 Half Moon Bay, Akumal
This is a great place to hang out. The snorkeling is choice, you will see a multitude of colorful tropical fish and live coral.There are huge Brain coral heads in the center of the bay. If you are a strong swimmer you can go beyond the reef to the North and snorkel into the mouth of Yal-Ku lagoon. This activity is not for the novice snorkeler! |
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 Akumal Bay
Beautiful sugar white sand beaches and a scuba center complete with diving, swimming, fishing and wind surfing gear. Lol-Ha restaurant and beach bar, pizzeria and ice cream shop on the beach - also a few small boutiques and native goods from Mexico and Central America |
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 ACTUN-CHEN Cave System
10 minutes north of Soliman Bay you will see a large green sign on the right for the Actun-Chen Cave and Cavern system. You will travel a well groomed dirt road 3.2 km through the jungle. This area was once a "chicle" plantation. Actun- Chen eco-park has been open 5 months and is a first class operation. The cave itself is magic! |
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 Xel-Ha
Xel-Ha is a beautiful lagoon much larger than Yal-Ku.Heavy tourist area, go early to avoid the bus loads from Cancun. Lots of shops and eating areas. Restricted snorkeling and swimming.
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 Tankah
Look for the Blue "Casa Cenote" sign with yellow letters and go left onto the dirt road. Drive to the beach, go left and then it will be another 1/2 mile on the right. Blue cenote and a nice beach, lots of mangroves and birds.A great spot for lunch! |
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 Tulum
Tulum is the most magnificent Mayan ruins on the Caribbean Sea. The main pyramid, El Castillo, sits on a 10-meter cliff and has an impressive view of the Caribbean. The pyramid is also aligned with a natural break in the world's second largest barrier reef and functioned as a lighthouse for Mayan boats. Tulum means , "walled city". It encompasses the temple complex and a sacred cenote. Post classic period 900-1200 AD. Large market at entrance, bargaining is expected. Gas station here. |
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Area Rental Links
Below you will find other rental links to see what else is available in the area.
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