Hiking routes in Riviera Maya and natural tourist attractions
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Xel-Há: nature and fun in an ancient Maya port
Enjoy nature and several activities for the whole family in one of the most famous amusement parks in Riviera Maya.
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Cenotes: the veins of the earth in the Riviera Maya
Crystal clear water gushing from the bowels of the earth, mysticism, magic… Discover the cenotes in the Riviera Maya and enjoy these authentic natural wonders.
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Akumal, the paradise of the sea turtles
A wonderful beach and crystal clear waters inhabited by sea turtles and coral reefs; visit Akumal and enjoy a paradise in and out of the water.
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Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, where the sky is born
Discover an ecosystem of infinite value, a true jewel of nature that means “the place where the sky is born” in the ancient Maya language.
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Las Coloradas, where the water turns pink
At the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, there is a magical place where the blue sea bathes the white land, and the water turns pink.
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Bacalar Lagoon: 7 colors and a thousand possibilities
South of Riviera Maya, you can discover an extraordinary place: a lagoon of seven colors and a thousand possibilities to enjoy its magical landscape.
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Contoy Island, the secret island of birds
Visit this uninhabited island, protected as a National Park since 1998, and discover a natural wonder home to more than 150 bird species.