Puerto Morelos
Playa del Carmen
Great shopping and restaurants along the Quinta, Playa´s Fifth Avenue.
Akumal
Located halfway between Playa and Tulum, Akumal is a small town with great snorkeling offshore or at the Yal Ku Lagoon.
Tulum
About 120 kms. south of Cancun. A great place to spend a day, visiting the ruins, snorkeling in cenotes.
Sian Ka´an
Just south of Tulum the Sian Ka´an Biosphere Reserve begins. Head south down a coastal dirt road through the jungle to Punta Allen, a small fishing village in the heart of the biosphere reserve. Great seafood at typical restaurants, or take a snorkeling tour or a boat ride out to the island of birds, or among the mangroves.
Chichen-Itza –
This is – by far – the most popular of all of the Mayan ruins and a MUST SEE. This is usually an all day excursion. It is roughly 3 hours from the zone because it is deep in the Mayan jungle, however the tour is extremely entertaining. This is usually a guided tour by some type of historian or archeologist who is full of information. You will also see a real Mayan village, and usually a small shopping trip on the way back to resort.
Also – don’t go inside of the temple if either of you are claustrophobic!
Chichen-Itza link: http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_m...
Xcaret Eco-Park:
If you go here you MUST go in the afternoon so that you can experience the night show! It is amazing! You can swim with the dolphins, there is an underground river you can go through, bat caves, butterfly pavilions. Enjoy, just don’t forget, if you visit here, the night show!
Xcaret link - http://www.xcaret.com/
Xel-Ha : http://www.xel-ha.com/
(Pronounced -- shell-hah.) Xel-ha is a natural waterpark located about 2.5 hours south of Cancun. There you can enjoy many different activities like snorkeling, kayaking, biking, cliff jumping, and even swimming into a little cave. For those who prefer to relax, there are also plenty of beach chairs and hammocks available. Tour companies usually offer two types of packages -- all-inclusive and not -- so consider what each offers and what will best fit your needs. Tickets are available for purchase online if you like to plan ahead.
Isla Mujeres: http://www.isla-mujeres.com.mx/englis...
Isla Mujeres translates to "Island of Women." It is located just off the northern side of the hotel zone which is an easy 20-minute ferry ride from the Hotel Zone or downtown Cancun. The tranquil atmosphere whisks you away from the hustle & bustle of Cancun, which makes it a perfect place to lounge by the water or enjoy a meal at one of the oceanfront restaurants. Snorkeling tours are abundant and popular, with a price of around $20 per person. Since Isla is only about 5-miles long, be sure to rent a golf cart for at least part of the day to explore the island because there are few sidewalks. Attractions include the Turtle Farm, Garrafon Park, and Isla Contoy -- which is located a little ways off of Isla Mujeres.
