The crown jewel of the Caribbean
Cancun is located in Quintana Roo, where Mayan culture shines on every corner. Surrounded by the breathtaking Caribbean Sea, soft coral sands, and the striking shade of blue that emerges from its crystal-clear waters, a visit to Cancun will make you wonder whether you are in a dream or else. The splendorous and mystical ruins will take you on an incredible journey back to the Mayan civilization. The archaeological zone of El Rey or El Templo del Alacrán (The temple of the scorpion) will amaze your eyes, and if you are into nature, you’ll love Xel-Ha, a natural aquarium that will make you feel as if you are waking in a dream. Visiting the Secret River will take you closer to the Xibalbá, the Mayan underworld, and Xcaret, the most important eco-archaeological park in the country, will offer its charm so you can blend with the jungle.
By the way, this splendorous place is why Cancun has been named the second most attractive destination for summer vacations in 2016 by Trip Advisor. The range of options for tourists of all ages that Cancun offers, go beyond your imagination, from Its trendy nightlife, one of the hottest in the country, to its underwater museum, Cancun has it all for travelers looking to have the
Holbox (“black hole” in Maya) is a relatively isolated sleepy island located northwest of Cancun. Legend says it was discovered by pirates, some of which married local girls, and that descendents of the original seven families still live there. From Cancun it’s about a two hour drive to the small coastal town of Chiquilá and then a 20 minute ferry ride to the island, and it’s well worth the trip. Many of Holboxs’ inhabitants make their living by fishing..
The Mayan city of Chichen Itza (meaning “At the mouth of the well of the Itza.”) was one of the largest cities of this prehispanic civilization and is one of the most visited archeological sites in Mexico with over 2.5 million visitors per year.
It is said that this place was discovered by Mayans, Spanish conquerors, and pirates, which makes it an exciting place full of stories.
BE AMAZED BY THE ISLAND
Walk through its streets filled with local businesses. Visit the Municipal Palace, enjoy a fresh fruit drink in the main square, and watch the people pass by on their daily errands. Take a walk along the pier and feel the sea breeze on your face. Watch the fishermen return to land with their day’s catch.
The Kantemo caves are home to hundreds of snakes that hang stealthily in their crevices hoping to catch the bats that fly in flocks to hunt when dusk comes.
Hire an expert guide in the community of Kantemo who will accompany you and inform you on the habits and legends.
The Underwater Art Museum (MUSA) seeks to demonstrate the coexistence between art and the environment. It consists of pieces of a special marine concrete which facilitates the creation of corals on their surface. They are placed on the seabed and have become artificial reefs and a refuge for marine life.
Find a place dedicated to the care of the turtles on Isla Mujeres. La Tortugranja -The Turtle Farm- is a government-funded area involved to caring for these species and their eggs when they come to spawn on the island’s beaches.
Immerse yourself in an underground river and let yourself be carried away by the freshwater stream as it flows from the cave. Stop to rest and admire the landscape that surrounds you. Enjoy the light that enters the openings above you. Be inspired by the thousands of years that it took for the cave to be formed.
Nichupte is a system of lagoons spanning more than 7,000 acres in the heart of Cancun that reaches the Caribbean Sea through the Sigfrido and Nizuc channels. Enjoy beautiful landscapes with crystalline waters bordered by mangroves that form passages where birds find shelter, fish live, and mammals and reptiles coexist and flourish in nature.
