Sima de Las Cotorras near Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Green parrots at Sima de Las Cotorras. Photo courtesy of Sima de Las Cotorras Ecotourism.
Chiapas is full of caves and sinkholes (known as simas), but none compare to the gargantuan Sima de las Cotorras (Centro Ecoturístico Tzamanguimo, tel. 968/689-0289 or 968/105-6480, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily, US$2)
Parque Nacional Cañón del Sumidero near Tuxtla Gutiérrez
The Río Grijalva winds through Chiapas’s iconic Cañón del Sumidero, whose sheer limestonewalls are up to a thousand meters high and are graced by numerous wispy waterfalls. Photo © Jami Dwyer, licensed Creative Commons attribution Share-Alike.
The sheer stone walls of Sumidero Canyon rise hun
Day Trip from Comitán: Cascada El Chiflón
Photo © Carlos Manuel Citalán Marroquín, licensed Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike.
One of the highest and most powerful waterfalls in Chiapas and all of Mexico, Cascada El Chiflón tumbles 120 meters down a nearly vertical limestone cliff, sending waves of mist wafting across the hot
See the Best of Chiapas in Two Weeks
Maya ruins in Palenque. Photo © Ruben Charles, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
If you’re visiting Chiapas for the first time and want to be sure to hit all the must-sees, this is the tour for you. It covers a little of everything—Maya ruins, indigenous villages, colonial cities, and some ja
Cancún Bound
My husband and I are headed to Cancun next week for a wedding, and I can hardly wait! This will be my first trip to Mexico. Well… other than the quick three-hour jaunt I took to Juarez many years ago to buy a cold beer when attending a student journalism convention in El Paso. A bunch of us
Water Parks and Swimming with Dolphins in Cancún
Depending on your comfort and price range, you can interact with dolphins with a simple “fin shake” or enroll in a “trainer for a day” program. Photo © Britt Reints, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Also known as Parque Nizúc, Wet n’ Wild (Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 25,
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The 6-Day Best of Cancún and the Riviera Maya
There’s a lot to do in Cancún, Cozumel, and the Riviera Maya, so this itinerary packs a lot into a little time. Follow along and you’ll hit the beach, go diving and snorkeling, explore Maya ruins, take in a museum, discover out-of-the way places, nosh on local food, go to a nightclub or two, and s
Cancún Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Clubs and Live Music
Cancún’s most popular nightclubs are within walking distance of each other in the Zona Hotelera, at Punta Cancún. The Zona Hotelera also has some great lounge bars. Downtown, meanwhile, has nightclubs specializing in Latin music, and the city’s best live music, theater, and movies.
Cuncrawl (toll-
Before You Go to Cancún & Cozumel: Visas, Vaccinations, and Essentials
Bring to Cancún and Cozumel what you would to any beach destination: light cotton clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, flip-flops, etc. Beach buffs should bring two or even three swimsuits, plus snorkel gear if you’ve got it. Water shoes come in handy wherever the beach is rocky, while tennis sho
The Best Cancún & Cozumel Beaches
If you love beaches, you’ve come to the right place. Remember that beaches in Mexico are public; hotels can “claim” an area by setting out guest-only lounge chairs, but you are free to lay out your towel and umbrella wherever there’s space.
Beach in Akumal Bay. Photo © BlueOrange Studio/123rf.
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How to Choose a Dive Shop in Cancún & Cozumel
There are more than 100 dive shops on Isla Cozumel, and scores more at Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Tulum, and elsewhere. Choosing just one—and then placing all your underwater faith into its hands—can be daunting.
The dock at Fiesta Americana’s Dive Resort Cozumel. Photo © Serge
Seven Days of Ecoadventure in the Yucatán
Lazing on a beach or contemplating museum displays is all right, but some travelers crave a little more action. The Yucatán has plenty to offer active travelers, including kiteboarding, fly-fishing, kayaking, and mountain biking.
Day 1
Ease into things by spending a day stand-up paddling (or SUPin
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