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  • Best Cenotes in the Mayan Riviera Ik-Kil Cenote near Chichen Itza in Mexico
    Mexico | Travel Tips

    The Best Cenotes in the Riviera Maya

    From crystal clear water to colorful fish, the cenotes in Mexico’s Riviera Maya are worth seeing for yourself.

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  • Things to do on the Riviera Maya - walking along Tulum beach
    Mexico | North America | Travel Blogs

    Unmissable Things to do on the Mayan Riviera

    Discover the Riviera Maya, where sun, adventure, and culture merge. From Puerto Morelos’ serenity to Tulum’s ancient ruins, this Mexican paradise is ripe for exploration. Dive into crystal cenotes, savor fresh tacos, and traverse Mayan history.

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  • Xenses colored doorways
    Mexico | North America | Travel Blogs

    Expanding Our Senses – An Xenses Park Review

    We expand our senses as we review Mexico’s newest Mayan Riviera ecopark, Xenses just south of Playa del Carmen.

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  • Our Review of Xcaret in Cancun Mexico. Includes how to get to Xcaret, the underground river, the Espectacular night show, plus restaurant and attractions.
    Mexico | North America | Travel Blogs | Travel Tips

    Xcaret in Cancun Mexico: Our Review

    Our Xcaret Cancun review, with tips and tricks for a great visit, plus information on transportation to the park, and where to get the best deal on Xcaret tickets.

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  • Art on Quinta Avenida Playa del Carmen
    Mexico | Travel Blogs

    10 Free Things to do in Playa del Carmen

    Here’s our list of free things to do in Playa del Carmen that should keep you busy, even if you don’t have much cash to spend.

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  • Xcaret Scaret Macaws
    Mexico | Travel Blogs

    Our Guided Tour and Review of Xcaret Park in Mexico

    Join us on our fun filled day through Xcaret Park in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Only 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen, Xcaret packs a wollop of fun, with everything from a world-class scarlet macaw conservation program and a sea turtle hatchery to swimming in an underground river, eating at a buffet next to jaguars and watching a two hour Espectacular show literally filled with balls of fire…

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  • Playa del Carmen Mexico Quinta Aveneda Feliz Navidad
    Mexico | Travel Blogs

    Why I Love Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

    A few years ago, we had the good fortune of spending a few months hanging out on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. We were surprised at how much we loved the area. With so much to do and being surrounded by some of our favorite foods, we instantly felt at home here. For that trip we decided to make Playa Del Carmen our base of operations and it turned out to be perfect for our needs.

    Between the miles and miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, the many local attractions, the cheap transportation and easy access to shopping centers, Playa del Carmen had everything we….

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  • Akumal Mexico Turtle Diving
    Mexico | Travel Blogs

    The DIY Guide to Snorkeling with Endangered Sea Turtles in Akumal Mexico

    The Mayan Riviera has a reputation for being expensive and touristy. There’s some truth to this, but it’s possible to check out some of the best sites in the area for not much more than the cost of decent latte. The little beach town of Akumal wins big points for delivering one of the coolest attractions in the area for almost nothing: snorkeling with endangered green sea turtles.

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