Rivera Maya

The Riviera Maya, Mexico is a paradise enjoyed our Mayan ancestors, a natural paradise surrounded by crystal clear waters of theMexican Caribbean, is a coastline of over 140 miles between Cancun and Sian Ka'an considered World Heritage by UNESCO in the state of Quintana Roo, in the Yucatan peninsula amazing. Full of jungle, cenotes, exotic wildlife more than any other region in the world hotel.

The Riviera Maya is now considered one of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico and the world. In this place, found by the MayaTulum to worship the God of the sun, you can get a great vacation with friends or family, On the beach and the whole length of the Riviera Maya hiding in the jungle . 

Sian Kaan in Tulum

Located 32 miles to the end of a small road are Located virgin, stunning beaches of the Caribbean Sea from the left, you will find various plants and wildlife, and the top floors of the fly fishing and sight casting in the world. What you do not find here are spring breakers mopeds and jet skis. 

Punta Allen is a small community located in the Riviera Maya, 180 kilometers from Cancun. It is the ideal place for ecotourism, since there can admire colonies of herons, alligators and manatees, as well as the flora of one of the largest reserves in the world.

Some of the activities you can enjoy are water sports like kayaking and snorkeling, horseback , diving, bird watching and animals in their natural habitat. In Punta Allen to camp,there are tourists either in cabins or tents . The place has at least 12 sites hosting of ecological cabins, built of wood, with all amenities, in a rustic and natural ambience Ideal for a romantic night on the beach, watching a sky almost lit and is ideal for developing all kinds of tours, If what you seek is comfort and relaxation, you can also go to the nearest club, which is characterized by its large garden and culinary delights based on fresh local seafood.

The locals offer their services boat rides, for you to know the surroundings, while engaged in other activities such as diving, bird watching and animals in their natural habitat. Similarly you can enjoy the very admiration of the great variety of birds that are housed there. When you come to this place not hesitate to ask boats to take you to Blanquisal, is a place for its shades of colors, sand mimics a fine white salt, hence the name of this space. Punta Allen is located 180 km from Cancun on highway 307 or highway Chetumal or Tulum, reaching "La Esperanza", take the small road until you reach a camp on the place where you can leave your vehicle.

Dos Ojos Cenote

The word "cenote" is derived from the Mayan word "Dzonot" which means sacred well. A combination of geological and climatic changes have created an incredible and unique ecosystem in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. These caves and underground rivers have formed naturally more than 6,500 years ago. In the past 20 years, experienced scuba divers have explored the caves to discover more than 300 miles of interconnected passageways and caves that make this incredible ecosystem. These cenotes, only found in this part of the world, offer certified divers the opportunity to explore something different.

Discover the tranquil beauty of these windows virgins underwater world and experience the dive of your life floating through caverns full of crystal clear water, stalagmites and stalactites. The Cenote Dos Ojos, whose name is due to 2 cenotes are joined together by short caves, pretending to be two eyes, its located on highway 307 of Quintana Roo which connects Playa del Carmen with Tulum. Dos Ojos is a flooded cave system located south of Playa del Carmenand north of Tulum on the Caribbean coast in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Exploration of Two Eyes began in 1986 and has never stopped since. The documented underwater extend the cave is at least 61 km. It has a depth of 17 meters and is considered one of the cenotes in the underground caverns longer. The water is turquoise, where dwells a lot of amazing marine life, surrounded by ancient stalactites and stalagmites. It is easily accessible thanks to the wooden platform was built at the entrance. Because of the clear water offers unlimited visibility, so that will feel like flying inside the vault, allowing you to admire their beauty completely under water, this being one of the main features of this cenote. It has several holes on the surface of the cavern, into which the sun's rays, forming an incredible reflection in the water, which gives one of the best views of the cenote.

Two Eyes invites you to refresh yourself in its beautiful waters, this is an ideal for diving and cenote snórquel.Swim between the amazing play of light and colors that are created here, making this an unforgettable experience. Divers can admire rock formations, fossils of fish, snails, sea shells and coral embedded in some rocks, faithful witnesses to the entire Yucatan peninsula was once submerged for millions of years. To access another cenote, you must enter through a small space of the cave underwater.

Dos Ojos is kept in the top 10 longest cave systems in the world under water. It also contains the passage of the known deepest cave in Quintana Roo, with 118 meters / 396 feet deep located at the mouth Cenote.

Muyil Ruins

Muyil Ruins are located near the town of Tulum, about 20 minutes, going south on the road from Tulum to Chetumal.

The ruins of Muyil are small with some buildings in its original state, in the middle of the jungle, is a point of interest that can be done in 1 hour or less, we recommend taking insect repellent during the rainy season because there are many mosquitoes and much more when you are walking in the jungle.

There is a entrance fee for entering these ruins and they have a parking area.

From Muyil town you can take a boat to go to the ecological reserve of Sian Kaan.

Xel-Ha Park, Riviera Maya Mexico

Legend says the Mayan gods pooled their wisdom, dreams and love of beauty to create a place where the best of the Caribbean nature came together. The ancient Mayans called the area Xel-Há: "where the water is born".

This tropical park is a place of unimaginable beauty, where a turquoise lagoon, a river with a gentle current and an exuberant jungle get together to comprise a unique landscape by the sea. You just need to step into its jungle to find ancient Mayan cenotes.

Xel-Há is a natural aquarium of a beauty that is unique in the world; discover its magic with your mask and snorkel, relax as you swim amongst hundreds of multicolored fish that have made their home at the river and the lagoon. 

The emerald green of the jungle surrounds the river and the lagoon at Xel-Há to create an exotic view, hard to find anywhere else. You can explore this beautiful place on foot, bicycle or taking a ride on its mini-train, while enjoying the different species of flora and fauna in their natural habitat.

Xel-Há is a universe dedicated to the environment and to the preservation of the native flora and fauna. Within the park you will find a turtle camp, a dolphin aquarium and an apiary, where the preservation of the species is promoted in order to contribute to the awareness and environmental maintenance of the area. If you take the all-inclusive option at the park, you will be entitled to take an environmental tour and will be able to learn more about the nature of this beautiful place.

Xel-Há is just a few minutes away from the mysterious ruins of Tulum, the only walled Mayan city located by the ocean. Due to its closeness to Xel-Há, it is ideal to visit both places on the same day.

ACTIVITIES

Swimming or snorkeling in the inlet, pleasantly navigating the river; sunbathing or taking a beach stroll; walking the many different paths and entering into the jungle; admiring the cenotes; uncovering the ancient wall of the Mayan port; discovering the variety of fish, birds, butterflies, iguanas, macaws, ducks, etc.

You can also enjoy other activities such as swimming with the dolphins, getting to know our Aquatic Institute while enjoying exciting underwater adventures from tank-less diving (Snuba), the snorkeling tour, or even walking under the water with a helmet (Sea Trek).

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Stores, restaurants, ATM, wheelchairs and strollers (for rent and subject to availability), restrooms, showers and kiddy area.

PARK HOURS

The park opens everyday of the year from 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LOCATION

Xel-Há is located in México, 110 kilometers from Cancun and 39 kilometers from Playa del Carmen, in the Riviera Maya, right of the Cancun -Tulum Highway.

TRANSPORTATION

To get to Xel-Há, you can rent a car, take a bus from the Main Bus Station in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, take a taxi or hire the services of a travel agency offering the single-day Tulum - Xel-Há tour. If you take a bus, we have transportation that will take you from the highway all the way to the entrance of the park.

Coba Tour

Learn about Coba and the  archaeological wonders, in the middle of the Mayan jungle, with impressive buildings like the temple Nohoch Muul, then go to visit a real Mayan community, which learn about their customs and way of life at the same while walking through the jungle.

This tour includes zip line adventure that will take you through above a wonderful cenote in another, you can rappel down a further cooling off in the water. Before the end of the walk, enjoy an exquisite Yucatecan dish, made by women in the region.

Conoce Tulum

Tulum

En los tiempos antiguos, los mayas desarrollaron el centro de la ciudad que subía muy por encima del majestuoso azul del mar Caribe y estaba protegida por enormes paredes de tres metros y un empinado acantilado, una residencia amurallada a la que se le dio el nombre Zama, la ciudad amurallada maya.

Con más de 60 templos restaurados, Tulum tiene secretos ocultos que se hablan en el sagrado paredes con pinturas auténticas de los misteriosos jeroglíficos escritos. Sólo los sumos sacerdotes, matemáticos, astrónomos, arquitectos e ingenieros se les permitía detenerse en los brazos de esta ciudad sagrada, mientras que los comuneros permanecieron viviendo más allá de esta ciudad santa.