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Plan a wildlife viewing vacation for an experience you'll never forget. Cities can provide a quick glimpse of your favorite critters, while safaris, wildlife parks, or a trip to a rainforest will give you the adventure of a lifetime. Most areas with large populations of animals provide touring services and accommodations so that even if you’re not an animal expert, a guide will help you follow the path of the herd and understand the animals in their environment better.

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Top Destinations for Wildlife Viewing

Top wildlife viewing cities

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    Isla Mujeres

    For a vacation full of adventure and relaxation all located within a 5-mile-long island, travelers will love the city of Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), located on the island of the same name. With stunning beaches, delicious seafood and other gastonomy... read more »

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    Tulum

    One of the world’s best-preserved coastal Mayan sites, the walled city of Tulum is a Mecca of historical wonders as well as a Caribbean paradise. Visit the ancient Mayan ruins, mingle with the locals in the pueblo,  and kick back on the beach for a spec... read more »

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    Mayan Riviera

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Mayan Riviera shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Mayan Riviera across multiple sites to help plan y... read more »

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    Puerto Vallarta

    Puerto Vallarta is a popular vacation site for those desiring warm, sunlit beaches and lush local plant life. The Malecon, a popular promenade, is an 11-block-long strip with shops on one side and the ocean on the other. The ocean-themed statues and fou... read more »

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    San Cristobal Las Casas

    Home to both ancient and modern Mayan cultures, San Cristobal is a delight for archaeologists and visitors alike. Mayan temples and ruins abound, and there are plenty of natual wonder such as waterfalls and canyons to explore. The town itself is colonia... read more »

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    Cabo San Lucas

    Located on the southern tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas is a popular port for cruise ships, and is home to dozens of travel resorts and beaches. Deep sea fishing, snorkeling, and horseback riding are favorite activities for tourists, and in the w... read more »

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    Playa del Carmen

    For anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect powdery white, sandy beach stretching along miles of turquoise blue water, Playa is the place to be. The accommodations are known for being reasonably priced, and the standard is high. The restaurants ar... read more »

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    Cozumel

    Cozumel, Mexico is one of the top five dive destinations in the world and the perfect place to getaway for a laid back vacation. Tourists can stay in the main town of San Miguel, from which they can visit ruins like Tulum, and nature parks such as Chank... read more »

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    Xcaret

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Xcaret shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Xcaret across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »

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    Playa del Camen, Mexico

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Playa del Camen, Mexico shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Playa del Camen, Mexico across multiple... read more »

Top Five Wildlife Viewing Trip Blogs

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    Mayan Riviera | Nov 23 07'

    by Sasha Chernenkoff a 26 year old female from Victoria, on vacation in Mayan Riviera

    After nearly seven months of being away from home and living in hostels, I was very happy to spend a week in a luxury resort/condo with my parents.... Continue reading »

  • Aaron Abel Chen

    My most beautiful moments | Sep 10 06'

    by Aaron Abel Chen a 28 year old male from Sydney, on vacation in Playa del Carmen

    "I waved my hand in the darkness, and a glowing green cloud of mist formed around me."

    We watched the crimson sun retire beneath the horizon as our boat approached our destination. We geared up and jumped right into the ocea... Continue reading »

  • Chris & Tracy

    You’re in trouble now! | May 26 07'

    by Chris & Tracy a traveling as a couple from Houston, on vacation in Playa del Camen, Mexico

    How Tracy spent her birthday… jumping off a cliff, running from the Federales and by complete coincidence having dinner with a friend. Details to f... Continue reading »

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    Hola Mexico! | Feb 27 07'

    by saildolfin a traveling as a family from Port Charlotte, on vacation in Isla Mujeres

    As we entered Mexican waters, a pod of dolfins came to play with us!  They were very small and dark shiny grey.  They sunset reflected of... Continue reading »

  • Sharper

    Palenque, Howler Monkeys and Ancient Ruins | Jul 24 06'

    by Sharper a 25 year old female from Whitianga, on vacation in Palenque

    "without the aid of pack animals, the wheel, or metal tools..."

    Palenque. 40 degrees... 13 hours from the nearest beach... Hot... I smell like feet... Im sweating like Billy... We stayed last night in a little c... Continue reading »

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