The last day in Mexico we took a boat shuttle to Cozumel for a snorkeling adventure. The trip took about 20-30 min and the seas were rough! People that were ‘standing room only’ were falling down. I was a ‘tad bit’ concerned. We had a great seat so I just soaked up the sun and…
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Tulum, more Mayan Ruins to explore!!
We spent the afternoon at another Mayan Ruins site, Tulum. The ruins are situated on 30 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya. The grounds are beautiful with tall palm trees…
Snorkeling in Mexico’s Cenotes, underwater caves!!
This was the 2nd Cenote that we swam in, but this time we snorkeled, and it was more like a cave with the icicle-like stalagmites and stalagtites, and it was dark, not open to the sky like the last one. This one was so different, it was my favorite one, but they were both amazing. …
Ziplining through the jungle in Mexico!!
This was the most exhilirating!! I have ziplined a couple times before, but this was the best! Part of our jungle tour was a seven zip-line circuit, high above the tree-line in the Mayan Yucatán Peninsula. A true adrenaline rush. Tom and I were able to go at the same time, flying next to each…
Magical Cenote Swimming in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has a secret underworld of turquoise pools called Cenotes (see-know’-tay). Mayans settled villages around these spiritual wells and believed that they were a portal to communicate with the gods.
Exploring Chichén Itzá, One of the 7 World Wonders!
This is the best way to learn history! Our visit to Chichén Itzá, Mayan ruins in Yucatán, Mexico. One of the 7 wonders of the world!