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Introduction:
History, mystery, fun, sports, beaches, hotels … dream Cancun and the Riviera Maya is a paradise designed exclusively for relaxation and enjoyment of the tourist. In this place we are opening up unexpected possibilities, because next to the wonderful hotel we have a very good price, we can play sports like golf, snorkeling, scuba diving or introduce into their caves and cenotes. Cultural tourism is also very close as the ruins of the ancient and mysterious Mayan civilization.The impressive array of Chichén Itzá is an essential visit on our visit to the Yucatan.
Sandy beaches and turquoise waters, a wonderful time, thick vegetation, and the warm Caribbean Sea that surrounds the lake with Nichupte. With a range of leisure and endless nightlife.
Excursions:
Chichén Itzá: This is the most typical trip because they are most representative monuments from the Mayan civilization. Was founded in V century a.C. and was inhabited until the thirteenth A.D. era in which mysteriously disappeared. Its price has to be between 60 and $ 90 depending on the company, and includes a buffet lunch, which is a full-day excursion. Nearby, there is the beautiful city of Valladolid.
Xcaret, is an archaeological park where you can even swim in underground rivers. Xcaret is like an amusement park where you can even see traditional Mayan dances, swimming with dolphins at the aquarium, or see the old ball game. Its price ranges between 90 and $ 100 and lasts a full day.
Tulum: Mayan ruins are the only existing next to the Caribbean Sea, in a recent walled. There is Xel-ha, the world’s largest aquarium, where you can swim with dolphins and snorkeling. Its price is around $ 90.
Isla Mujeres: was declared sacred by the Mayans. Located off the coast of Cancun, has a wide range of leisure facilities, from parks, restaurants and international hotels, wonderful coast, and where snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, diving … Depending on what you include, the price ranges from 30 and $ 50 and may be full day or just a half-day visit.
Tours through the jungle there are many options and varieties in these types of excursions, which can include boats, operate from the Nichupte lagoon until closer to the mangroves, or stroll through the jungle. Its price is around 50 dollars.
Cozumel: An island accessible if you go by plane from Cancun. It is the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean and a veritable paradise for lovers of diving and water sports. They are the second longest coral reef in the world.
Gastronomy of Cancun
Very typical cakes of corn, beans, guacamole, enchiladas, tacos … well, everything that we find today in any Mexican restaurant in Spain. Among the fish should not be left to try the lobster or huachinango. And drinks, of course, tequila, mezcal and pulque.
Attire
We must keep cool clothing as possible, since the moisture is very high there. The heat can be suffocating. Of course, not forget or bathing suit, sunglasses and cream or tan. Something warm for the nights may be required, especially for air conditioning in hotels, usually high, or if one night it cools.
Distance
From Cancun to Playa del Carmen: 65 kms.
From Cancun to Mexico DF: 1649 kms.
From Cancun to Merida: 317 kms.
From Cancun to Chichen Itza: 203 kms.
From Cancun to Holbox: 20 minutes by boat.
Hotels in Cancun
The Riviera Maya is a unique opportunity to enjoy great hotels really cheap prices. In addition, we offer you an opportunity to all inclusive …
Tips:
– It should be noted that between June 1 and November 30 is the official hurricane season, while in the eastern Pacific extends from May 15 to November 30.
– Do not forget to bring mosquito repellent, because there are many.
– Take a good moisturizer because the sun is so strong that neither the cream can help us to have tan skin hydrated.
– The most famous beach is Playa del Carmen. Especially because it alternated with areas where hotels can enjoy more of the environment in the country with indigenous communities.
One final tip … make the most of your vacation!
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