Mexico Travel Guide
Mexico Giant Sea Turtles
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From May to October, giant 300 lb. sea turtles arrive at Playa
del Secreto each year to lay their eggs. Each night, as many as
10 new nests can be found on the Playa del Secreto beach.
You may sit in the sand next to these wonderful creatures and watch
as they lay their eggs and then walk with them as they return to
the sea. It is an experience of a lifetime!
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Mayan Riviera Snorkeling
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Snorkeling trips to nearby reefs are available. The 2 hour trip
is on a fully equipped boat with a bathroom and includes beer, soft
drinks and snacks for $25 per person.
Snorkeling Basics
To make a snorkeling trip reservation, please contact us.
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On The Beach |
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Once you arrive at the beach, what will you do? Many of us like to simply lie back, soak up the sun, and catch up on some reading. But for those who desire a little more excitement, check out these web sites for ideas on activities to enjoy:
Windsurfing
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Mexico Fishing Charters
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Captain Rick offers deep sea fishing charters from Puerto Morelos.
$85 for a half day of fishing, minimum of 3 people. Refreshments,
bait and tackle included.
To make a fishing reservation, please contact us.
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Mayan Riviera Tours
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The Mayan Riviera
covers the coast south of Cancun. There are hundreds of attractions
to see and activities to try. From climbing the large Mayan pyramid
at Coba to snorkeling at the Xcaret ecopark, you will find unique
entertainment to suit all tastes. We can
assist you with arranging visits to any area attraction. See Alltournative
Expeditions, Aerosaab Air
Tours and Caribbean
Coast Travel for ideas about the wonderful things to do near
Playa del Secreto.
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Mayan Riviera Cave Tour
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Aktun Chen caves has a tour
that takes you back 5 million years, in just an hour and fifteen
minutes. Learn about how the Mayans used the caves, as well as the
formation process of the stalactites, stalagmites and the cave itself.
After touring pathways along beautiful cave formations, you see
a breathtaking cenote of crystal clear water with a depth of 12
meters, and a no less magnificent vault with thousands of stalactites.
Tickets are available by contacting us.
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Mexico Jungle Tours
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Let Goyo take you off
the beaten path for a truly memorable experience. This ever so colorful
gentleman can provide you with custom jungle and hiking tours to
isolated Mayan villages, ruins and cenotes.
Receive a discount when you make a reservation by contacting us.
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Mexico Scuba Diving
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Wet Set Diving Adventures offers scuba diving, snorkeling, and
night reef snorkeling from Puerto Morelos.
PADI Dive Training
To make a diving reservation, please contact us.
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Riviera Maya Eco Parks
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Xcaret - The largest
eco park in the area, Xcaret has something for everyone. Xcaret
eco-archaeological park has Mayan ruins, an aquarium, sea turtle
release program, zoo, snorkeling and more.
Xel Ha - The world's most
spectacular aquarium, Xel-Ha is a nature lover's paradise. Explore
creeks, lagoons, natural wells and ancient caves fed by subterranean
rivers flowing to Mexico's beautiful Caribbean Sea.
Tres Rios - Swim in the ocean,
rivers or cenotes, kayak in the sea, take a bicycle tour through
jungle paths, horseback ride along the white-sand beaches, take
a thrilling Reef Runner Tour on speed boats along the coast, and
snorkel at the coral reef. Or simply lay down and relax on a hammock.
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Yaxche Maya Cuisine Restaurant
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Yaxche Maya Cuisine Restaurant
in Playa del Carmen serves dishes inspired by the Maya and their
cooking traditions, as well as traditional entrees from Yucatan.
The restaurant chef has created a fusion of Maya, Yucatecan, and
European cuisine for the menu, making the flavors of the Maya more
accessible.
Winner of several awards, including 1st place in all of Mexico
for regional specialty cuisine, Yaxche is perfect for a special
dinner out.
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Mexico Travel Information
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Playa del Secreto is just south of Cancun. You can check the Cancun
weather report to see what it is like on our beach. |
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Rentals - Cancun's city code is CUN
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Airline
reservations - Cancun's city code is CUN
It is a good idea to contact your local travel agent for airline
reservations. They know how to get the best deals on flights from
your particular city.
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Today's exchange
rate for the Mexican peso.
Cozumel
ferry schedules.
You can find out more about the Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Mexico's
Caribbean coast at Cancun
South
There is also a good website with information about Puerto
Morelos, the town closest to Playa del Secreto.
Map of Mexico's Riviera Maya
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