Yucatan Road Trips

The best places to swim with whale sharks

The best places to swim with whale sharks

Swimming alongside the largest fish in the sea is one of the ultimate bucket-list experiences. Lucky, then, that there are a handful of destinations around the world where in-season sightings of whale sharks are almost guaranteed. Remember: keep a respectful distance from the gentle giants, resisting the urge to touch them or to use flash photography.

The most beautiful restaurant in the world is in Mexico: Ixi'im won recognition from Unesco - Mexico News Network

The most beautiful restaurant in the world is in Mexico: Ixi'im won recognition from Unesco - Mexico News Network

Within Chablé Resort & Spa you will discover one of the most internationally acclaimed hotels in Mexico. Beyond that a small, architectural paradise also lies within, called: Ixi'im, which is the flagship restaurant of this luxury hotel. Ixi'im has just been recognized by UNESCO for its beauty and received the Prix Versailles international award on May 15th.

Everything Playa Del Carmen

Everything Playa Del Carmen

Isla Mujeres is a day trip away from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. For the best things to do there see our article here: http://everythingplayadelcarmen.com/isla-mujeres-island-hop-from-cancun/

Getting to Holbox from Playa del Carmen

Getting to Holbox from Playa del Carmen

The drive to Isla Holbox is much faster now that the new toll road was completed and opened in early 2016. This toll road cuts the drive time nearly in half. Drivers will have to stop at two toll booths; the first is 18 pesos and the second in 79 pesos.

Tankah Tres/Cenote Manatee

Tankah Tres/Cenote Manatee

This beach and unique cenote is located between Akumal and Tulum on Highway 307. One of the features we most appreciated here was the lack of other tourists. Our fellow swimmers were all friendly locals, and we got to practice our Spanish while they reciprocated by practicing much more sophisticated skills in English.

Yal Ku Lagoon Snorkeling

Yal Ku Lagoon Snorkeling

YAL KU LAGOON SNORKELING We have snorkeled Yal Ku Lagoon extensively on several occasions. We have seen turtles, rays, barracudas, parrot fish and a host ofother interesting sea creatures. What makes Yal Ku Lagoon so attractive is that during rough sea-days at your hotel where the water

Swim and Snorkel with Whale Sharks in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

Swim and Snorkel with Whale Sharks in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Snorkel off the Yucatan Peninsula with the largest fish on the planet: http://www.nathab.com/central-america/whale-shark-tour/ See our Mexico whale shark adventure in action with this footage from our trips! Watch guests snorkel within arms reach of these friendly, gentle giants who weigh in at 15-tons measure 40-feet-long!

Solferino, Quintana Roo Mexico

Solferino, Quintana Roo Mexico

It has a lush jungle north of the town, there is aquatic and underwater vegetation in wetlands composed with brackish coastal lagoons and marshes with plenty of red mangrove and seagrass.

The most laid back island for vacation-Isla Holbox Mexico

The most laid back island for vacation-Isla Holbox Mexico

Isla Holbox ( hole-bosch) is the quietest of the three main islands that are inhabited off the Yucatan Peninsula. It is far enough away from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen that it does not get a bulk of the tourist and only a few escape to Isla Holbox making this a great little secret island to visit.

Puerto Aventuras Restaurants

Puerto Aventuras Restaurants

Within the self-contained and secure gated community of Puerto Aventuras, you'll feel free to explore either on foot or by bicycle or maybe golf cart and enjoy all that this little community has to offer. As you learn your way around the lush tropical setting, you will quickly realize this is not a large city.

Swim with Dolphins in Riviera Maya | Dolphin Discovery

Swim with Dolphins in Riviera Maya | Dolphin Discovery

Swim with Dolphins, Manatees & Sea Lions VIDEO $129 USD $179 USD $159 USD $89.1 USD $152.1 USD $118.15 USD Located in the Mexican Caribbean (Riviera Maya), Puerto Aventuras is a tourist development strategically planned to show respect and love for the tropical flora and fauna.