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Scuba Diving & Snorkeling around Isla Mujeres
Snorkel through the remarkable underwater sculpture park near Manchones reef at the southern end of the island. Photo © Philip Bussey, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Snorkeling
Isla Mujeres’s western side has calm water and extensive coral reefs that make for excellent snorkeling, tho
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If you could only recommend one site to visit in Cancún or Cozumel, which would it be?
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Can you recommend some good restaurants in Cancún and Cozumel?
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What activity is a must for travelers visiting Cancún and Cozumel?
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The Scenic Ruins of Tulum Archaeological Zone
Tulum’s enviable patch of seashore was settled as early as 300 BC. Photo © Scott Prokop/123rf.
The Maya ruins of Tulum (8am-5pm daily, US$4.75) are one of Mexico’s most scenic archaeological sites, built atop a 12-meter (40-foot) cliff rising abruptly from turquoise Caribbean waters. The stru
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Sea Turtles of the Yucatán
A sea turtle in the waters off Cozumel. Photo © Kevin T., licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
All eight of the world’s sea turtle species are endangered, thanks to a combination of antiquated fishing practices, habitat destruction, and a taste for turtle products. Four turtle species—hawks
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Plan a Romantic Tulum Getaway
Although a number of places in and around Cancún have the makings of a romantic getaway—picturesque beaches, elegant restaurants, relaxing spas, and cozy accommodations— we picked our favorite for this itinerary: Tulum. The beaches are spectacular, and the cabaña-style hotels exude a quiet charm l
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Tulum Beaches and Cenotes
Popular swimming holes, cenotes are pools formed in limestone sinkholes. Photo © Christine Rondeau, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The road from Tulum Pueblo hits the coast near the upper end of the Zona Hotelera, which stretches from the archaeological zone down to the entrance of Si
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Visiting Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
A crocodile in the Sian Ka’an Reserve. Photo © Robert Pittman licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Sian Ka’an is Yucatec Mayan for “where the sky is born,” and it’s not hard to see how the original inhabitants arrived at such a poetic name. The unkempt beaches, blue-gre
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Recreation in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve: Sportfishing, Birding, and Kayaking
A male osprey spotted at the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Photo © Robert Pittman, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Sportfishing
Sportfishing is world-class in and around Sian Ka’an—it’s hard to go wrong in the flats and mangrove islands, or with the Caribbean lapp
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Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: Accommodations and Food
Tulum and Southern Quintana Roo
Punta Allen is the only town on the peninsula and has the most options for lodging, food, tours, and other services. Along the long unpaved road leading there is a smattering of lodges and private homes, amid miles and miles of deserted coastline.
Note: The town of
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Sights and Beaches in Puerto Morelos
The beach in Puerto Morelos has improved significantly in the last few years, and more and more travelers are spending lazy afternoons in the sun and sand. Here are some key sights and beaches in the area.
Be aware that the low season here is very low, and many businesses close in May, September,
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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
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The Best of Isla Cozumel in Four Days
Isla Cozumel is Mexico’s third largest island, with much to offer the curious traveler, from Maya ruins to deserted beaches. Cozumel’s claim to fame is its diving and snorkeling, and this tour allots plenty of bubble time. If you prefer to stay on dry land, there’s still plenty to do and see in Co
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Visiting the Maya Ruins of Cobá
The Maya ruins of Cobá make an excellent complement—or even alternative—to the memorable but vastly overcrowded ruins at Tulum. Cobá doesn’t have Tulum’s stunning Caribbean view and beach, but its structures are much larger and more ornate—in fact, Cobá’s main pyramid is the second tallest in the
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Maya Archeaological Sites on Isla Cozumel
Isla Cozumel played a deeply significant role in the Maya world as an important port of trade and, more importantly, as one of three major destinations of religious pilgrimages (the others were Izamal and Chichén Itzá, both in Yucatán state). The island’s primary site—known as San Gervasio today—w
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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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Learning and Speaking Spanish in Mexico
There are many inexpensive and high-quality language schools throughout Mexico. Photo © cezzie901, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Many people hope that moving to a foreign country will automatically rewire their brain for high-speed language learning. Just a few months in Mexico, and you’l
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Discover Oaxaca
The state of Oaxaca offers the best of Mexico, both old and new. It has a vibrant urban city, abundant indigenous arts and handicrafts, renowned native cuisine, fascinating history, natural wonders, and a rich cultural heritage, including 16 separate living languages.
Wherever you wander in this r
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Hierve el Agua: Mexico's Mineral Springs
Although the name of this place translates as boiling water, the springs that seep from the side of a limestone mountain less than an hour’s drive east of Mitla aren’t hot. Instead, they are loaded with minerals. These minerals over time have built up into rock-hard deposits, forming great algae-p
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