The Maya city of Chichen Itza, famous for its pyramid ruins, is both a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The ancient city dates back to the 5th century, though its most impressive structures were built later in the 9th through 12th centuries and are a mix of Maya, Toltec, and Puuc styles.
To escape the frantic beat of Cancún's nightlife and beaches, head to Isla Mujeres There is little to do on this small, 4-mile island just a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun, but travelers like it that way. Booze Cruises are also available from different points of departure.
Cenotes, sometimes written xenotes, are natural pools formed from collapsed limestone with sapphire, turquoise, and emerald waters. The entire coast of the Riviera Maya is dotted with cenotes, nearly 7,000 in total. Some cenotes are open to the sun and surrounded by tropical trees and hanging vines – great for a swim or snorkel, while others are parts of vast, underground cave and river systems, fun to scuba through on a guided tour. Many cenotes are easy to reach on your own by driving or taxiing, like Dos Ojos and Gran Cenote near Tulum or Ik Kil and Suytun near Chichen Itza.
Come into the jungle environment dotted with cenotes, or underground rivers, a lagoon, beaches, reefs, and the jungle. Explore the remains of an ancient Maya port and savor the mosaic of the most traditional Mexican traditions that are created and recreated within the Xcaret ecological and cultural park, which has first class facilities and technology.
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