While the soft, white-sand beaches and brilliant blue water are naturally the biggest draw in Cancun, Mexico, this jewel of the Yucatan Peninsula is so much more than just a pretty face. Often known as a romantic destination for newlyweds, Cancun offers the ultimate in vacationing for couples, singles and families.
For boating and water sports, the options are almost endless. Mayan Aqua Dive offers service for Cancun and Cozumel dives, wrecks, cavern, and whale sharks, with full PADI courses to accommodate even those who’ve previously only dreamed of scuba diving. Serving small groups only, Mayan Aqua Dive provides a personal diving experience. The Contoy Island Asterix Tour offers an abundance of underwater life that will thrill any snorkeler. Located 45 minutes north of Isla Mujeres, Contoy Island is set on one end of the second largest coral reef in the world and offers shallow, calm and clear water.
A Cancun vacation would not be complete without spending time to explore the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza. One of the largest archeological remnants of the Mayan culture, Chichen Itza was founded in 445 B.C. and inhabited until 1204 A.D., when it was mysteriously abandoned. The Temple of Kukulcan, the site’s most impressive structure, is a 75-foot pyramid and accurately predicts the spring and fall equinoxes in a spectacle of light and shadow. Xel Ha, located north of the Tulum, is one of the most important natural wonders of Mexico. Meaning “Where the water is born”, this inlet is a sanctuary of amazing biological wealth with its open-sea aquarium and eco-park. Among the many activities available at Xel Ha, the most popular seems to be the swimming with dolphins exhibit, enabling guests to swim and even touch these magnificent animals.
For the adventure of a lifetime, the Selvatica Canopy Expedition and Adventure Tour promises a thrilling excursion in the Selvatica Jungle. The tour is centered around zip- lines strung from tree platforms that guests ride in harnesses connected to cable rollers. Additionally dune buggies are available for guests to explore mud puddles and a refreshing swim in a cenote or sinkhole is available to wrap up the day of adventure. For those looking to capture such adventure without bringing and keeping up with a video camera, videos are available for purchase at the end of the day’s excursion.