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Table of Contents
Presidente intercontinental. 3. Welcome to Paradise. 4. Transportation in Cancún. Weather Forecast. 5. Map of Cancún. 6. Krystal Hotel Resort. Parnassus. 7. Map of Downtown Cancún. 8. Cancún Has Something For Everybody. 9. Beach Lovers and Water Sports enthusiasts. 10. Beach Lovers and Water Sports enthusiasts. Aquaworld. 11. Underwater Museum of Art “MUSA”. 12. Weddings & Romance. 13. Shop ‘til You Drop. Destinations México. 14. Food Lovers, Sublime Festival of Flavors. 15. Golf & More. 16. Golf & More. 17. Golf & More. 18. Golf Courts Map. 19. Eco Adventurers, Nature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts. 20. Xcaret. Xel-Há. 21. Xplor. Xochimilco. Boca Puma. Xcaret. 22. El Garrafón. Selvática. Swimming With Dolphins.
Nature Reserves and Protected Areas.
Sian Ka’an.
23. Spa & Wellness Lovers.
24. Cultural History Buff. Sites in Cancún.
Ruinas del Rey. Yamil Lu’um. El Meco.
25. Tulum. Muyil. Cobá. 26. Chichén Itzá. Kohunlich. Ek’Balam. 27. Cancún Mayan Museum. 28. Map of the Archeological Sites of the Mayan World. 29. Groups an Conventions Cancún. 30. Groups an Conventions Cancún. 31. Coco Bongo. 32. Cancún and the Treasures of the Caribbean Map. 33. Puerto Morelos. 34. Cenotes Route. 35. Puerto Morelos Map and Cenotes Route. 36. Isla Mujeres. 37. How to get to Isla Mujeres. Things to do in
Isla Mujeres. Places to visit in Isla Mujeres.
38. Places to visit in Isla Mujeres. 39. Isla Mujeres Map. 40. Holbox. 41. Places you can’t miss around Isla Mujeres. 42. Holbox Map. AMEVH. 43. Contoy. 44. HotelDo. 45. Quintana Roo Map.
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Cancun is the best option for having fun filled vacation experiences!
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Welcome to Paradise
Cancún delivers the best of both worlds: the Caribbean and Mexico. For visitors who frequent other Caribbean destinations, Cancún offers an unequalled mix of manmade, natural, and cultural attractions. Cancún was a part of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the gateway to the Mayan World (“El Mundo Maya”). Mayan temples and ritual sites are literally everywhere, some smothered by lush jungle, others easily accessible (one pops up at one of our golf courses). There is even a Mayan temple overlooking the Caribbean Sea in the heart of the Cancún Hotel Zone! Cancun is situated on the southeast coast of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo in the Yucatan Peninsula. The small island just 12 miles long and 1 mile wide right on the Caribbean coast is marked by exceptional natural beauty and dotted with lagoons and spectacular beaches. Warm white powdery sand beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters together with the famous Mexican hospitality make this a place like no other! Cancun has the most modern and functional airport in Latin America and the Caribbean, offering worldwide connections and flights. Its hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and entertainment centers offer the best quality and service, not only in the Caribbean, but worldwide. With 250 sunny days a year, the gentle sea breezes keep the temperature at around 80ºF.
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* Cancún International Airport is located approximately 15-25 minutes from the Hotel Zone and 15 minutes from downtown Cancún. DISTANCE CHART TO MAIN ATTRACTIONS ALONG CANCUN AND THE TREASURES OF THE CARIBBEAN FROM CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TO THE CANCUN HOTEL ZONE
15 MINUTES
FROM CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TO THE CANCUN DOWNTOWN
20 MINUTES
FROM CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TO HOTELS ALONG PUERTO MORELOSCANCUN-RIVIERA
30 MINUTES
FROM CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TO HOTELS IN ISLA MUJERES
25 MINUTES TO DOCKS + 25” FERRY BOAT CROSS
FROM CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TO HOTELS IN HOLBOX
2.5 HOURS TO DOCK +30 “FERRY BOAT CROSS
FROM CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TO TULUM
1 HOUR 40 MINUTES
BY BUS. Best way to move along the Hotels Zone is by bus. The bus system is reliable and inexpensive (one ride costs about US $0.73 (9.5 pesos). The Route 1, runs along the Hotels Zone and also takes you to downtown, Tulum Ave, bus station and Puerto Juarez. You don’t have to wait more than 3-4 minutes for the bus. Buses operate between 6:00 and 24:00 hrs. BY TAXI. Taxis in Cancún are regulated, safe and reliable. There are over 3,000 taxis in operation. Make sure to ask the doorman at the hotel the rates so there are no surprises; most hotels post a list of rates from the hotel to various points in and around Cancún.
BY CAR. You will find in Cancún all the major car rental companies. They all have a great range of new and comfortable rental cars. This is the easiest way to explore the surrounding beaches, villages and Mayan Ruins. TIP: some car rental agencies give drivers a ‘get out of a ticket free’ card! If you’re pulled over for minor infractions, the card is shown to police who will ‘forgive’ your first two infractions! Really! BY FERRY. If you are planning to visit Isla Mujeres you take the ferry in Puerto Juárez, and run every half hour from 5:30 to 20:30 hrs. And then once every hour until 23:30 hrs. From Chiquila to Holbox, the transportation leaves every 2 hours from 6:00 to 21:30 hrs. And the ferry to Cozumel leaves from Playa del Carmen every hour from 7:00 to 22:00 hrs.
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ANCÚN HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY
Luxury Travelers If you’re thinking that upscale travelers don’t have a place in Cancún… think again! There are several luxury resorts, limo service, gourmet dining, designer shopping, over-the-top outdoors, thrilling nightlife, sensational spas, and personally escorted tours to enjoy this place full of history as well as the Caribbean and the jungle. Cancún is the perfect luxury escape.
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IP: Cancún has four AAA Five
Diamond winners and 17 AAA Four Diamond recipients.
Cancún for all Cancun is the ideal destination for family holidays. Children are welcome everywhere, there are a myriad of tours and activities for the whole family, you can visit the amazing ecoparks, enjoy nature and learn all the ancestral history of the area. A good itinerary includes swimming with dolphins in the morning, climbing Mayan pyramids in the afternoon, and end the day with a relaxed dinner with kid favorite dishes. If you’re a young single, Cancun most be on your radar. It is a world-class party town with some of the best clubs, discos and bars in Mexico. The styles range from intimate jazz clubs, dance halls sauce, to the largest nightclub
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called The City. The clubs have laser shows, professional DJs and musical hits of the moment that keep the party going until dawn.
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IP: Los programas infantiles en los
hoteles son fáciles de encontrar y los centros turísticos son seguros.
You don’t need to be under 25 to have a great time in Cancún. This resort has countless beautiful beaches, an excellent dining scene, fascinating historic sites and stunning flora and fauna, there is plenty here for older travelers to enjoy. There is also affordable lodging, AAA discounts, handicap facilities, and opportunities to interact with local culture. Should the need arise; the medical facilities are first-rate, including American and Spanish hospitals.
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B each lovers and water S ports enthusiasts Cancun has 14 miles of white-powder sand beach. Cancún’s magnificently restored beaches are among the world’s finest. They are ideal for windsurfing and parasailing. There are over 25 Cancun watersports centers and marinas manned by expert guides and professional operators with excellent fleets for providing all the services you might require. You can rent a wave runner or catamaran - go on a jungle tour – take a trip on a glass bottom boat or even get SCUBA-certified by an experienced dive instructor. Cancún keeps its guests on the go with an unlimited assortment of the latest leisure pursuits.
Scuba Diving, Cancun is renowned for its shallow reefs with dazzling colors and a diversity of life. Reef diving is spectacular on the southern beaches and offshore islands. Currents allow for drift diving, and both reefs and offshore wrecks offer exciting opportunities. The cenotes or natural sinkholes on the peninsula provide a rare and unique diving experience. Cancun’s coastline is home to nearly 100 coral species, 350 mollusks and 164 species of reef dwelling fish.
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Another unforgettable experience is the exciting swim with whale sharks, inoffensive animals that can measure up to 49 feet and feed on plankton while peacefully passing through the waters of the Caribbean between the months of May and September. Snorkeling, most hotels rent snorkeling gear. Punta Cancun, as well as the reef at Punta Nizuc, El Garrafón, Puerto Morelos and Xel-Há, is just right for snorkelers. Fishing, you can enjoy fly-fishing, sportfishing and deepsea fishing depending on your particular passion. From
February to April the top catches are kingfish, barracuda, small shark, grouper and blue marlin. From April to August you will find blue marlin, sailfish, tuna and mahi-mahi. Then from September to February catches include barracuda, snapper and mackerel. Sailing, you can go on a sailing tour or charter a sailboat or catamaran of your own, enjoy a romantic sunset sail or go on a booze cruise.
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UNDERWATER MUSEUM OF ART “MUSA” The Cancun Underwater Museum is located in different areas of the National Park West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc. This project is unique and raises the fusion of art with environmental conservation on a large scale. Come and enjoy the largest underwater museum in the world, with more than 500 life-size sculptures, strategically placed at different depths that create artificial reefs. The submerged sculptures are also visible from the surface, and when seen from above create the silhouette of a human eye. Five different artists from 3 different countries make the sculptures. Each human size statue tells a different story and can be seen easily by diving, snorkeling or from a glass bottom boat. All the sculptures were placed near natural reefs and marine life. This project will benefit, both the ecosystem and the diversity of the tourism destination, creating an excellent option for our visitors. R e c e n t l y opened its doors to a
new Visitors Center, which showcases 26 replicas of the most popular submerged sculptures. Additionally, the center also shows the steps used by eco-sculptor Jason de Caires, to create this underwater eco art. The museum just finished submerging 10 more statutes, 5 of which are molds of NBC Today hosts. For more information www.musacancun.com
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W eddings & Romance A romantic, warm and exotic setting awaits the thousands of couples who visit Cancún each year. From fun outings, to fine shopping, to superb dining and nightlife, Cancún is ideal for both seclusion seekers and activity-oriented couples. Your wedding in Cancun will be a one of a kind celebration in one of the most romantic locations in the world. Turquoise waters and powdery white sand teamed with year-round beautiful weather make it an unbeatable venue for your special day. There are many Catholic churches and chapels, some of them within the hotels. Most of the hotels offer tailormade wedding packages to suit all tastes and budgets. Planning a wedding in Cancun can be really exciting and although the hotels offer a great service you may wish to employ a wedding planner in Cancun to help you with the details.
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Cancún and Puerto Morelos host over 4,500 weddings each year. You’ll find unique wedding venues and endless options. You may want an intimate ceremony in a lush tropical garden, tie the knot barefoot on the beach, get married in a traditional Mayan village, or in Xcaret - Mexico’s most beautiful eco-park. There are also good options within the hotels: an ocean view ballrooms, chapels, gardens, terraces, foyers, gazebos and piers, or you can even have an underwater wedding. Cancún is the perfect setting for love, pleasure, passion, and experiencing unforgettable moments. It is a magical place where you can be in harmony with nature while enjoying all the comforts of a modern city set in a Caribbean island paradise.
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S hop ‘til You D rop Cancun, with more than 2,000 boutiques and shops, is a destination both sophisticated and cosmopolitan that offers good options for all kind of travelers. You will find everything from ultra-chic designer stores and famous brand names, to flea markets and souvenir shops selling Mexican local handcrafts. Cancun shopping is duty free so you can find some real bargains on cosmetics and fine jewelry. There are many shopping malls all offering the avid shopper a real treat. Cancun is a showroom for the latest in fashion by internationally renowned brands and designers such as Audemars, Piguet, Breguet, Bulgari, Burberry, Cartier, CH Carolina Herrrera, Fendi, Hublot, Longchamp, Montblanc, Pineda Covalin, Purificación García y Salvatore Ferragamo, to mention a few. Currently, professional image consultants, diós Taxes! The Sales Tax or VAT known as personal Shoppers, who provide (value added tax) of 16% in Cancún key suggestions for choosing and putting can be refunded to you provided you together a new wardrobe, offer VIP services.
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Food Lovers Sublime festival of flavors
What sets the gastronomic offer of this city apart is an important culinary movement, with chefs from all over the world. Cancún is without rival in the Caribbean when it comes to dining variety. Over 200 restaurants (many with elegant and beautiful décor) feature cuisine from around the world, plus delicious nouvelle and traditional Mexican cooking, or even regional specialties. Excellence is always a common denominator in the destination’s culinary experience. The beautiful settings are part of the enjoyment of a stay here: a thatched roof “palapa” by the sea, or views of sunsets on the beautiful lagoon, both accompanied by the sound of violins, pianos, saxophones, trios, mariachis and jaraneros (jarana is an special kind of guitar).
By experimenting with new techniques, using new ingredients and fusing culinary styles, the chefs achieve dishes that are a delight for all the senses. It is no surprise that many of the destination’s restaurants are listed among the best in specialized travel magazines and received awards from the Michelin guide and AAA, among other important associations. Indulging in sensational food should
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be part of your Cancun vacation; you will find a different fabulous restaurant for every night of your vacation. Cancun is a paradise for gourmets, but you can also find everything from fast food to exotic. You can try the Mayan cuisine; the culinary delights of a typical Yucatecan kitchen come from a mouth-watering mixture of European and Mexican flavors. Another option is the typical Mexican food with delicious char-grilled meats with a variety of different sauces to try. Many Cancun restaurants offer fresh lobster as their specialty. If you like seafood, you must try ceviche, a tropical Mexican specialty featuring fish or seafood such as shrimp, octopus or shellfish, with finely chopped onion, cilantro and tomato. The unparalleled variety of culinary choices has led to the creation of food festivals like The International Food Fair in Holbox and the Cancún - Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival.
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Golf & M ore The golf circuit in and around Cancun makes it one of the most competitive destinations both within and beyond our borders. It Offers 15 operating courses, other interesting golf complexes. In an advanced planning stage and the endorsement of international tournaments such as the PGA Mayakoba Golf Classic, the only PGA event to take place outside the United States and Canada. Cancún is on the verge of becoming México’s new golf leader, with five courses in Cancún and ten additional signature golf courses south of Cancún. Courses are full-service venues, each with a professional pro shop, wellmaintained golf carts, driving range, putting green, Bermuda fairways and greens, caddies, top quality equipment rentals, restaurants, and beverage cart. All the courses are open to the public (some require advance arrangements for access).
Playa Mujeres Golf Club. An 18-holes Par 72 course designed by Greg Norman. The outstanding design and several holes facing to the Caribbean Sea will make you to enjoy the best golf round ever.
Puerto Cancún Golf Club. An 18-holes Par 72 course designed by Tom
Weiskopf. It’s design combines warm trade winds with undulated greens to add fun and challenge to the natural beauty of the golf course.
Cancún Golf Club at Pok-ta-Pok. It is an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course incorporates lush vegetation, the lagoon, the shoreline and ancient Mayan ruins.
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Iberostar Cancún Golf Club. The18-hole, Par 72 Championship golf course is set within 150 acres of tropical paradise and through ancient Mayan Ruins, along the arms of the Nichupte Lagoon. It was design by Isao Aoki Group.
Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts. A golf course with the Jack Niklaus Signature design. The18-hole Par 72, is a combination of mangroves, ocean views and lagos, a perfect sum of challenges for the most demanding Golfer.
El Tinto Golf Course. This is an 18-hole golf course Par 72, an environmental role model golf course. Master golf course designer Nick Price created this marvel, boasting 84 bunkers and 5 astonishing natural lakes built into the design.
The Moon Spa & Golf Club. This 27-hole course Par 72, is one of the Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, a beautiful landscape, natural mangroves and exotic animals surround it. It’s ranked as one of the top 10 Golf Courses in Mexico.
Vidanta Golf El Manglar. An 18-hole-Niklaus Design golf course. It features traps of radiant, white sand, lakes surrounded by natural rocks and the intense color of the greens. It is a garden of delights for golf lovers.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club. The latest creation of P.B. Dye. It is an 18hole Par 72 course carved out of the ancient Mayan jungle. The course boasts dramatic vertical elevation changes, is one of the best golf destinations around the world.
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El Camaleon Mayakoba. Golf Club. An 18-hole Par 72 golf course designed
by Greg Norman. The course stretches from the jungle to the mangroves and on to the most beautiful ocean views, is the first course in Mexico to be chosen by the PGA.
Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya. An 18-hole course Par 71 design by Nick
Price. The stunning course provides a fun and challenging golf experience, but also preserves a vital habitat for local plant and animal life. The layout winds through dense jungle that opens to stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.
The Golf Club at Playacar. A 18-hole Par 72 golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge, is surrounded by a diversity of lakes, cenotes (sinkholes), archeological sites and exuberant vegetation, and considered to be one of the most challenging golf courses in the area.
Cozumel Country Club. This is an 18-hole course Par 72, designed by the Nickaus Desing Group. Carefully crafted from the surrounding mangrove marshlands and tropical rainforest. The first Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course in Mexico.
Puerto Aventuras Golf & Tennis Club. This beautiful 9-hole, par 36, was designed by Thomas Leman and is still one of the best-kept secrets in the Riviera Maya. The field is covered by a smooth carpet of Bermuda grass, surrounded by palm trees, bougainvillea, tropical trees, and lush foliage.
Riviera Maya Golf Club. An 18-holes Par 72 + 9 holes Par 27 golf course
design by Robert Trent Jones Ii. It is an extraordinary Golf Course. 90 hectares in the middle of the rainforest.
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GOLF COURTS MAP
Laguna Chacmochuk
Cancún Cancún Golf Club at Pok-ta-Pok
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Iberostar Cancún Golf Club
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Puerto Cancún Golf Club
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Riviera Cancún Golf & Resorts
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Playa Mujeres Golf Club
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El Tinto Golf Club
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Moon Spa & Golf Club
25 Min.
Vidanta Golf El Manglar Riviera Maya
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Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club
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El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club
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Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya
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The Golf Club at Playacar
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Cozumel Country Club
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Puerto Aventuras Golf & Tennis Club
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Riviera Maya Golf Club
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Isla Mujeres Playa Mujeres Golf Club
Puerto Juárez
Puerto Cancún Golf Club
Cancún
Laguna Nichupté
Cancun Country Club El Tinto Golf Course
Puerto Morelos
Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club
El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club
The Golf Club at Playacar
Iberostar Cancún Golf Club
Riviera Cancún Golf & Resorts Moon Spa & Golf Club
Vidanta Golf El Manglar Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen
Cancún Golf Club at Pokta-Pok
Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya
Xcaret
San Miguel
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Eco Adventurers, N ature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Adrenaline... this is the word that synthesizes the marvelous adventures that can be experienced in the destination’s ecosystems. The coral reefs, wetlands, low altitude jungle, estuaries, caves, cenotes (sinkholes) and fantastic mangroves are the settings for the most original and fun excursions. Our dive sites are among the Caribbean’s best, while bird watching areas, turtle sanctuaries, and exotic animal zoos (Crococun, Xcaret) showcase our other natural wonders. You can tailor make your tour to include driving through the jungle in an open top jeep, mountain biking through the undergrowth, and swimming in the cool, fresh waters of the cenotes.
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The excursions can last from just one hour up to one week, traveling around Yucatan. In no other part of the world can cenotes and underground rivers be found in such abundance as in this region. One of the tours goes through a labyrinth of underground passageways, inside a grotto of stalactites and stalagmites, has been recognized as the best ecological expedition in America and Central America by the World Travel Awards. Different kinds of hanging bridges and zip lines have been set up in the middle of the jungle, along with tracks for driving four wheel drive vehicles. There are tours that take visitors from the hotels to Mayan communities that
still conserve their traditions and excursions to the impressive archaeological sites. You can also swim with dolphins and even find yourself face to face with sharks in complete safety, as well as get to know at first hand the marine life that inhabits this region. Boats set sail from Cancun to the different Treasures of the Caribbean: Isla Holbox, Isla Contoy, Isla Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Puerto Morelos. In all of these locations you can enjoy the nature and all the amazing fauna of the region. There are many amazing ecological theme parks near Cancun. You can get to them easily by car, by bus or take one of the many tours offered by the destination.
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Xcaret is a Paradise where the Mayan jungle and the Mexican culture combine in more tan 40 exciting attractions. It’s an eco-archaeological park at the edge of the sea, with subterranean rivers with transparent waters that run through caves and canals There is an inlet, beaches and natural wells, cultural exhibitions like the Mexican Equestrian Show and the Mayan Ball Game, and natural exhibitions like the Jaguar Island, the Coral Reef Aquarium, and the Butterfly Farm Here you will witness cultural expressions part of the UNESCO Immaterial Cultural Heritage, like the Papantla Flyers Ritual Ceremony, the Pirekua traditional chant, the flavors of the Mexican Gastronomy, and the Mariachi. At night, Xcaret Mexico Spectacular lights up the park: a show with more than 300 actors on stage with original costumes in a majestic scenario surrounded by light and color, showing traditional dances and ensembles. Apart from the mentioned attractives, there are activities available at an additional cost like swimming with sharks, stingrays, dolphins and more. Xcaret preserves also more than 500 Mayan residential structures and 60 temples, located through the park amidst the forest. Opening hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 21:00 hrs, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 to 20:00 hrs.
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Xel-Há
Amazing inlet considered the largest natural aquarium in the world. You can rent snorkel equipment and life vests to explore the water environments in this natural marvel. It is a space to perform water activities, free and at an additional cost like swimming with dolphins or stingrays, encounter with manatees, snuba (a combination of snorkel and diving) or Sea Trek (underwater walk. You can explore the jungle through the Path of Conscience, or enjoy like a child jumping safely from the Cliff of Courage, five meters above the water, balance walking over the inlet on two swinging ropes and slide down a zipline hammock. Another attraction is Zip Bike, a bike that moves forth suspended from a wire through the jungle: a 1,640 feet tour of around 30 minutes in duration. There is a spa for those who seek purification, liberation and wellness, harmony and total renovation, completed by the chance to experience the late tradition of the Temazcal, used in pre-Hispanic times to cleanse body, mind and soul in Mayan sauna-like baths Xel-Ha offers an enormous array of activities but also unique spaces to simply relax and enjoy nature. You can also visit the archaeological site that was one of the main commercial ports in the late post classic era of the Mayans. The park features many stores and many allinclusive buffet options with your entrance fee. Opening hours from 8:30 to 19:00 hrs.
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Xplor Xplor Xplor Park opens its doors on July 2009. Neighbor to Xcaret Park, located just 5 minutes away from Playa del Carmen and 45 minutes away from Cancun, it extends through more than 145 acres, 20 of which are located underground All explorers will be able to enjoy four incredible activities: ziplines, amphibious vehicles, rafts and underground river swimming, all of them related to adventure and nature, enjoyed in a natural environment in the outdoors. Also, to delight the adventures, an unlimited bar of healthy shakes and natural fruit juices can be enjoyed through
different points in the park, along with a healthy buffet at the “Troglodite” restaurant. For the adrenaline lovers, Xplor offers a new experience that lets you enjoy the dusk and the night: Xplor Fuego gets together two worlds in a nocturnal version of Xplor, that invites you to discover new thrills with additional elements like torches, fireflies, and stars that illuminate caves, roads and bridges. Xplor features the most strict safety procedures, guaranteeing the well being and enjoyment of its visitors, even in the most intense activities. A unique environment, with unique activities. Opening hours from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Xochimilco
Boca Puma
On board colorful Mexican barges called trajineras, at Xoximilco you will cruise through a beautiful set of channels on a night- tour, where, accompanied by a mariachi and traditional live music, you will experience an authentic Mexican fiesta.
It is a magical ecological reserve, where you can bike, swim in cenotes (sinkholes) and get on the best zipline in the area.
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El Garrafón Located on Isla Mujeres, this park’s natural beauty and fascinating adventures will surprise you, in and out of the water. Garrafón is a tropical paradise, just 25 minutes by boat from Cancún. You can snorkel in the crystalline ocean and encounter several types of coral and multicolored tropical fish.
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Selvática The leader when it comes to family excursions, fun, hospitality and adrenaline. It offers unique combos: canopy, aerial trek, buggies, segways, caverns, sinkholes, biking, horses and snorkeling.
Swimming with dolphins Children as young as 3 can enjoy meeting the dolphins and interact with these amazing animals. There are many places in and around Cancun that specialize in swimming with dolphins.
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Nature Reserves and Protected Areas There is a plethora of beautiful reserves (like Sian Ka’an and Yum Balam) near Cancun. You will get the opportunity to observe monkeys, flamingos, whale sharks, marine turtles, crocodiles and many more creatures in their natural habitat. You can arrange guided tours lasting from one day to several days where you can pursue activities such as kayaking, hiking, snorkeling and diving.
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S pa & Wellness Lovers Innovative experiences that will awaken the senses
Cancun is one of the premier spa destinations in the world with a choice of more than thirty spa resorts. The majority of the hotels in Cancun offer a variety of Spa treatments combining native herbs and plants with ancient Mayan healing rituals and the latest stress-reducing technologies and treatments. Try a traditional Temazcal steam bath or a full-body massage on the beach overlooking the turquoise blue waters. Indulge in a thalassotherapy treatment and relax as expert therapists provide natural body wraps made with chocolate, local plants and flowers. The ultimate relaxation experience has to include a traditional Mayan massage incorporating all the traditions of an ancient world. In addition to a large number of fine amenities inside the Spas, a selection of teas, fruit drinks, light meals and exercise areas with training routines, spinning, Pilates, yoga tai-chi and aerobics are offered and perfectly complement the spa treatments. Both tourist and the specialized media have given Cancun’s Spas top marks for quality atmosphere, innovation and facilities.
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Cultural H istory B uff Remains from this hemisphere’s most advanced society, the Mayas, surround Cancún visitors. Just two hours away by car you can visit several important archaeological sites. The sites are open to visitors every day of the week, between 8:00 and 17:00 hours and multilingual guides are available for hire.
S ites in Cancún Ruinas del Rey The largest archaeological site in Cancún is El Rey , located within walking distance from the Iberostar Cancún (Blvd. Kukulcán, km.19). The site is remarkable for the unusual architecture: two main plazas ending in two streets. The excavated part includes forty-seven structures in a religious and administrative zone where important ceremonies took place and the elders of greater stature in political life lived. This site, dating back to the second and third centuries B.C., was an important astronomy center for the Maya.
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Yamil Lu’um The site consists of two small temples that were likely used as watchtowers and lighthouses between 500 and 700 years ago. These ruins are close to the Westin Lagunamar Hotel.
El Meco It is located three miles north of Cancún, near the Puerto Juarez ferry dock. The settlement was inhabited by fishermen, as early as the 3rd century B.C. it was a major commercial port for the Mayas and remained so until the Spaniards arrived on the 16th century. El Meco’s remnants consist of 14 structures. The centerpiece is the 41-foot-high (12.5 meters) wellpreserved pyramid known as El Castillo.
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S ites to the South and West of Cancún Tulum
It is one of the loveliest archaeological treasures in México. Sixty impressive structures, most dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries, mark Tulum, a walled Mayan fortress and the only city the Maya built on the coast and one of the few to still be occupied when the Spaniards arrived in the 16th century. More than 60 well-preserved structures can be observed within three massive walls that surround the site. Two of the more important buildings are El Castillo (The Castle), and the Temple of the Descending God. A number of sinkholes around Tulum are easily accessible.
Cobá This was once one of the leading city-states in the entire Mayan Empire. Archaeologists believe approximately 6,500 structures still shrouded by thick jungle. In fact, only 5 percent of the site has been excavated. This once great city is now being extensively studied for the first time. Built between two lakes during the Classic Period (300-900 A.D.), Cobá was at one time a very large city with nearly 50,000 inhabitants and extended over 80 square km. The structures have been classified into different groups: The Cobá group, The Nohoch-Mul group with a the tallest pyramid in the Yucatán Peninsula, 42 meters tall (138 feet), the Mecanxoc group and the Group “D”. Much of the site is still unearthed, giving visitors an “Indiana Jones” type experience.
Muyil One of the oldest Mayan is located 15 minutes south of Tulum around a beautiful blue fresh water lake called “La Laguna” (the lagoon). Although surrounded by thick vegetation, visitors are still able to view three temple groups, “El Castillo” (the castle) 45 feet tall, is one of the tallest structures in the east coast.
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Chichén Itzá
It is located 100 km from Merida and 180 km from Cancún (about 2 hours drive). Chichén Itzá is one of the largest and most fascinating sites in Mexico, and is famous worldwide for the phenomenon that occurs twice each year, at the spring and fall equinoxes in the structure known as “El Castillo” (the Castle). As the equinox sun sets, a play of light and shadow creates the appearance of a snake that gradually undulates down the stairway of the pyramid. Another impressive structures are the Ball Game, the largest found in Mesoamerica, the Observatory called El Caracol (Snail), and the Warriors Temple. This is place not to be missed, and plan to spend at least an entire day here.
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Ek’Balam
It is located about 65 km west of Chetumal. The road approaches the site from the north and leads into an enormous central plaza ringed by pyramids and temple platforms. Settled in 200 B.C., it contains almost 200 mounds that remain largely unexcavated. The site is best known for its Temple of the Masks, an Early Classic pyramid whose central stairway is flanked by huge humanized stucco masks.
It is located 51 km northeast of Chichén Itzá and 30 km north of Valladolid. Ek’ Balam was at its height from A.D. 770 to 840, contains 45 structures and provides a rich resource of information for understanding northern Classic cities. Some of the notable features are: the Entrance Arch, the Oval Palace and the Ball Game.
In addition there are nearby colonial cities, including Valladolid, a “Pueblo Mágico” (Magic Town) not far from Cancún, as well as 18thcentury haciendas, ex-convents, and fine museums. Cancún is a top choice for those looking to explore Mexico’s enthralling past.
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ancún M ayan M useum C The modern white building seems perfectly at home in the heart of Cancun’s bustling Hotel Zone. The museum’s collection includes 350 archeological artifacts showcased in two exhibition halls covering over 13,000 square feet. The first room is dedicated to the Mayan population of Quintana Roo. The second room explains Mayan culture on a whole, featuring Mayan architecture, art, and other artifacts that made up Mayan’s everyday life. You can see 14,000-year-old Mayan remains discovered in Tulum’s underwater caves to the 10,000-year-old remains of the Woman of the Palms, tools, sculptures and jewelry. There is a third hall featuring a temporary exhibit that changes from time to time. After surveying the museum, wander outside to see the San Miguelito archaeological site which is adjacent to it, and contains some forty structures classified into groups: The Great Pyramid, a 26 foot structure; The South, comprising of residential units, palace-style building and small altars; and Dragons – named in the 1970’s after an area where snake heads were found and mistaken for dragon heads - in this area stands a temple adorned with fragments of ancient mural paintings of animals and marine elements. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
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MAP OF THE MAYA WORLD GULF OF MEXICO
San Felipe
Laguna Yalahan
Cuyo
Parque Natural Ría Lagartos
Parque Natural San Felipe
Isla Contoy
Cabo Catoche
Isla Holbox
Chiquila
El Meco
Cancún Tizimin
Templo Ixchel
Isla Mujeres
Puerto Júarez
El Rey
Puerto Morelos
Motul
Yucatán
Nuevo X-Can
Ek Balam
Mérida
Playa del Carmen
Valladolid
Xcaret
Chichén Itza
Cozumel 5
Cobá
San Miguel
Castillo Real
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Akumal
Mayapán Uxmal
Ticul
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Groups and Conventions Cancún The number one destination in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean Ca nc u n is the best choic e for meetings, conventions, conferences or incentive trips, throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Connectivity Cancun’s airport is the number one in international arrivals in Mexico. The most important commercial airlines in the world offer direct flights from their main hubs to this destination. The Cancun International Airport handles over 13 million passengers per year.
Infrastructure Cancun has more than 150 excellent hotels and resorts, with more than 40,000 rooms. 80% of those are located in the 15 miles of the touristic corridor (Hotel Zone) and are considered to be of 5 stars standard or superior. Hotels in Cancun offer all inclusive as well as European meal plans.
Services
Cancún has everything for your event: Destination Management Companies, Decoration & Theme Events, Audiovisual, Transportation, Cu st o m Br oker , P ro fessio n a l Catering, Simultaneous Translation, give aways, speakers, signage, printers, among others.
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Ca nc u n h as m or e tha n 700,0 0 0 square feet of convention and exhibition space, divided into 30 properties with the infrastructure to host any kind of meeting. The Cancun Convention Center offers 75,000 sq ft of meeting space and 77,000 sq ft of exhibition space, and more than 3,500 hotel rooms available within distance. Lakam Center offers more than 275,000 sq ft of indoor and over 300,000 sq ft of outdoor space. The all inclusive Moon Palace Resort offers over 150,000 sq ft meeting space. Alternative venues for social events: Hotels, Mexican Haciendas, (eco) Theme Parks, Boats, Palapas on the Beach and Nightclubs among others.
E n t e rt a in in g y o ur d e l e g a t e s throughout your Cancun meetings, convention or event could not be easier as there are so many things to do in and around Cancun. • There are more than 140 different tours available every day in Cancun and its surrounding areas. • 15 golf courses in and around Cancun. • More than 40 world Class Spas. • 5 shopping malls in the hotel zone. • Archeological sites: Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cobá, Ek Balam, El Meco and El Rey among others. • More than 200 restaurants. • A wide variety of night entertainment options. • More than 30 eco tourism and adventure activities. • Enjoy unique water activities.
Incentives
Added Value Some added values offered by this destination are the zero tax rates for international congresses and conventions, and high standards of service. In addition, Cancun is one of the safest tourist destinations in Mexico.
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or more information: Cancún Convention and Visitors Bureau. Call: 5+52(998) 881 2752 / +52(998) 881 2764 groups@ cancun.travel www.cancun.travel/groups
Just the mention of Cancún can inspire incentive travelers and organizers like no other destination. With over 140 hotels and resorts, dozens of novel and unique outings, and special blend of the best of Mexico and the Caribbean, Cancún is an incentive leader.
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CANCÚN AND THE TREASURES OF THE CARIBBEAN MAP Kayak ATV’s Swimming with a whale shark Natural Beauty Bird Watching Scuba Diving Pink Flamenco Cave Insect observation Biking Sea Turtles Crocodiles Butterfly watching Colonial Architecture P Ecology Park Snorkeling Fishing Speleology Zip Line Ferry Archeological Site
GULF OF MEXICO Cabo Catoche
Boca Palo Bravo
Punta Mosquito
El Cuyo
Isla Contoy
Punta Chijaltum
Holbox Boca Conil
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Ría Lagartos Natural Park
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Punta Noctunich
Cayo Ratón
Yum Balam
Punta Bocontica
Flora and Fauna Protection Area
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Solferino
Laguna Chacmochuk Isla Blanca
Casa de las Mariposas
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Isla Mujeres El Meco
San Ángel
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Puerto Aventuras
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A destination waiting to be discovered
Puerto Morelos is only a short 25-minute drive from Cancún’s international airport and Hotel Zone; it is the departure point when traveling to the “Cenotes” Route or other adventures in the Mayan world. Set in a rustic atmosphere, but with the same quality as Cancun, Puerto Morelos offers a wide selection of cuisines where the highlight is the catch of the day. It also offers everything from boutique hotels to large international chains. Snorkeling and scuba diving are two of the main experiences offered by this picturesque town, thanks to the great Mayan Reef, which is located only 1,640 feet from its calm beaches. The most recommended spots for scuba diving are: “Cuevones”, “La Pared”, “La Bocana”, “El Túnel”, “Los Jardines” and the Mexican naval ship, the C-56 Juan Escutia.
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Cultural activities and music festivals are held in the main square, such as the “International Seafront Theatre Festival” in April and the “International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament” at the end of May. Puerto Morelos also has other attractions such as the Botanical Garden, 150-acres of lush jungle and mangrove trees where you can admire colorful birds, sunning iguanas and playful spider monkeys, as well as some Mayan ruins; there is also a re-created chiclero camp. The “Crococun”Zoo, where the region’s flora and fauna such as crocodiles and orchids can be observed. And Xoximilco, a modern version of the legendary cruise through the canals, with the colors and the ambiance of fiesta, music and tradition.
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Cenotes R oute
For adventure lovers, Puerto Morelos is the departure point for a unique adventure. Near Puerto Morelos there are many cenotes and underground rivers, so you can travel into the jungle, either walking or by bicycle, on horseback, or ATVs. There are fun activities for all ages, from your youngest to adventurous teenagers or adults, like snorkeling, zip lines or scuba diving. Cenote Las Mojarras. This a great sinkhole located in the Parque Cenote Las Mojarras. It is 65 meters in diameter and 14 meters deep and has a double zip line and double tower to jump into the water. There are restrooms, hammocks, picnic area, and camping areas. Cenote Siete Bocas. This is a great place, a wonderful cenote as it is shaped by rock formations dating back million of years. Inside, you can swim or float through the cave, with its spectacular stalagmites and stalactites The whole area used to be well-known for its natural gum (chicle) camps in the middle of the jungle. Cenote Boca del Puma. It is located in a magical ecological reserve in the heart of the Mayan Riviera. At Bocan del Puma you can experience a real jungle adventure filled with history and culture, as well as some fun activities like? snorkel, zip line, ATV’s, and a natural gum village. Opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
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Cenote Verde Lucero. Easy walk from where you park your vehicles. You walk down some stone steps to a lower tier and you find a set of wooden steps that leads down about 20 feet/6 meters down to an enormous swimming hole with clear turquoise water and seemingly no bottom the water. The maximum depth is 66 feet/20 meters. Look for the freshwater turtles that make their home here. Opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs. Chilam Balam. The perfect place for an exciting ATV ride, in a natural enviroment. At the end of the ride you can cool off in a beautiful cenote where you can dive, swim or snorkel. Kin Ha. It is a close cenote ideal for diving. There is an eco-park that has guided tours to the two crystal clear cenotes, three zip lines high above the jungle floor and off road vehicles through the thick jungle. La Noria. This cenote is part of the “Tres reyes(3 Kings)” group of cenotes. This is a favorite for cave divers since it is 18 meters deep and 47 meters wide, but it is also a nice place to swim. It is also well known among cycling enthusiasts. Zapote. This lagoon type cenote is approximately 120 feet in diameter and is wide open. The water is green, cool and transparent with small fish. To enter the cenote you may use the steps, or to add to the fun we recommend you use the “Mayan Zip Line” which is 6 feet high.
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PUERTO MORELOS MAP AND CENOTES ROUTE CANCÚN
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Parque Boca de Puma
16 Km / 9.94 Miles / 24 Min
Cenote Verde Lucero
18 Km / 11.18 Miles / 27 Min
Cenote Chilam Balam
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Parque Selvática
19 Km / 11.81 Miles / 29 Min
Parque Gorilax
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Island of sea and fun, Wonderful Island
downtown you can visit the church, the main square, the cultural center, or explore the handicrafts shops. Add to this swimming with dolphins, a turtle farm, an ancient Maya temple dedicated to goddess Ixchel and the Hacienda Mundaca and you have found the place for a perfect vacation-while enjoying the serenity of the Island lifestyle. The Maya who inhabit the island, many of whom work as fishermen, live in simplicity and like visitors, enjoy the pleasures of life in this tropical paradise. Isla Mujeres white sand beaches are perfect for sunbathing and border seas of a deep turquoise color. Mopeds, golf carts, bicycles and taxis can be easily rented upon arrival.
Isla Mujeres with more than 480 years of history is a place full of Caribbean tradition and culture. Coming to Isla Mujeres is like arriving in a land of dreams where everyone finds a second home. The charm of the island, its gentle people and natural beauty inspire love at first sight and create a lasting love affair that brings visitors back year after year. It is here that many universes are revealed and are joined together by their authentic Mexican Caribbean flavor. Located across Cancun-a short 15 minutes ferry ride awaythe Island is only five miles (7.5 km) long by half a mile (0.7 Km) wide. Hotels on Isla Mujeres offer accommodations ranging from simple to luxurious. Restaurants serve fresh seafood as well as international and regional cuisine specialties. Funky bars offer live tropical and romantic music and Caribbean shows. When you stroll around the
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How to get to Isla Mujeres By boat, from Puerto Juárez there are comfortable, air-conditioned speedboats leaving every 30 minutes. The trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Things to do in Isla Mujeres Las actividades acuáticas en Isla The options for water sports on Isla Mujeres are unlimited and unparalleled: windsurfing over calm Caribbean waters; snorkeling though beautiful coral landscapes at El Garrafón National Park or at many of the others reefs surrounding the island and diving into the amazing underwater world of Manchones and Islaché reefs or at the unique cave of the sleeping sharks. Powdery-white sand beaches ring the island; the largest is called Playa Norte. Here you can enjoy the sun, tropical breeze and calm, warm waters and you can also rent Kayaks, water bicycles and boogie boards. Discover how exciting fishing can be, enjoy the beautiful Caribbean sea, a good catch, the turquoise blue waters around Isla Mujeres are excellent for fishing; you have the opportunity to catch marine species such as marlin, dorado, wahoo and much more. On Isla Mujeres there are several international fishing tournaments every year.
Places to visit in Isla Mujeres El Farito This natural water park, El Farito is located 1500 meters (0.93 miles) from the island. It is a lighthouse in the middle of a spectacular reef where you will be able to admire the marine fauna and dive to visit the Virgin of El Farito, which was submerged in 1966 to protect fisherman. Visitors and fisherman alike worship her with flowers and coins. The reef is perfect for beginner divers and snorkeling.
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Cave of the Sleeping Shark
Manchones Reef
Just 30 minutes off Isla Mujeres lies a very unique place, which has baffled marine biologists everywhere, because sharks must be in constant motion in order to breathe, but this cave had an extremely high amount of oxygen and reduced salinity, so the sharks can “sleep” completely still. This astounding adventure is recommended for more experienced divers as the cave can be reached between 65 and 100 feet (20 to 30 meters).
This breathtaking reef is about 10 minutes by boat from Isla Mujeres. Along with spectacular coral formations and a rich marine life, this reef is home to MUSA, an underwater sculpture museum with more than 400 life-size sculptures. It’s one of the most popular local dive tours for divers of all levels.
El Garrafón
The Cross of the Bay
This natural park, 30 minutes by boat from Cancun, is a terrestrial paradise of reefs, cliffs and ocean landscapes. Here you will enjoy water activities like kayaking, snorkeling, as well as adventure activities like hiking, biking and flying over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean on a zip line.
A bronze cross was placed on Manchones Reef as part of the celebration of the island’s foundation (1857). The cross is 3 meters (10 ft) high, weighs almost a ton and is twelve meters under the sea; it was placed here as a memorial to those who have lost their lives at sea.
Hacienda Mundaca Hacienda Mundaca was built by Fermín Mundaca de Marecheaga, a pirate and slave trader, for a local woman known as La Trigueña (Brunette). It is located on the road to Garrafon, 3.5 kilometers (2.17 miles) and you can have a pleasant stroll in the shady grounds while you learn more about the legends of the place.
Punta Sur At the southern point of the island there is a lighthouse, the remains dramatically perched over cliffs, of a temple dedicated to Ixchel, Maya goddess of the moon and fertility, and a sculpture garden. You can walk on the paths to see the contemporary works of 23 sculptors from different countries among which are: Sebastian, Devin Laurence Field, Ingo Ronkholz and Omar Rayo. There is a little bar/restaurant where you can get a cold beer and some good, inexpensive food.
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ISLA MUJERES MAP Islote Yunque
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Parque Garrafón
Parque de las Esculturas
Templo of Ixchel
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A seductive combination of charm and nature
The island is separated from the mainland coast of Mexico by a shallow lagoon, which gives sanctuary to thousands of flamingos, pelicans and a wide diversity of marine life. It is an island, approximately 2.5 miles long and 1 mile wide. The water is clear and shallow several hundred yards offshore, ideal for wading and collecting the abundant seashells. Holbox can be reached from Cancun by taking a two-hour trip by road to Chiquilá village, where ferries depart to the island between 5:00 and 19:00 hrs. Isla Holbox offers 53 rustic styled boutique hotels, which accentuate the island’s tranquil atmosphere and lifestyle. There are lodging establishments that are defined as ecological, since they operate using only natural resources. The hotels on this island typically offer personalized service and local flair in intimate settings. Small restaurants that serve the catch of the day, conch, lobster, octopus and Mexican dishes complement these magnificent tourist services.
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In Holbox the common transport are: bicycles, motorcycles and golf carts. The island’s beaches are perfect for beginners to learn how to kiteboard. Additionally, the island’s calm waters are perfect for kayaking, fly-fishing and snorkeling. Visitors to Holbox are able to swim with whale sharks, a once-in-a-lifetime experience available in very few parts of the world from June to September. The beautiful beaches of the island are the spawning ground of green sea turtles during the months of August to September. Local fishermen will take visitors out to fish or snorkel, to see the flamingo nesting grounds at the Ría Lagartos Nature Reserve, from April to October. The Island hosts the annual Holbox International Public Arts Festival every February. This event provides local and international artists the space to create a series of beautiful murals. In October, the annual Holbox Gastronomic Festival showcases the best of island cuisine to tourists from Mexico and the world.
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Places you can’t miss around Isla Holbox It is a wonderful place for nature admirers and is often called “the fountain of youth.” You can appreciate the large natural pool surrounded by plants, trees and shrubs, as well as the dolphins that come to this lagoon in the mornings to eat, and the flamingoes during the day. Cabo Catoche, another small island off the waters of Holbox. You can enjoy the singular beauty of this place and snorkel among colorful exotic fish, dolphins and sea turtles. Boca Iglesia, it is located right where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet. A journey through history in the midst of nature, a lone church and nunnery sit on a small hill overlooking Boca Iglesia. Here, in the early 1500s the Spanish conquerors built what is probably the
Isla Pasión, is a small island only 15 minutes by boat from Downtown Holbox. Isla Pasion is a great place to enjoy the beaches, palm trees and birds in their natural habitat. Isla Pájaros, or Bird Island, a small mangrove covered islands located on the Yalahau lagoon, where there is a large diversity of birds, including some that are in danger of extinction. There are also two observation points and walkways on the island created to minimize contact with the birds. Yalahau Lagoon, and its famous fresh water spring are located about 30 minutes from Holbox. In ancient times this cenote was an important harbor for Maya traders.
first church in Latin America, and now, trees and vines overrun it. There are no easy roads, so the best way to get here is by boat. Ekab, it was a pre-Hispanic port. This settlement continued to be inhabited during the colonial period, but it was abandoned for the continuous pirate incursions. Also available from Holbox are tours to Solferino, a Mayan village, and the Corchal located 30 minutes from the island near the Yum-Balam Biosphere Reserve. This region is an important wetland known for its cork trees, Bromeliads and Orchids.
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A jewel in its natural state
This island is situated just 41 km (25 miles) north of Cancún, 30 kms north of Isla Mujeres, and it’s just 8.5 kms (about 5 miles) long. The Isla Contoy National Park is the oldest protected natural park in the state of Quintana Roo. It has solar and wind power facilities, a museum, a research office with laboratory, a visitor’s center and two walking-paths for learning about local flora and fauna. Visitors can climb the steps to the top of its observation tower and enjoy the island’s landscape, a refuge for approximately 150 species of birds, 250 species of fish, 98 species of flora and three species of sea turtles in danger of extinction. It also supports supervised eco-tourism and regulated commercial fishing. Access to the National Park is by sea, leaving from Cancun, Puerto Juarez or Isla Mujeres, and tales between one or two hours. Only 200 visitors are allowed to visit Isla Contoy per day arriving on authorized vessels.
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QUINTANA ROO MAP
Cancún 30 Min.
GULF OF MEXICO
Cabo Catoche
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Isla Chal Ziquipal
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