- Scuba Diving in Cozumel & Along the Yucatan's Caribbean Coast: The coral reefs off the island, Mexico's premier diving destination, are among the top five dive spots in the world. The Yucatan's coastal reef, part of the planet's second-largest reef system, affords excellent diving all along the coast. Especially beautiful is the Chinchorro Reef, lying 32km (20 miles) offshore from Majahual or Xcalak. Diving from Isla Mujeres is also quite spectacular.
- Fly-Fishing off the Punta Allen & Majahual Peninsulas: Serious anglers will enjoy the challenge of fly-fishing the saltwater flats and lagoons on the protected sides of these peninsulas.
- Cenote Diving on the Yucatan Mainland: Dive into the clear depths of the Yucatan's cenotes for an interesting twist on underwater exploration. The Maya considered the cenotes sacred -- and their vivid colors do indeed seem otherworldly. Most are between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, and dive shops in these areas regularly run trips for experienced divers.
- Birding: The Yucatan Peninsula, Tabasco, and Chiapas are ornithological paradises. Two very special places are Isla Contoy, with more than 70 species of birds as well as a host of marine and animal life, and the Huitepec Cloud Forest, with its flocks of migratory species.
- An Excursion to Bonampak & Yaxchilan: Bonampak and Yaxchilan -- two remote, jungle-surrounded Maya sites along the Usumacinta River -- are now accessible by car and motorboat. The experience could well be the highlight of any trip.
Yucatan Travel Experiences
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Chichen Itza!!!
Oh how I wish the internet were faster here!!!! I have so many awesome photos I´d like to post but each one takes about 30 minutes or so... Continue reading »
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Merry in Merida
Merida is definitely worth seeing. In hindsight, I wish I had realized that most everything would be closed on New Year's Day, and... Continue reading »
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A mad chase to catch the bus!
You know how you have a time in your head and without checking are convinced that it is true. Then you realise later that that time was f... Continue reading »
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Chichen Itza - a 7 wonder of the world!
Thursday 18th October – Isla de Mujeres – Chichen Itza Today we decided to head to a hotel just out of Chichen Itza as it was in a good l... Continue reading »
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Stop 6. Merida
The journey from Palenque to Merida took us about about 9 hours on the bus but it went quickly and as I´ve said before the buses in Mexic... Continue reading »
