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Playa del Carmen is a coastal town to the north of Tulum in the Riviera Maya region. Because it is larger than Tulum, more activities are available for visitors who are looking for activities beyond the beach.There are challenging and picturesque golf courses, such as the Iberostar Golf Club Playa Paraiso and the Hard Rock […]

Rio Secreto means ‘secret river’ and is called Rio Secreto because it was not discovered until 2004 by a local landowner.Rio Secreto is an underground river system that winds through an extensive cave system.Visitors can float through the small portion of the river and see the spectacular cave formations.This river was once important to the

The Sfer Ik Museion is an art museum that blends nature with sculpture.The museum’s curator wanted to create a quiet place where visitors can sit and reflect and meditate in spaces within the museum.Cushions are scattered around the museum to encourage visitors to sit and contemplate the exhibits.Visitors are encouraged to remove their shoes and

To the west of Tulum lies the Pueblo Magico Valladolid.This small town has preserved its Spanish colonial heritage with colourful buildings and old monuments built by the Spanish colonialists when they first settled in this area during the 16th century.The Convent de San Bernardino and the San Gervasio Cathedral are two landmarks built by the

The proximity of Akumal makes this an easy place to visit for the day trip from Tulum. A popular activity in Akumal is snorkelling with sea turtles in the sheltered Akumal Bay.Because sea turtles are protected, everyone wanting to see these incredible creatures is required to book a certified guide for this activity.Also check out

nickname ‘Laguna de Los Sietes Colores’ (Lake of the Seven Colors). You can enjoy swimming, kayaking and snorkelling in the lake.A few publicly-accessible cenotes lie adjacent to or in a part of the lake.As with all natural waters in Mexico, sunscreen and bug repellent are not permitted, and visitors must shower before entering.In addition to

Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve is home to important wetlands that support the diverse assemblage of plant and animal species. This diverse ecosystem consists of mangroves, coastal lagoons, estuaries, marshland and savannah.These areas provide essential nesting habitats for hundreds of species of birds.In addition, Ria Lagartos is an important stop on the migration route for many

Located just south of Tulum, Laguna Kaan is a freshwater lagoon with clear, calm, blue water.This lake is surrounded by the jungle and has smaller crowds than the beaches.Because its waters are calm, it’s a great place to relax and is family-friendly, however, a cenote in the middle of the lake has a strong current

The Yucatan Peninsula has thousands of unique geological features called cenotes, water-filled holes or caves.The oldest cenotes are open to the air and the newest cenotes are completely enclosed underground.Cenotes were of great importance to the pre-Hispanic people that lived in this region, and the Mayans considered these places to be the entrance to the

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site south of Tulum.The reserve is home to thousands of plant and animal species, including jaguars, pumas, ocelots, tapirs, spider monkeys, howlers monkeys, and more than 300 species of birds.The coastal wetlands and lagoons within the reserve are popular places for birdwatchers.This complex system of freshwater