While you are in Chichen Itza you have to go to Pyramid of Kukulcan also known as The Castle, this place is great to visit during the spring equinox beacause the sunlight creates a shadow image of a plumed serpent going down the pyramid’s stairs, this natural phenomenon occurs each year in Chichen Itza and it is visited by hundreds of mexican people and tourists too. After visiting The Castle you can go to the Juego de Pelota (Ball game), the Snail or Observatory. Chichen Itza is a big and beautiful place to visit, was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

 About Sinkhole, Chichen Itza has the Sacred sinkhole (Cenote Sagrado) it was used to do offering to Chaac (mayan rain god) so in the bottom there can be found jewelry and young women bones.

ACTIVITIES AT CHICHEN ITZA
 
Ecotourism and Adventure
  – Ecotourism

 Knowledge and cultura
- Archaeology
- Party
- Gastronomy
- Museums
- Arts
- Handicraft 
 
 
Hobby
-Shopping
- Recreation
- Night Show
- Sports
- Night Life 
 
 

PLACES TO VISIT

 Firstable you have to visit Chichen Itza, you can go by car. There you can enjoy the architecture and learn about the history of Chichen Itza by visiting the museum and the light and sound show. Then you can visit the Sacred Sinkhole and later (about 6km ahead) you will find The Balamkanche Caverns, this place was an old Mayan Ceremonial Center. At this place you can find the remains of countless offerings and an altar called the Throne of Balam.

If you continue by the 180 highway will find Valladolid, this is the second oldest city in Yucatan, you can’t forget to visit Candelaria, one of the most picturesque neighborhoods. Among the city’s most impressive edifices is the Ex-Convento de San Bernardino de Siena, San Gervasio Church, San Juan de Dios Temple and the Palacio Municipal. After Valladolid you can go to Ek Balam and Zaci Sinkhole, just some kilometers from Valladolid. Ek Balam is another archaeological zone which has 45 majestic constructions, among them the Ball Court and a beautiful arch encircled by two concentric stone walls. Cenote Zaci (Zaci Sinkhole), which has a natural pool and a unique restaurant. The colorful city is also full of leather and henequen goods, hammocks, rattan fabrics and stone sculptures.

 Another place near Chichen Itza is Izamal, this is a magical town because is an ancient Mayan Ceremonial Grounds, it is also known as the City of Three Cultures, at this place, seven pyramids were constructed. You can tour the gorgeous city in horse-drawn carriages, visiting the plazas, parks and historic suburbs. The Pyramid of Itzamatul is the second most important structure in Izamal. You can’t miss the show with the Voices and Magic of Izamal, which is a popular tourist attraction that explains Mayan cosmovision.

 If you are looking for crocodiles and pink flamingoes or mountain bike exploration you have to go to Lagartos River, El Cuyo and Las Coloradas.
SERVICES AND TOURISM

Chichen Itza is connected to Cancun and Merida by the highway 180. If you decide to go to Merida you can find bus lines Super Expreso and Autotransportes de Oriente (a second-class bus) both go to Merida-Chichen Itza. If you are traveling by air, you have to arrive to Merida first on airlines such as  Aerocaribe, Aeromexico, Aviacsa and Mexicana. 

Local Airport is located at Km 132.2 off the Merida-Cancun Highway, Kawua-Yucatan, in Chichen Itza. Phone number (985) 851-0408

Cancun International Airport is located off the Cancun-Tulum Highway. The airport has taxi and bus services to Cancun, the hotel zone and Playa del Carmen.

 Manuel Crescencio Rejon Airport is located at Km 4.5 off the Merida-Uman Highway. Phone number (999) 946-1340

 Bus Terminal is located on Calle 39, at Calle 46, in Valladolid.

INTERESTING AND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

 Valladolid Tourism Office. (985) 856-1865

Emergency. 060

Red Cross. (985) 856-2413

Green Angels (emergency highway road service). 078

At Merida  you can visit the cathedral or you can go to  museums (such as the Yucatan Museum of Archaeology),  where you can visit the Canton Palace that is a beautiful and elegant building (from porfirian era). If you like the carriage, you can take a ride in a carriage down the Paseo Montejo, this main street has old mansions and great hotels.

Merida also have great food, some of the traditional dishes are the papadzules, panuchos, and of course the cochinita pibil. The papadzules consists of corn tortillas dipped in a sauce of pumpkin seeds, and filled with boiled eggs (on a taco) and finally bathed in a tomato sauce with habanero peppers and onions; the panuchos are small fried corn tortillas, which makes them a cut that puts a stew made from beans that are then fried, at last the cochinita pibil, is pork marinated in orange juice and served with beans and red onion.

 Just some minutes outside Merida you can find the henequen haciendas, you can also visit the sinkholes (cenotes) going to Ria Celestun which is a Biosphere Reserve and then you can see the habitat of hundreds of pink flamingoes.

If you like the archaeology don’t forget that near Merida is located Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Dibilchaltun which are greats places to visit.

ACTIVITIES AT MERIDA

 
Ecotourism and Adventure
- Scuba Diving
- Camping
- extreme sports
- Kayak
- Fishing
- Surfing

 Beach
- Beaches
 
Knowledge and cultura
- Archaeology
- Party
- Gastronomy
- Museums
- Arts
- Handicraft 

 Hobby
- Shopping
- Recreation
- Night Show
- Sports
- Night Live
 
 Premium
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- Spas 

PLACES TO VISIT

 At Merida you can visit some of the old seven arches, such as the San Juan arch to the west and the Dragones and el Puente arches, visiting this you can start a great tour by Merida.

Paseo Montejo is the most important avenue in Merida, you can find restaurants, shopping centers and more, all these in beautiful old buildings; if you walk along Paseo Montejo you will find the Memorial to the Homeland, this monument is to pay tribute to the Mayan Culture and fugures.

If you like art can look for the Juan Gamboa Guzman Gallery, this gallery has the work of various national and foreign artists . Near this gallery you can find the Tercera Orden Church and Saint Lucia this place is great on sundays to get all kinds of crafts and food stalls offer Yucatecan fare. In Saint Ana, you can see several public squares and churches. After that you can visit the Ateneo Peninsular and the Main Square, near is the Cathedral, the City Hall and the Mayab House of Crafts.

You can also see the central clock tower and if you enjoy art deco style have to see the eagles adorning the arches on the first floor. Going out of Merida you will find the Hacienda San Ildefonso Teya, an old Hacienda that now is a beautiful and comfortable hotel with gardens. Later you can go to Izamal, a magical town where you can find The Temple of Kinich Kak Moo (the Yucatan Peninsula’s largest pre-Hispanic construction). You can also visit the Ex Convento de San Antonio de Padua (this has the largest courtyard in Latin America and it is surround by arches).

Not so long from Merida it is Chichen Itza (archaeological zone) and  the town of Valladolid here you can buy all kinds of crafts in marketplaces, visit the San Gervasio Church, or admire the turquoise blue waters at sinkholes Zaci and Dzitnup.

SERVICES AND TOURISM

 If you are traveling by highway, Merida is connected to Campeche and Mexico by 180 highway. It is also link to Cancun by the same road. If you are traveling by bus Merida has the bus station with the service of ADO bus line. 

If you are traveling by air, Merida also has an International Airport with the service of : Aerocalifornia, Aerocaribe, Aeromaya, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Aviacsa and Mexicana. You can fly directly from Mexico City to Merida and other destinations.

As you can see Merida is one of the best-linked destinations in the country.

“Manuel Cresencio Rejon” Airport:  (999) 946-1340 or 946-1364

Bus Station: at 564 70th Street in the downtown area.

INTERESTING AND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

 Tourism Secretariat  (999) 930-3760

 Red Cross (999) 924-9813

 Green Angels (emergency highway road service) 078

 Tourist Police (999) 983-1184

 Local Police  (999) 925-2555

Immigration  (999) 928-5823

Near Merida is located Valladolid and Izamal, Valladolid is a beautiful small town excelent to swimming or diving.  In the other hand, Izamal is a magical town where you can visit the Ex-Convent of San Antonio de Padua, which has a largest atrium.

In Yucatan you can also visit the Mayan archaeological zones, Yucatan has many of them, like Labna, Sayil, Uxmal, Kabah, Dzibilchaltun and of course Chichen Itza, it was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. At Chichen Itzá you can visit the Pyramid of Kukulcan (this is the famous pyramid where you can see every spring equinox the shadow of a plumed serpent going down on the pyramid’s stairs), the Ball Court and don’t forget to go to the Caracol which was an observatory.

If you want to enjoy the beautiful pink flamingoes you have to go to Celestun, it has hundreds of flamingoes. Another place to visit is Ria Lagartos, at this place you can kayaking.

In Campeche you can also visit the great Mayan archaeological zones like Calakmul (at Calakmul Biosphere Reserve) and Edzna. In addition to the ancient Mayan temples and palaces that you can see there, you can also do hiking, mountain bike riding or go on safari, an experience that allows you to discover the Campeche natural beauty.

If you are looking for a tour Campeche offers interesting tours of old haciendas that produce henequen and sugar cane. At the various haciendas, you’ll have the opportunity to try delicious regional food, including venison, armadillo, fish and seafood, and exotic vegetarian dishes.

CAMPECHE

This is the capital of the state of Campeche, it is near to Villahermosa  and Merida. The wheather is tropical, with an average of 26º C. The city gets rainfall during the summer and autumn.

This is an old commercial port that often that used to be under the attack of pirates. In this walled city, you can see the forts, gates and bulwarks that once protected the residents from invasions. Behind the wall you’ll find the Cathedral and many old buildings in the city’s Historic Center, which was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, thanks to these monuments and the spectacular buildings in the Historic Center. In Campeche you will see two forts (now museums), seven bulwarks and two main gates (the Sea Gate and Land Gate).

Here you can visit the Mayan Culture Museum at San Miguel Fort, you can also visit the Museo de las Estelas Mayas, where you can find regional art in the San Pedro Bulwark. During the night at the Fort of San Jose El Alto you can see the light and sound show, later you can take a walk along the Historic Center’s streets, where you will find stores, restaurants, bars and cafes. 

If you like to enjoy the adventure and nature don’t forget to go to Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve where you can enjoy the view of hundreds of pink flamingoes. If you are looking for a place where to camping, mountain biking and hiking have to go to Calakmul this is one of the largest biosphere reserves in Mexico and this also has an interesting Mayan archaeological zone.

About the food, Campeche has an excelent cuisine, you have to eat the famous tamales with chaya leaves and the pan de cazon (tortillas stuffed or layered with shark, beans and salsa), among other regional Mayan cuisine.

ACTIVITIES AT CAMPECHE
 
Beaches 
  -Beaches

Ecotourism and Adventure
- Scuba Diving
- Camping
- extreme sports
- Kayak
-Fishing
-Surfing

Knowledge and cultura
- Archaeology
- Party
- Gastronomy
- Museums
- Arts
- Handicraft

Hobby
-Shopping
- Recreation
- Night Show
- Sports
- Night Live

Beach

-Beach

Premium
- Golf
- Shipping
- Spas

PLACES TO VISIT

If you are looking for close contact with nature the perfect place to visit near Campeche is La Estacion de Vida Silvestre de Hampolol, where you can learn about the efforts being made there to conserve wildlife. Another great place to visit just 26km ahead is Tenabo, where you can see a combination of modern architecture and old Mayan houses. While you are at Tenabo can eat at the small market at this place you can buy traditional Mayan wear (huipiles).

Going on from Tenabo you will find Pomuch (12km), where you can visit old stone houses. Don’t forget to eat the traditional anise and cinnamon breads and other bakery treats stuffed with cheese and ham, they are delicious. Later you can go 51 km more and arrive to Calkini. In this town, you can visit the church of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, and at last you will arrive to Becal, which is a traditional town with Mayan traditions, here you can buy palm jipi hats and other handicrafts.

At Campeches’s city you can take the trolley car to get a tour by the streets of Campeche’s Historic Center with a complete guide and information about the monuments, walls, streets, churches and the main neighborhoods. You can take this tour and buy your tickets from Main Park.

SERVICES AND TOURISM

You can arrive to Campeche by air flying to the Campeche International Airport on airlines Aeromexico, Mexicana, Aerocaribe, Aerolitoral and Aerodavinchi. If you are traveling by bus can go to Campeche by ADO GL, ADO First Class and ATS. By car, the main routes are the Villahermosa-Campeche Highway 180, the Escarcega-Champoton Highway 261 and the Villahermosa-Escarcega-Chetumal Highway 186.

 Campeche International Airport –  on Av. Lopez Portillo, off the Campeche-China Highway.

ADO First-Class Bus Terminal – on the corner of Av. Casa de Justicia and Av. Patricio Trueba de Regil.

ADO Second-Class Bus Terminal – on the corner of Av. Gobernadores and Calle 45, in the Santa Ana neighborhood.

INTERESTING AND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Tourism and Culture Office  (981) 811-3989

 Tourism (981) 811-9255

Green Angels (emergency highway road service) 078

Playa del Carmen has the most beautiful beaches in the Mexican Caribbean as Paraiso Beach and Paamul Beach, great to enjoy the sun, rest and practice almost all the activities. As the same that Cancun, Playa del Carmen is near Xel Ha and Xcaret ecological parks where you can swim and practice snorkeling, kitesurf and windsurf.

For those who like scuba diving can take tours at the Gran Arrecife Maya (Great Mayan Reef) this is the second biggest in the world. You can also take tours to cenotes zone and admire these water mirrors subway connected.

The Fifth Avenue is great to walk, eat at lot of restaurants, or go to bars and clubs or just shopping at many clothes, jewelry and exclusive boutiques. If you are looking for something to rest just have to go to sit and drink coffee at this avenue.

 ACTIVITIES AT PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 
Ecotourism and Adventure 
  – Scuba Diving
- Camping
- extreme sports
 - Kayak
-Fishing

Knowledge and cultura
- Archaeology
- Party
- Gastronomy
- Arts
- Handicraft
 
Hobby
-Shopping
- Recreation
- Night Show
- Sports
- Night Live

Beach 
 
-Beach
 
 Premium 
 - Golf
 - Shipping 
 - Spas

PLACES TO VISIT.

Near Playa del Carmen is Playacar, from this point you can go to Cozumel by taking the ferry. Cozumel is about 40 minutes from Playa del Carmen and has great reefs as Gran Arrecife Maya (Big Mayan Reef) and you can do scuba diving at this second biggest reef in the world. You can also go to Chankaanab to snorkeling or visit the archeological zone San Gervasio. Another place to go is Punta Sur ecological reserve and its lagoons, local vegetation and animals . If you like museums don’t forget to visit Cozumel Island Museum.

Going to Puerto Morelos (from Cozumel or Playa del Carmen) you can take a tour to Cancun to meet one of the most beautiful beaches at the Caribbean with those white sand beach with sky blue sea water, visit its big touristic complex and night live. Cancun is also known as the “Mayan World Front Door”.

Going on the way you can find Xcaret, just 8 km from Playa del Carmen, it is a big park that has beach, subway rivers, aquarium, dolphins, butterfly sanctuary, bees sanctuary, plants and animals from the area. You can enjoy a night show about the mayan culture, ball game, dance and Mexican music.

For those who enjoy playing golf Puerto Aventuras is the right place to do it with a great view, the Caribbean Sea. Puerto Aventuras is also great to swim an play kayaking and fishing. If you are looking for quiet and peace you have to go to Akumal, just 34km after Puerto Aventuras, it is the most peaceful and natural place.
 
After that do not forget to visit Xel ha, you can find subway rivers, lagoon and you can swim with dolphins beside snorkeling. This route ends at Tulum, an old mayan city with beautiful buildings front of the sea.

This route ends at Tulum, an old mayan city with beautiful buildings front of the sea.

SERVICES AND TOURISM

Playa del Carmen its communicated by 307 road to Cancun and Chetumal. By the sea Playa del Carmen has an important wharf with a ferry which go to Cozumel every day. By air the best choice is the Cancun International Airport just 45 minutes from Playa del Carmen.

If you are traveling by bus, the ADO bus central is one of the more important means of transportation, it is located in downtown at Uxmal and Tulum Avenues, they have local cab and bus service.

If you are traveling by airplane, Cancun International Airport is the second one more important in Mexico; this airport is located at Cancun-Tulum highway, just 8 kms to downtown and 5 km to hotel zone. You can find airlines as Mexicana, Azteca, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Aerocaribe, Aviacsa, Continental, British Airways and others. This airport also has yellow cab and bus service to go to Cancun, Playa del Carmen or the Hotel Zone.

INTERESTING AND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
 
Mayan Riviera Tourist Administration  (984) 859 2170.
Red Cross (984) 873 1233.
Green Angels 078.
Emergency. 060.
Police Department (984) 873 0242.

This island is great for those who enjoy to snorkeling and scuba diving, it has reefs zones with lot of fish. Isla Mujeres also has hotels zone smaller than Cancun but also important. You can find beach clubs with amazing views. Night clubs and bars can be found at downtown as national and international food restaurants.

ACTIVITIES AT ISLA MUJERES
 
Ecotourism and Adventure 
  – Scuba Diving
- Camping
- Ecotourism
-Fishing
-Surfing
 
 Knowledge and culture
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Party
- Gastronomy
- Arts
- Handicraft
 
Hobby
-Shopping
- Recreation
- Night Show
- Sports
- Night Live
 
Beach 
 
-Beach
 
 Premium  
 - Shipping 
 - Spas 
 
PLACES TO VISIT
There are many places to visit around Isla Mujeres. You can go to Cancun by taking the ferry, Going on the way you can find Xcaret a big park that has beach, subway rivers, aquarium, dolphins, butterfly sanctuary, bees sanctuary, plants and animals from the area. You can enjoy a night show about the mayan culture, ball game, dance and Mexican music.

Going southern its Xpu-Ha great to enjoy nature, after that its located Xel Ha, this place is great to visit its subway rivers, lagoons, an old mayan ceremonial center  and to snorkeling. At Xel Ha you can also swim with dolphins.

If you are looking for archeological zones you have to go to Tulum, you can go by the same road (307), it is just 64 km south from Playa del Carmen, and don’t forget to visit some of the most important buildings at Tulum like “Descending God Temple”, “The Castle” or “Fresh Temple”.

SERVICES AND TOURISM

Isla Mujeres has contact to Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum by waterway, through the ferry and other boats, these depart from Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam. To go to Isla Mujeres you can also travel by bus, Cancun has an important bus station where you can find ADO bus; also can arrive by airplane as KLM, Air Canada, British Airways, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Mexicana, Varig and others at the second most important airport in Mexico.

Isla Mujeres Tourism Office.(998) 877 0307 and (998) 877 0767.

Cozumel has a really important natural reserve as Chankanaab (this is a natural park) and Cozumel Reefs National Sea Park. At these parks you can practice scuba diving and ecotourism, it is a great place looked by scientific man as Jacques Cousteau and others. There is only one city, San Miguel de Cozumel, this is a caribbean town where international cruiser usually come to Mexico. Cozumel is a peaceful island with all the amenities as spas, golf campground, fish and seafood restaurants, five stars hotels, great night live, Mexican and Caribbean food, and the most exotic and national drinks that you can enjoy.

ACTIVITIES AT COZUMEL

Ecotourism and Adventure

- Scuba Diving – Kayak

- Ecotourism

- La Pêche

Knowledge and cultura

- Archaeology

- Party

- Gastronomy

- Museums

- Arts

- Handicraft

Hobby

-Shopping

- Recreation

- Night Show

 - Night Live

Beach

-Beach

Premium

- Golf

- Shipping

- Spas

PLACES TO VISIT

Near Cozumel is Playa del Carmen, you can arrive there traveling in Ferry, so that you can discover the Mayan Riviera. You can also go to Cancun which is just 68km at north with white sand and beautiful clear water, night clubs and great views. If you want to visit ecotouristic places have to go to Xcaret, just 8 km from Playa del Carmen.

Xcaret is an ecotouristic park with subway rivers, aquarium, dolphins, butterfly sanctuary, bee sanctuary, beach area, archeological zone, local animals and plants. Some kilometers after Xcaret you can find Puerto Aventuras which is great to swim, play golf and kayak. After that it is Akumal, the ideal place for those who want to rest and enjoy peaceful nature. Going on you can arrive Xel Ha, this place is ready for those who want to snorkel no matter if it is in subway river nor main lagoon. Also can swim with dolphins.

After Xel Ha it is Tulum, just going 64km far away Playa del Carmen. Tulum has one of the most beautiful archeological zones at Yucatan peninsula. At this place you can visit some important buildings as descending God Temple, Castle or Fresh Temple. Beside the great view at the Caribbean sea. SERVICES AND TOURISM Cozumel has an important wharf to receive important international cruisers, boats, yacht or ferry (this ferry goes from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos that are near Cozumel).

If you travel by road can go on 307 highway (north) to Cancun or Chetumal (south) Quintana Roo chief town. If you are traveling by airway, Cozumel has an international airport, the airlines you can find there are: American Airlines, Continental, Mexicana, Delta, and others that arrive from Mexico City and USA.

INTERESTING AND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Cozumel International Airport. Blvd. Aeropuerto, Av. 65. Phone numbers (987) 872 2081, (987) 872 0485 y (987) 872 0647.

Cozumel National Tourism Office. (987) 872 0972.

Nautical Port. (987) 872 2409 and (987) 872 0169.

Naval office. (987) 872 1229.

Customs. (987) 872 2005.

Red Cross. (987) 872 1058.

Emergency. 060.

Green Angels (highway help). 078.

Police Station. (987) 872 0092.

Migration. (987) 872 0226.

BEACHES

San Francisco.

Located at 14km from San Miguel town. This beach is the stop for those boats with glass bottom where you can see through the greatest coral reefs. The beach is a classical Caribbean beach with white sand and blue water.

San Juan. Is located 5km from down town in the island, at hotels zone. At this beach you can go on riding horses and play tennis.

Encantada Beach. It is located near Punta Celarain, at south side of the island. This beach has a lighthouse with an amazing view of the island. Near this side you can find El Caracol, it is an archeological mayan zone that has an observatory where they could predict hurricanes arrivals.

Santa Maria Beach. It is located near Chankanaab Lagoon, at south side. It is far away uproar, it is ideal to rest.

Bonita Beach. It is located at Ixpalbarco Ranch, at eastern of the island. It has a difficult access but is really peaceful to rest.

Hernan Beach. This beach is protected by two small island and the Royal Castle (the biggest prehispanic building of the island).

Passion Island. It is a small and peaceful island where you can find the most beautiful beaches rich in birds and turtles, some crocodiles come to take refuge at the estuary.

Cancun has the most beautiful white sand beaches with Caribbean blue water, at this beach you can practice sports and other activities as snorkel, scuba diving, waverunner, parachute or just enjoy the sun and food. Cancun also has an extraordinary big resorts Hotel zone, at this zone you can find villages, hotels, resorts, spas, modern malls, national and international food restaurants, also night clubs and bars.

If you want to know places around Cancun you can take a tour at the Mayan Riviera in order to discover Playa del Carmen, Xel Ha and Xcaret these are ecotouristic parks but before they were old mayan seaport. Going on the way also can visit Tulum the only city wall in and front of the sea. Also can visit Cozumel and Isla Mujeres where is ideal to snorkeling and scuba diving at coral reefs with colorful fish.

ACTIVITIES AT CANCUN

Ecotourism and Adventure
- Scuba Diving
- Camping
- extreme sports
- Kayak
-Fishing
-Surfing

Knowledge and cultura
- Archaeology
- Party
- Gastronomy
- Museums
- Arts
- Handicraft

Hobby
-Shopping
- Recreation
- Night Show
- Sports
- Night Live

Beach

-Beach

Premium
- Golf
- Shipping
- Spas

PLACES TO VISIT

At Cancun you can start to know the Mayan World. Near Cancun you can visit very important and beautiful archeological zones besides go to the white sand beach and enjoy the sun. But these are not the only things you can do, around Cancun you can find ecotouristic and fun places and parks, some of them also have subway rivers, cenotes, birds sanctuary and Quintana Roo jungle.

At Cancun you can go to the landing stage and go on Garrafon Cruise or some boat to Puerto Juarez, Playa Linda, Punta Sam and visit Isla Mujeres one of the most beautiful places in the Mexican Caribbean and is just 14 km from Cancun, is a small island but you can visit downtown with many stores and souvenirs. Garrafon Natural Park is the right place for those who like snorkeling, tyrolese, beautiful views, ruins as Ixchel temple (fertility goddess).

Another place great to visit is Cozumel, leaving Cancun you can go to Cozumel and visit tha Reefs National Park over there you can practice scuba diving, it is ideal place. In Cozumel you can also find Chankanaab gardens, Cozumel museum, Ixchel sanctuary, mayan temples, Punta Sur ecological park with lagoons, plants, fauna. Cozumel is an extraordinary island.

Back to land you can go to Puerto Morelos; it is between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, after visiting Puerto Morelos you can go to Playa del Carmen, it is a city with beautiful places to visit, it has an authentic style to mix fun and landscape.

Going on the way you can find Xcaret a big park that has beach, subway rivers, aquarium, dolphins, butterfly sanctuary, bees sanctuary, plants and animals from the area. You can enjoy a night show about the mayan culture, ball game, dance and Mexican music.

For those who enjoy playing golf Puerto Aventuras is the right place to do it with a great view, the Caribbean Sea. Puerto Aventuras is also great to swim an play kayak. If you are looking for quiet and peace you have to go to Akumal, just 34km after Puerto Aventuras, it is the most peaceful and natural place.

At the end do not forgot to visit Xel ha, you can find subway rivers, lagoon and you can swim with dolphins beside snorkeling. This route ends at Tulum, an old mayan city with beautiful buildings front of the sea.

In addition you can visit Chichen Itzá, an old city near 180 federal road at the western of Yucatan. At Chichen Itza you can find the great mayan culture.

SERVICES AND TOURISM

The highway you can find in Cancun is 180 federal road which go to Mexico City, Merida and others, Mexico City is more than 1680 kms from Cancun. If you are traveling by bus, the ADO bus central is one of the more important means of transportation, it is located in downtown at Uxmal and Tulum Avenues, they have local cab and bus service.

If you are traveling by airplane, Cancun International Airport is the second one more important in Mexico; this airport is located at Cancun-Tulum highway, just 8 kms to downtown and 5 km to hotel zone. You can find airlines as Mexicana, Azteca, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Aerocaribe, Aviacsa, Continental, British Airways and others. This airport also has yellow cab and bus service to go to Cancun, Playa del Carmen or the Hotel Zone.

INTERESTING AND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Tourism. (998) 884 8073.
Fonatur. (998) 884 0610.
Operator. 040
Red Cross. (998) 884 1616.
Emergency. 060
Police Department. (998) 884 2342.
Federal Preventive Police. (998) 884 1107.
Transit. (998) 884 0710.
Public Security. (998) 884 2342.
Nautical Port. (998) 880 1360.
Migration. (998) 884 1749.

CANCUN AT NIGHT
Cancun at night is the right place to fun. Cancun has lots of night club as Cocobongo in Forum Plaza. For those who want to enjor the latin music you can find it at Mango Tango. The City, Basic and Bulldog Café are the best options to hear the best beats and dance with the newest electronic and pop music. If you want to watch a live show just go to Hard Rock Café, Bulldog or Dady Rock, at kukulcal Boulevard.
If you like ships, boats and pirats you have to go on a Galeon and enjoy dinner, dance and open bar and spend the night having fun, in the other hand if you want a romantic night and delicious dinner can go to another boats just have to look for it.

 This state is located at eastern from Yucatan and joy the Caribbean waters, really important touristic places can be find here. Mayan culture Ruins rounded by the whitest sand and ecological sites which are in perfect sense of balance.

 
One of the most visited cities is Cancun, here you can find most of the national and international tourism. Cancun has very important and big hotels with more than 30 km of beach. As the same is Isla Mujeres where you can find lot of options as the sea park, remains of an important old hacienda, pre-hispanic ruins. In addition you can also snorkel to admire beautiful colorful fishes founded in the amazing coral reefs, like the Gran Arrecife Maya the second biggest in the world, this one is in two parts, the one with the Parque Marino Nacional de Arrecifes de Cozumel and the Chankanaab Natural Park, in this parks you can practice scuba diving. Also in Cozumel (the biggest island in Mexico) you can enjoy the kayaks in manglar zone.
Near to Chetumal city, in the Caribbean coast, you can find the luxury resorts with spas and golf campground  that are located in the Mayan Riviera. Over there you also can visit Tulum and Coba ruins, Playa del Carmen the Mayan Riviera heart with ecoturistic parks as Xel Ha and Xcaret besides Sian Ka’an (UNESCO humanity patrimonies).