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Isla Contoy is an island north of Isla Mujeres and a highly regulated national park that is a sanctuary for more than 150 tropical birds.It’s also a nesting site for several endangered turtle speOnly 200 visitors a day are allowed on the island, and sunscreen, bug repellent and cigarettes are prohibited to preserve the island […]

Also to the north of Tulum near Playa del Carmen, Xcaret Park is an ecological park with a water park, amusement park, theme park and archaeological site.This park also houses a coral reef aquarium, sea turtle centre, butterfly garden and aviary.One of the best activities at this park is the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular, which showcases

Isla Mujeres is across the water from Cancun and offers a fantastic opportunity to swim with whale sharks from June to September.Whale sharks migrate to the area annually to feed on plankton and spawn.You can book a tour to spend some time swimming and snorkelling with these enormous gentle giants.Make sure your tour boat operator

Cozumel is a Caribbean island across the water from Riviera Maya.Getting to Cozumel is part of the adventure, as you’ll have to catch the ferry from Playa del Carmen.On the island, several tour companies run snorkelling and diving expeditions.There are excellent and affordable snorkelling sites off Cozumel’s west coast beaches.

Xplor Park is a zipline park north of Tulum near Playa del Carmen.This zipline adventure has 2.2 miles (3.5 km) of ziplines that wind through the jungle canopy with cameras throughout the course to capture guests zipping through the trees.In addition to ziplining, you can ride in an amphibious vehicle, paddle an underground raft and

Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park is a zipline and cenote park north of Tulum and an excellent alternative to lounging on the beach all day.If you’re looking for a jungle adventure, you can zipline through the treetops, rappel down over a cenote, climb up a cliff, snorkel through an underground river and swim in a

Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan archaeological site in Mexico, attracting millions of visitors each year who want to see the well-preserved pyramids.The hub of the Mayan civilisation for over 1,000 years is a UNESCO World Heritage site with impressive temples, pyramids and courts.If you’d rather not drive, book a tour that includes additional

The Mayan ruins of Coba lie within the lush, green jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula.Coba is not as popular as the ruins at Chichen Itza, so visitors to this archaeological site will not have to fight a large crowd to see the pyramid.You can rent bikes at the entrance to the site to get around

The Muyil archaeological site contains the remains of an ancient Mayan city that was one of the oldest Mayan cities in Mexico.Located south of Tulum, these ruins are within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, deep in the jungle. The main pyramid, the Castillo, is the tallest in the Riviera Maya. As the ruins do not

Tulum is a coastal town in the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea that attracts visitors to its beautiful beaches,mysterious Mayan ruins, spa resorts and flavoursome local food. But what if you want to explore further?Fortunately, there are many day trips from Tulum that will take you on an adventure to discover the unique natural