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Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in... more » Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in colectivo vans. « less
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Playa del Carmen

Nov 21, 2009

We spent one day in Playa del Carmen and wish we had stayed there instead of in Cancun! We took the ADO bus from Cancun and headed straight for the beach. There's lots of little restaurants along the...more

The Royal Cancun

5 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
Nov 21, 2009

We arrived at the Royal on Sunday after our wedding. The room was AMAZING!! They set up a cute rose petal display and a Happy Honeymoon cake and Champagne (which we were too tired to drink). We...more

Valentin Imperial Maya

4 of 5 stars
Ft. Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
Nov 21, 2009

a very nice resort but missing the little things that would put it into the true 5 star resort. CONS : on check in our "upgraded" room in Building 1 i was very musty and smelly and faced the jungle...more

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Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort or Secrets Capri Riviera November 20, 2009, no replies
Good grocery store between CUN airport & Tulum November 20, 2009, 7 replies
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seeking authentic experience AND an isolated beach! November 17, 2009, 1 reply
Sick for almost a week now on Isla Mujeres November 17, 2009, 8 replies
Hostels in the area, please help November 17, 2009, 1 reply
GPS in Mexico November 16, 2009, 4 replies
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