a so-called dolphinarium, an orchid greenhouse and a bee farm. What’s more, it offers an archaeological zone and a recreation of a Mayan village. Open daily from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm.

Xel-Ha: Located 115 kilometers (72 miles) south of Cancun off the Cancun-Tulum Highway. The turquoise-colored waters of the lagoon, along with the relatively calm rivers and the lush jungle, offer a truly unique environment by the sea. Within the jungle area, you can find various sinkholes that were once used in ancient Mayan rituals. You can also find interconnected underground rivers that run through an ancient canal system. The underwater sights are as impressive as the scenery on the surface. Here you can enjoy the experience of swimming with dolphins and snorkeling in the main lagoon or in underground rivers. Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 

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