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Lovely places to discover...

Located in an unspoiled area of the Mexican Riviera Maya is the Gran Bahía Príncipe Akumal. This is a wonderful are to explore, discover nature and its natural preserves, enjoy many theme parks in the area, outstanding archaeological areas, deserted beaches, pools of cool crystal-clear fresh water (cenotes), marinas, small villages and developing towns, or just do nothing and relax.

The Great Mayan Reef is anther well kept secret of this area. The reef stretches from the Yucatan peninsula and stretches all the way down to as far away as Honduras. Being that is that is the second largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, you can see coral formations along its 680 kilometers dotted with cenotes making it a divers paradise ..

The Mayan culture exudes its splendor throughout this entire area whether in the forest or along the shoreline with spectacular ocean views. In ever corner you can feel presence of a culture that practiced and expanded the arts, mathematics, religion and astronomy, and complex ways to measure time.

Some of the sights not to be missed during a stay on the Mayan Riviera are:

  • TULUM: A walled city atop a cliff with stunning ocean views. Once called Zama (dawn in Mayan), after the sun rising from the drenching all the buildings in its light. A tourist favorite located just 20 minutes from the Bahía Príncipe Hotel.
  • COBÁ: A grandiose 42 meter pyramid (the tallest on the Yucatán peninsula), Nohoc Mul along with its other buildings rises amidst the largely unexplored jungle.
  • SIAN KA'AN: Only a short 11 km from Tulum is the Si an Ka’an biosphere reserve. Registered in UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 1987, it covers 653 thousand hectares with picturesque beaches, lagoons, swamps, mangroves and a wide variety of wildlife.
  • XCARET: A favorite with tourist Xcaret is an eco-archeological park standing on what was known as Polé in ancient times. This was the location where Mayas held important ritual ceremonies. Here you will discover underground fresh-water rivers, a sandy beach, a Mayan town, birds, pumas and jaguars, dolphins, horses and other animals coexisting in this park's harmonious natural environment. And at night, a show transports visitors to the mystical Mayan world.
  • XEL-HA: Meaning "where the water rises" in Mayan. The name could be no more appropriate for this wonderful natural park. Only 15 minutes from the Bahía Príncipe Hotel, offering this region's most beautiful, breathtaking natural landscapes.
  • CANCÚN: The County’s best known tourist destination. This small but extraordinary stretch of land is bathed by crystal clear turquoise waters. Meaning "vipers' nest" in Mayan), Cancun is divided into two distinct main areas: the hotel zone and the inland region where the locals live and you can appreciate the day-to-day life of the Mexican people.

ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES

  • Chichén Itzá. 75 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.
  • Dzibilchaltún. 10 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.
  • Mayapán. 29 mi. from Merida.
  • Labná. 75 mi. from Mérida, Yucatán.
  • Kabáh. 63 mi. from Merida, Yucatán.
  • Oxkintok. 43 mi. south from Merida, Yucatan.
  • Chacmultún. 80 mi. southeast from Merida. Yucatan.
  • Uxmal. 48 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.
  • Sayil. 15.5 mi. southeast from Uxmal.
  • Xlapak. 70 mi. from the city of Merida, Yucatan.
  • Alenque 70 mi. from Villahermosa and 130 mi. from San Cristobal.
  • Ednza. 37 mi. from Campeche.
  • Tulum. 74 mi. from Cancún.
  • Ek Balam. A 184 km. de Mérida.
  • Xcambó. 3 mi. from Telchac Puerto and 43 mi. from Merida, Yucatan.

TYPICAL MEXICAL FOODS

  • Adobo
  • Birria
  • Chorizo
  • Bean Enchiladas
  • Enchiladas
  • Escamoles
  • Guacamole
  • Horchata
  • Mexican Chicken
  • Mexican Chocolate (includes champurrado)
  • Mexican Lasagne
  • Mole Poblano
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Quesadillas (Grilled Chicken Tortillas)
  • Sopa de Nopales
  • Tamales

THE AREA

Playa del Carmen:

Located on the coast along the beautiful Mexican Caribbean 66 km from Cancún. Its central location makes it the ideal base from which one can visit fascinating sights and towns along the Cancún-Tulum corridor.

Rich in natural beauty, Playa del Carmen has warm crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. You can enjoy walks along the beach, if you are a diver you can marvel at the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere. If you are a golfer you'll be dazzled by the 18-hole course of the Playacar Golf Club.

You'll also get the chance to visit Cozumel on modern boats that leave "Playa del Carmen" every hour.

Quintana Roo:

Quintana Roo is the newest state in the Mexican Republic and the only one with a Caribbean feel. It is a state where white sandy beaches and tropical vegetation are surrounded by turquoise waters.

Here in the state of Quintana Roo you can visit stunning Mayan ceremonial sites, or beaches where you can swim, dive, sail, ski and windsurf, etc.

Riviera Maya:

Famous around the world for its cultural, historic, and attractive tourist destinations opens its doors to its newest destination: the Riviera Maya.

Located in the southeast corner of the country in the Yucatan Peninsula, this area is made up of small communities and towns, with infinite possibilities for exploration and enjoyment. Considered by many one of the most beautiful seas in the world, the Caribbean extends out to the horizon as far as the eye can see where the incredible crystal clear waters kiss softly miles of brilliant white sand beaches.

Cancun, its most famous and most recognizable city in the northern portion of the coast has been the object of intense tourist development over the last few decades.

As you south leaving behind the cosmopolitan city with luxurious hotels and shopping centers…another world awaits. In this area the towns are smaller and there are fewer tourists. Here you have miles of solitary, virgin beaches sparkling with crystal clear aquamarine waters stretching out for miles. The second largest reef system in the world, the Great Maya Reef, runs along the coastline and an unrestrained jungle surrounds the towns and beaches. With many places to explore, visitors can enjoy magical caverns, caves with miles of underground rivers, cenotes (sinkholes full of water)a variety of tropical vegetation loaded with creatures of all types. Hundreds of archaeological sites, remnants of the incredible and timeless Mayan civilization dot this area amid a spectacular and plentiful marine life.