Chichen
Itza Mayan Ruins
Address About 70 miles west on the road to Merida. Extensive
Mayan site covering Early and Late Classical periods. "El
Castillo" or "Temple of the Jaguar" dominates
the area and is the site of the "serpent" that appears
on the Equinox.
Isla Mujeres
Take one of the tours out of Cancun or ferry service. Slow-paced
paradisical island in Mujeres Bay visible from Cancun. Accessible
via frequent ferry service from Puerto Juarez. Crossings start
at 6:00am and run every 60 to 90 minutes until 8:30pm.
Tulum Mayan
Ruins
Address 75 miles south of Cancun past Akumal and Xel-ha. Splendid
ruins of a Mayan walled city on a high bluff next to the Caribbean
sea. Only major Mayan Site next to the ocean. Famous for the
frescoe paintings and the "Diving God".
Xcaret
Eco-archeological Park
Address About 55 miles south of Cancun on Highway 307 Once
part of a private ranch, Xcaret is now open to the public.
Swim with the dolphins and navigate underground rivers. Plenty
of wildlife to view and enjoy.
Coba
Address About 75 miles southwest of Cancun Considered one
of the most important cities in the Mayan world with an incredible
causeway system to other cities
Sian
Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Address About 60 miles south of Akumal. A pristine natural
preserve full of wildlife including crocodiles and boas. Natives
act as local guides in their boats.
Tres
Rios Nature Park
Address Approximately 30 kms south of Cancun. Nature reserve
located on over 150 acres of shorefront land offering activities
such as kayaking, canoeing, bicycling through the jungle,
snorkeling and horseback riding.
