The Riviera Maya consists of interesting destinations, each with its particular attractions, but for those who love nature and adventure, these are few of our recommendations:
Sian Ka’an Biosphere (Where the sky is born) was included by UNESCO on “Man and the Biosphere” in 1897, is the largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean. In it are about 23 archaeological sites and houses 103 species of mammals like the jaguar, puma, ocelot, marguay the jaguarondi, including howler monkeys and is the nesting area of 336 species of birds. Front of the reserve extends 47.5 kilometers of the second largest barrier reef in the world and the fishermen of this region offer guide services is another source of income for them, giving visitors a tour inside the reserve for see the coral reef and lagoon system.
Xplor is a unique underground world, with 7 amazing circuits that invite you to rediscover your emotions and senses within nature. Dare to ride our 13 zip lines among the Caribbean’s lively nature and enjoy refreshing water landings and amazing suspension bridges; take a trip through the jungle on unstoppable amphibious vehicles, explore an underground paradise where you can swim surrounded by amazing stalactites and stalagmites, discover a matchless raft route across stunning subterranean caverns while paddling with your own hands, and to complete your feat, a nutritious and light buffet, that will recharge your energy. All this awaits you at Xplor. The Earth is inviting you… Can you hear the beat?
All Tour Native begins with a historical journey of 1,500 years to the ancient city of Coba, an archaeological site hidden in the depths of the rainforest in the southwest of the Yucatan Peninsula. Dare to raise the Nohoch Muul temple (the tallest pyramid of the state). The Maya Encounter tour will take you to an authentic Maya village, a self-sufficient community living next to an integral part of the lake system in the region. Walk through the jungle of the Mayan community, learning the mysteries of its flora and fauna. Then start your unforgettable adventure out of series: An exciting tour zipline flying an incredibly beautiful cenote, a rappelling down into another cenote for a refreshing swim and canoe in a pond of enormous beauty. All this ends with a traditional meal prepared by the women of this Maya community.
Rio Secreto is part of the new world natural wonders. Creation and training is ancient, in the underground river, here you can understand part of the history of mankind, while you can appreciate the stunning visual spectacle that thousands of stalactites and stalagmites give this mysterious and enigmatic place. Here you can witness of millions of years of history is a magical place, you can explore 600 meters, swimming and walking through its beautiful routes between stalactites and stalagmites. This is an underground world will experience the silence, you will discover incredible formations and be part of this wonderful nature reserve near Playa del Carmen.
Swimming with Shark Whale. This majestic animal grows around 15 meters long and its peaceful way of being gives us the opportunity to swim and discover the most amazing creature that travels trough the Caribbean coast. They visit this region from June to September so if you would like to meet this amazing creature in it natural habitat please make your reservations in advance and plan your trip during the summer months.
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