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Cancún
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Table of Contents
Presidente intercontinental.
3. Welcome to Paradise.
4. Transportation in Cancún. Weather Forecast.
5. Map of Cancún.
6. Krystal Hotel Resort. Parnassus.
7. Map of Downtown Cancún.
8. Cancún Has Something For Everybody.
9. Beach Lovers and Water Sports enthusiasts.
10. Beach Lovers and Water Sports enthusiasts.
Aquaworld.
11. Underwater Museum of Art “MUSA”.
12. Weddings & Romance.
13. Shop ‘til You Drop. Luxury Avenue.
14. Food Lovers, Sublime Festival of Flavors.
15. Golf & More.
16. Golf & More.
17. Golf & More.
18. Golf Courts Map.
19. Eco Adventurers, Nature Lovers and Outdoor
Enthusiasts.
20. Xcaret. Xel-Há.
21. Xplor. Xochimilco. Boca Puma. Xcaret.
22. El Garrafón. Selvática. Swimming With Dolphins.
Nature Reserves and Protected Areas.
Sian Ka’an.
23. Spa & Wellness Lovers.
24. Cultural History Buff. Sites in Cancún.
Ruinas del Rey. Yamil Lu’um. El Meco.
25. Tulum. Muyil. Cobá.
26. Chichén Itzá. Kohunlich. Ek’Balam.
27. Cancún Mayan Museum.
28. Map of the Archeological Sites of the
Mayan World.
29. Groups an Conventions Cancún.
30. Groups an Conventions Cancún.
31. Coco Bongo.
32. Cancún and the Treasures of the Caribbean Map.
33. Puerto Morelos.
34. Cenotes Route.
35. Puerto Morelos Map and Cenotes Route.
36. Isla Mujeres.
37. How to get to Isla Mujeres. Things to do in
Isla Mujeres. Places to visit in Isla Mujeres.
38. Places to visit in Isla Mujeres.
39. Isla Mujeres Map.
40. Holbox.
41. Places you can’t miss around Isla Mujeres.
42. Holbox Map. AMEVH.
43. Contoy.
44. HotelDo.
45. Quintana Roo Map.
RESERVATION
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Cancun is the best option for having fun filled vacation experiences!
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Welcome to Paradise
Cancún delivers the best of both worlds:
the Caribbean and Mexico. For visitors who
frequent other Caribbean destinations,
Cancún offers an unequalled mix of manmade, natural, and cultural attractions.
Cancún was a part of the ancient Mayan
civilization and is still considered the
gateway to the Mayan World (“El Mundo
Maya”). Mayan temples and ritual sites are
literally everywhere, some smothered by
lush jungle, others easily accessible (one
pops up at one of our golf courses). There
is even a Mayan temple overlooking the
Caribbean Sea in the heart of the Cancún
Hotel Zone!
Cancun is situated on the southeast coast
of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo in
the Yucatan Peninsula. The small island
just 12 miles long and 1 mile wide right
on the Caribbean coast is marked by
exceptional natural beauty and dotted
with lagoons and spectacular beaches.
Warm white powdery sand beaches and
turquoise crystal clear waters together
with the famous Mexican hospitality make
this a place like no other!
Cancun has the most modern and
functional airport in Latin America and
the Caribbean, offering worldwide
connections and flights. Its hotels,
restaurants, shopping malls and
entertainment centers offer the best
quality and service, not only in the
Caribbean, but worldwide.
With 250 sunny days a year, the gentle
sea breezes keep the temperature at
around 80ºF.
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ancún
Transportation in C
Arriving and Departing
* Cancún International Airport is located approximately
15-25 minutes from the Hotel Zone and 15 minutes from
downtown Cancún.
* The airport has a new “fare finder” on its website allowing
passengers to check all available rates, and booking
transportation online to all hotels in Cancún. Visit www.
cancun-airport.com/transportation.htm There is also a tollfree number from the U.S. or Canada at 1-800-317-1921.
* Your tour operators include airport transfers when
purchasing an air/hotel package,
Around de City
BY BUS. Best way to move along the Hotels Zone is by
bus. The bus system is reliable and inexpensive (one ride
costs about US $0.73 (9.5 pesos). The Route 1, runs along
the Hotels Zone and also takes you to downtown, Tulum
Ave, bus station and Puerto Juarez. You don’t have to wait
more than 3-4 minutes for the bus. Buses operate between
6:00 and 24:00 hrs.
BY TAXI. Taxis in Cancún are regulated, safe and reliable.
There are over 3,000 taxis in operation. Make sure to
ask the doorman at the hotel the rates so there are no
surprises; most hotels post a list of rates from the hotel to
various points in and around Cancún.
BY CAR. You will find in Cancún all the major car rental
companies. They all have a great range of new and
comfortable rental cars. This is the easiest way to explore
the surrounding beaches, villages and Mayan Ruins. TIP:
some car rental agencies give drivers a ‘get out of a ticket
free’ card! If you’re pulled over for minor infractions, the
card is shown to police who will ‘forgive’ your first two
infractions! Really!
BY FERRY. If you are planning to visit Isla Mujeres you
take the ferry in Puerto Juárez, and run every half hour
from 5:30 to 20:30 hrs. And then once every hour until
23:30 hrs. From Chiquila to Holbox, the transportation
leaves every 2 hours from 6:00 to 21:30 hrs. And the ferry
to Cozumel leaves from Playa del Carmen every hour from
7:00 to 22:00 hrs.
Weather Forecast
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Anual
Average Temperature (ºC)
23
24
25
26
27
27
27
27
26
24
30
31
24
33
33
32
26
29
33
23
Average Maximum Temperature (ºC)
27
33
31
30
29
31
Average Minimum Temperature (ºC)
17
17
18
20
21
22
22
22
22
21
19
18
20
Average Precipitation (mm)
67
50
31
28
76
156
106
130
163
165
135
1,256
13.2
12.6
12
80
Day length (hours)
11.4
11.9
12.4
13
13.5
13.8
13.6
11.5
11.3
Fuente: Weatherbase
Current weather conditions
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MAP OF DOWNTOWN CANCÚN
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C
ANCÚN HAS SOMETHING
FOR EVERYBODY
Luxury Travelers
If you’re thinking that upscale travelers
don’t have a place in Cancún…
think again! There are several luxury
resorts, limo service, gourmet dining,
designer shopping, over-the-top
outdoors, thrilling nightlife, sensational
spas, and personally escorted tours
to enjoy this place full of history as
well as the Caribbean and the jungle.
Cancún is the perfect luxury escape.
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IP: Cancún has four AAA Five
Diamond winners and 17 AAA
Four Diamond recipients.
Cancún for all
Cancun is the ideal destination for
family holidays. Children are welcome
everywhere, there are a myriad of
tours and activities for the whole
family, you can visit the amazing ecoparks, enjoy nature and learn all the
ancestral history of the area. A good
itinerary includes swimming with
dolphins in the morning, climbing
Mayan pyramids in the afternoon, and
end the day with a relaxed dinner with
kid favorite dishes.
If you’re a young single, Cancun most
be on your radar. It is a world-class
party town with some of the best clubs,
discos and bars in Mexico. The styles
range from intimate jazz clubs, dance
halls sauce, to the largest nightclub
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called The City. The clubs have laser
shows, professional DJs and musical
hits of the moment that keep the party
going until dawn.
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IP: Los programas infantiles en los
hoteles son fáciles de encontrar y
los centros turísticos son seguros.
You don’t need to be under 25 to have
a great time in Cancún. This resort
has countless beautiful beaches, an
excellent dining scene, fascinating
historic sites and stunning flora and
fauna, there is plenty here for older
travelers to enjoy. There is also
affordable lodging, AAA discounts,
handicap facilities, and opportunities
to interact with local culture. Should
the need arise; the medical facilities
are first-rate, including American and
Spanish hospitals.
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B each lovers and water S ports enthusiasts
Cancun has 14 miles of white-powder
sand beach. Cancún’s magnificently
restored beaches are among the
world’s finest. They are ideal for
windsurfing and parasailing. There
are over 25 Cancun watersports
centers and marinas manned by
expert guides and professional
operators with excellent fleets for
providing all the services you might
require. You can rent a wave runner
or catamaran - go on a jungle tour
– take a trip on a glass bottom boat
or even get SCUBA-certified by an
experienced dive instructor. Cancún
keeps its guests on the go with an
unlimited assortment of the latest
leisure pursuits.
Scuba Diving, Cancun is renowned for its shallow reefs with dazzling colors
and a diversity of life. Reef diving is spectacular on the southern beaches and
offshore islands. Currents allow for drift diving, and both reefs and offshore
wrecks offer exciting opportunities. The cenotes or natural sinkholes on the
peninsula provide a rare and unique diving experience. Cancun’s coastline
is home to nearly 100 coral species, 350 mollusks and 164 species of reef
dwelling fish.
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Another unforgettable experience is the exciting swim with
whale sharks, inoffensive animals that can measure up to
49 feet and feed on plankton while peacefully passing
through the waters of the Caribbean between the months
of May and September.
Snorkeling, most hotels rent snorkeling gear. Punta
Cancun, as well as the reef at Punta Nizuc, El Garrafón,
Puerto Morelos and Xel-Há, is just right for snorkelers.
Fishing, you can enjoy fly-fishing, sportfishing and deepsea fishing depending on your particular passion. From
February to April the top catches are kingfish, barracuda,
small shark, grouper and blue marlin. From April to August
you will find blue marlin, sailfish, tuna and mahi-mahi. Then
from September to February catches include barracuda,
snapper and mackerel.
Sailing, you can go on a sailing tour or charter a sailboat
or catamaran of your own, enjoy a romantic sunset sail or
go on a booze cruise.
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UNDERWATER MUSEUM OF ART “MUSA”
The Cancun Underwater Museum is located in different
areas of the National Park West Coast of Isla Mujeres,
Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc. This project is unique and
raises the fusion of art with environmental conservation on
a large scale.
Come and enjoy the largest underwater museum in the
world, with more than 500 life-size sculptures, strategically
placed at different depths that create artificial reefs.
The submerged sculptures are also visible from the
surface, and when seen from above create the silhouette
of a human eye. Five different artists from 3 different
countries make the sculptures.
Each human size statue tells a different story and can be
seen easily by diving, snorkeling or from a glass bottom
boat.
All the sculptures were placed near natural reefs and
marine life. This project will benefit, both the ecosystem
and the diversity of
the tourism destination, creating an
excellent option for our
visitors.
R e c e n t l y
opened
its
doors to a
new Visitors Center, which showcases 26 replicas of the
most popular submerged sculptures. Additionally, the
center also shows the steps used by eco-sculptor Jason
de Caires, to create this underwater eco art.
The museum just finished submerging 10 more statutes,
5 of which are molds of NBC Today hosts.
For more information www.musacancun.com
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W eddings & Romance
A romantic, warm and exotic setting
awaits the thousands of couples who
visit Cancún each year. From fun
outings, to fine shopping, to superb
dining and nightlife, Cancún is ideal
for both seclusion seekers and
activity-oriented couples.
Your wedding in Cancun will be a
one of a kind celebration in one of the
most romantic locations in the world.
Turquoise waters and powdery white
sand teamed with year-round beautiful
weather make it an unbeatable venue
for your special day.
There are many Catholic churches
and chapels, some of them within the
hotels. Most of the hotels offer tailormade wedding packages to suit all
tastes and budgets.
Planning a wedding in Cancun can be
really exciting and although the hotels
offer a great service you may wish to
employ a wedding planner in Cancun
to help you with the details.
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IP: How about sunsets and fine
wine to end the day? Head to a
gourmet and wine shop and enjoy
your favorite wine or indulge yourself
at one of the many restaurants of the
hotel zone.
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Cancún and Puerto Morelos host over
4,500 weddings each year. You’ll find
unique wedding venues and endless
options. You may want an intimate
ceremony in a lush tropical garden,
tie the knot barefoot on the beach, get
married in a traditional Mayan village,
or in Xcaret - Mexico’s most beautiful
eco-park. There are also good
options within the hotels: an ocean
view ballrooms, chapels, gardens,
terraces, foyers, gazebos and piers,
or you can even have an underwater
wedding.
Cancún is the perfect setting for love,
pleasure, passion, and experiencing
unforgettable moments. It is a
magical place where you can be in
harmony with nature while enjoying all
the comforts of a modern city set in a
Caribbean island paradise.
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S hop ‘til You D rop
Cancun, with more than 2,000 boutiques and shops, is
a destination both sophisticated and cosmopolitan that
offers good options for all kind of travelers. You will find
everything from ultra-chic designer stores and famous
brand names, to flea markets and souvenir shops selling
Mexican local handcrafts. Cancun shopping is duty free
so you can find some real bargains on cosmetics and fine
jewelry. There are many shopping malls all offering the
avid shopper a real treat.
Cancun is a showroom for the latest in fashion by
internationally renowned brands and designers such as
Audemars, Piguet, Breguet, Bulgari, Burberry, Cartier, CH
Carolina Herrrera, Fendi, Hublot, Longchamp, Montblanc,
Pineda Covalin, Purificación García y Salvatore Ferragamo,
to mention a few.
Currently, professional image consultants,
diós Taxes! The Sales Tax or VAT
known as personal Shoppers, who provide
(value added tax) of 16% in Cancún
key suggestions for choosing and putting
can be refunded to you provided you
together a new wardrobe, offer VIP services.
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have a copy of your receipt. A minimum
purchase of about $88 USD ($1,200
pesos) from a single merchant is required.
For complete details see: www.taxback.
com.mx/taxback_faq.php
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Food Lovers
Sublime festival of flavors
What sets the gastronomic offer of
this city apart is an important culinary
movement, with chefs from all over
the world.
Cancún is without rival in the
Caribbean when it comes to dining
variety. Over 200 restaurants (many
with elegant and beautiful décor)
feature cuisine from around the world,
plus delicious nouvelle and traditional
Mexican cooking, or even regional
specialties.
Excellence is always a common
denominator in the destination’s
culinary experience. The beautiful
settings are part of the enjoyment of
a stay here: a thatched roof “palapa”
by the sea, or views of sunsets on the
beautiful lagoon, both accompanied
by the sound of violins, pianos,
saxophones, trios, mariachis and
jaraneros (jarana is an special kind of
guitar).
By experimenting with new techniques,
using new ingredients and fusing
culinary styles, the chefs achieve
dishes that are a delight for all the
senses. It is no surprise that many of
the destination’s restaurants are listed
among the best in specialized travel
magazines and received awards from
the Michelin guide and AAA, among
other important associations.
Indulging in sensational food should
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popular cooking school.
be part of your Cancun vacation; you
will find a different fabulous restaurant
for every night of your vacation.
Cancun is a paradise for gourmets,
but you can also find everything from
fast food to exotic. You can try the
Mayan cuisine; the culinary delights
of a typical Yucatecan kitchen come
from a mouth-watering mixture of
European and Mexican flavors.
Another option is the typical Mexican
food with delicious char-grilled meats
with a variety of different sauces to
try. Many Cancun restaurants offer
fresh lobster as their specialty. If you
like seafood, you must try ceviche, a
tropical Mexican specialty featuring
fish or seafood such as shrimp,
octopus or shellfish, with finely
chopped onion, cilantro and tomato.
The unparalleled variety of culinary
choices has led to the creation of
food festivals like The International
Food Fair in Holbox and the Cancún
- Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival.
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Golf & M ore
The golf circuit in and around
Cancun makes it one of the most
competitive destinations both within
and beyond our borders. It Offers 15
operating courses, other interesting
golf complexes. In an advanced
planning stage and the endorsement
of international tournaments such as
the PGA Mayakoba Golf Classic, the
only PGA event to take place outside
the United States and Canada.
Cancún is on the verge of becoming
México’s new golf leader, with five
courses in Cancún and ten additional
signature golf courses south of
Cancún.
Courses are full-service venues, each
with a professional pro shop, wellmaintained golf carts, driving range,
putting green, Bermuda fairways
and greens, caddies, top quality
equipment rentals, restaurants, and
beverage cart. All the courses are
open to the public (some require
advance arrangements for access).
Playa Mujeres Golf Club. An 18-holes Par 72 course designed by Greg
Norman. The outstanding design and several holes facing to the Caribbean
Sea will make you to enjoy the best golf round ever.
Puerto Cancún Golf Club. An 18-holes Par 72 course designed by Tom
Weiskopf. It’s design combines warm trade winds with undulated greens to
add fun and challenge to the natural beauty of the golf course.
Cancún Golf Club at Pok-ta-Pok. It is an 18-hole golf course designed by
Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course incorporates lush vegetation, the lagoon, the
shoreline and ancient Mayan ruins.
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Iberostar Cancún Golf Club. The18-hole, Par 72 Championship golf course
is set within 150 acres of tropical paradise and through ancient Mayan Ruins,
along the arms of the Nichupte Lagoon. It was design by Isao Aoki Group.
Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts. A golf course with the Jack Niklaus Signature
design. The18-hole Par 72, is a combination of mangroves, ocean views and
lagos, a perfect sum of challenges for the most demanding Golfer.
El Tinto Golf Course. This is an 18-hole golf course Par 72, an environmental
role model golf course. Master golf course designer Nick Price created this
marvel, boasting 84 bunkers and 5 astonishing natural lakes built into the
design.
The Moon Spa & Golf Club. This 27-hole course Par 72, is one of the Nicklaus
Signature Golf Courses, a beautiful landscape, natural mangroves and exotic
animals surround it. It’s ranked as one of the top 10 Golf Courses in Mexico.
Vidanta Golf El Manglar. An 18-hole-Niklaus Design golf course. It features
traps of radiant, white sand, lakes surrounded by natural rocks and the intense
color of the greens. It is a garden of delights for golf lovers.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club. The latest creation of P.B. Dye. It is an 18hole Par 72 course carved out of the ancient Mayan jungle. The course boasts
dramatic vertical elevation changes, is one of the best golf destinations around
the world.
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IP: Look for ‘twilight’ rates
(usually after 14:00 hrs. or
inquire if your hotel has special
rates for area courses.
El Camaleon Mayakoba. Golf Club. An 18-hole Par 72 golf course designed
by Greg Norman. The course stretches from the jungle to the mangroves and
on to the most beautiful ocean views, is the first course in Mexico to be chosen
by the PGA.
Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya. An 18-hole course Par 71 design by Nick
Price. The stunning course provides a fun and challenging golf experience, but
also preserves a vital habitat for local plant and animal life. The layout winds
through dense jungle that opens to stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.
The Golf Club at Playacar. A 18-hole Par 72 golf course designed by
Robert Von Hagge, is surrounded by a diversity of lakes, cenotes (sinkholes),
archeological sites and exuberant vegetation, and considered to be one of the
most challenging golf courses in the area.
Cozumel Country Club. This is an 18-hole course Par 72, designed by the
Nickaus Desing Group. Carefully crafted from the surrounding mangrove
marshlands and tropical rainforest. The first Certified Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary golf course in Mexico.
Puerto Aventuras Golf & Tennis Club. This beautiful 9-hole, par 36, was
designed by Thomas Leman and is still one of the best-kept secrets in the
Riviera Maya. The field is covered by a smooth carpet of Bermuda grass,
surrounded by palm trees, bougainvillea, tropical trees, and lush foliage.
Riviera Maya Golf Club. An 18-holes Par 72 + 9 holes Par 27 golf course
design by Robert Trent Jones Ii. It is an extraordinary Golf Course. 90 hectares
in the middle of the rainforest.
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GOLF COURTS MAP
Laguna
Chacmochuk
Cancún
Cancún Golf Club at Pok-ta-Pok
5 Min.
Iberostar Cancún Golf Club
8 Min.
Puerto Cancún Golf Club
10 Min.
Riviera Cancún Golf & Resorts
15 Min.
Playa Mujeres Golf Club
20 Min.
El Tinto Golf Club
20 Min.
Moon Spa & Golf Club
25 Min.
Vidanta Golf El Manglar Riviera Maya
40 Min.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club
45 Min.
El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Club
47 Min.
Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya
55 Min.
The Golf Club at Playacar
60 Min.
Cozumel Country Club
87 Min.
Puerto Aventuras Golf & Tennis Club
95 Min.
Riviera Maya Golf Club
120 Min.
Isla
Mujeres
Playa
Mujeres
Golf
Club
Puerto
Juárez
Puerto
Cancún
Golf
Club
Cancún
Laguna
Nichupté
Cancun
Country
Club El
Tinto Golf
Course
Puerto
Morelos
Iberostar
Playa
Paraíso
Golf
Club
El
Camaleón
Mayakoba
Golf Club
The Golf
Club at
Playacar
Iberostar
Cancún
Golf
Club
Riviera
Cancún
Golf &
Resorts
Moon Spa
& Golf
Club
Vidanta
Golf El
Manglar
Riviera
Maya
Playa del Carmen
Cancún
Golf Club
at Pokta-Pok
Grand
Coral Golf
Riviera
Maya
Xcaret
San
Miguel
Puerto
Aventuras
Golf &
Tennis
Club
Riviera
Maya Golf
Club
L.Chancanab
Puerto
Aventuras
Cozumel
Country
Club
Cozumel
N
Akumal
Xel-Há
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Eco Adventurers, N ature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Adrenaline... this is the word that synthesizes the marvelous adventures
that can be experienced in the destination’s ecosystems. The coral reefs,
wetlands, low altitude jungle, estuaries, caves, cenotes (sinkholes) and
fantastic mangroves are the settings
for the most original and fun excursions.
Our dive sites are among the Caribbean’s best, while bird watching
areas, turtle sanctuaries, and exotic
animal zoos (Crococun, Xcaret) showcase our other natural wonders.
You can tailor make your tour to include driving through the jungle in an
open top jeep, mountain biking through the undergrowth, and swimming in
the cool, fresh waters of the cenotes.
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The excursions can last from just one
hour up to one week, traveling around
Yucatan.
In no other part of the world can cenotes and underground rivers be found
in such abundance as in this region.
One of the tours goes through a labyrinth of underground passageways,
inside a grotto of stalactites and stalagmites, has been recognized as the
best ecological expedition in America and Central America by the World
Travel Awards.
Different kinds of hanging bridges
and zip lines have been set up in the
middle of the jungle, along with tracks
for driving four wheel drive vehicles.
There are tours that take visitors from
the hotels to Mayan communities that
still conserve their traditions and excursions to the impressive archaeological sites.
You can also swim with dolphins and
even find yourself face to face with
sharks in complete safety, as well as
get to know at first hand the marine
life that inhabits this region.
Boats set sail from Cancun to the different Treasures of the Caribbean:
Isla Holbox, Isla Contoy, Isla Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Puerto Morelos.
In all of these locations you can enjoy
the nature and all the amazing fauna
of the region.
There are many amazing ecological
theme parks near Cancun. You can
get to them easily by car, by bus or
take one of the many tours offered by
the destination.
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Xcaret is a Paradise where the Mayan jungle and
the Mexican culture combine in more tan 40 exciting
attractions. It’s an eco-archaeological park at the edge of
the sea, with subterranean rivers with transparent waters
that run through caves and canals
There is an inlet, beaches and natural wells, cultural
exhibitions like the Mexican Equestrian Show and the
Mayan Ball Game, and natural exhibitions like the Jaguar
Island, the Coral Reef Aquarium, and the Butterfly Farm
Here you will witness cultural expressions part of the
UNESCO Immaterial Cultural Heritage, like the Papantla
Flyers Ritual Ceremony, the Pirekua traditional chant, the
flavors of the Mexican Gastronomy, and the Mariachi.
At night, Xcaret Mexico Spectacular lights up the park:
a show with more than 300 actors on stage with original
costumes in a majestic scenario surrounded by light
and color, showing traditional dances and ensembles.
Apart from the mentioned attractives, there are activities
available at an additional cost like swimming with sharks,
stingrays, dolphins and more.
Xcaret preserves also more than 500 Mayan residential
structures and 60 temples, located through the park
amidst the forest. Opening hours: Monday through Friday
from 7:00 to 21:00 hrs, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00
to 20:00 hrs.
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Xcaret
Xel-Há
Amazing inlet considered the largest natural aquarium in
the world. You can rent snorkel equipment and life vests
to explore the water environments in this natural marvel.
It is a space to perform water activities, free and at an
additional cost like swimming with dolphins or stingrays,
encounter with manatees, snuba (a combination of snorkel
and diving) or Sea Trek (underwater walk.
You can explore the jungle through the Path of Conscience,
or enjoy like a child jumping safely from the Cliff of
Courage, five meters above the water, balance walking
over the inlet on two swinging ropes and slide down a zipline hammock. Another attraction is Zip Bike, a bike that
moves forth suspended from a wire through the jungle: a
1,640 feet tour of around 30 minutes in duration.
There is a spa for those who seek purification, liberation
and wellness, harmony and total renovation, completed
by the chance to experience the late tradition of the
Temazcal, used in pre-Hispanic times to cleanse body,
mind and soul in Mayan sauna-like baths
Xel-Ha offers an enormous array of activities but also
unique spaces to simply relax and enjoy nature. You
can also visit the archaeological site that was one of the
main commercial ports in the late post classic era of the
Mayans. The park features many stores and many allinclusive buffet options with your entrance fee. Opening
hours from 8:30 to 19:00 hrs.
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Xplor
Xplor
Xplor Park opens its doors on July 2009. Neighbor to
Xcaret Park, located just 5 minutes away from Playa del
Carmen and 45 minutes away from Cancun, it extends
through more than 145 acres, 20 of which are located
underground
All explorers will be able to enjoy four incredible activities:
ziplines, amphibious vehicles, rafts and underground river
swimming, all of them related to adventure and nature,
enjoyed in a natural environment in the outdoors. Also,
to delight the adventures, an unlimited bar of healthy
shakes and natural fruit juices can be enjoyed through
different points in the park, along with a healthy buffet at
the “Troglodite” restaurant.
For the adrenaline lovers, Xplor offers a new experience
that lets you enjoy the dusk and the night: Xplor Fuego gets
together two worlds in a nocturnal version of Xplor, that
invites you to discover new thrills with additional elements
like torches, fireflies, and stars that illuminate caves,
roads and bridges. Xplor features the most strict safety
procedures, guaranteeing the well being and enjoyment
of its visitors, even in the most intense activities. A unique
environment, with unique activities. Opening hours from
9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Xochimilco
Boca Puma
On board colorful Mexican barges called trajineras, at
Xoximilco you will cruise through a beautiful set of channels
on a night- tour, where, accompanied by a mariachi and
traditional live music, you will experience an authentic
Mexican fiesta.
It is a magical ecological reserve, where you can bike,
swim in cenotes (sinkholes) and get on the best zipline in
the area.
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El Garrafón
Located on Isla Mujeres, this park’s natural beauty and
fascinating adventures will surprise you, in and out of the
water. Garrafón is a tropical paradise, just 25 minutes by
boat from Cancún. You can snorkel in the crystalline ocean
and encounter several types of coral and multicolored
tropical fish.
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can be visited on your own by
renting a car (or jeep) and heading
to these parks at off-peak hours. Rise
early and catch sunrise at Tulum,
then work your way north stopping at
two or three parks.
Selvática
The leader when it comes to family excursions, fun,
hospitality and adrenaline. It offers unique combos:
canopy, aerial trek, buggies, segways, caverns, sinkholes,
biking, horses and snorkeling.
Swimming with dolphins
Children as young as 3 can enjoy meeting the dolphins
and interact with these amazing animals. There are many
places in and around Cancun that specialize in swimming
with dolphins.
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Nature Reserves and
Protected Areas
There is a plethora of beautiful reserves (like Sian Ka’an
and Yum Balam) near Cancun. You will get the opportunity
to observe monkeys, flamingos, whale sharks, marine
turtles, crocodiles and many more creatures in their
natural habitat. You can arrange guided tours lasting from
one day to several days where you can pursue activities
such as kayaking, hiking, snorkeling and diving.
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S pa & Wellness Lovers
Innovative experiences that will awaken the senses
Cancun is one of the premier spa
destinations in the world with a choice
of more than thirty spa resorts. The
majority of the hotels in Cancun offer
a variety of Spa treatments combining
native herbs and plants with ancient
Mayan healing rituals and the latest
stress-reducing technologies and
treatments.
Try a traditional Temazcal steam
bath or a full-body massage on the
beach overlooking the turquoise blue
waters. Indulge in a thalassotherapy
treatment and relax as expert
therapists provide natural body wraps
made with chocolate, local plants
and flowers. The ultimate relaxation
experience has to include a traditional
Mayan massage incorporating all the
traditions of an ancient world.
In addition to a large number of fine
amenities inside the Spas, a selection
of teas, fruit drinks, light meals and
exercise areas with training routines,
spinning, Pilates, yoga tai-chi and
aerobics are offered and perfectly
complement the spa treatments.
Both tourist and the specialized media
have given Cancun’s Spas top marks
for quality atmosphere, innovation and
facilities.
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Cultural H istory B uff
Remains from this hemisphere’s
most advanced society, the Mayas,
surround Cancún visitors. Just two
hours away by car you can visit several
important archaeological sites.
The sites are open to visitors every
day of the week, between 8:00 and
17:00 hours and multilingual guides
are available for hire.
S ites in Cancún
Ruinas del Rey
The largest archaeological site in
Cancún is El Rey , located within
walking distance from the Iberostar
Cancún (Blvd. Kukulcán, km.19).
The site is remarkable for the unusual
architecture: two main plazas ending
in two streets. The excavated part
includes forty-seven structures in
a religious and administrative zone
where important ceremonies took
place and the elders of greater stature
in political life lived. This site, dating
back to the second and third centuries
B.C., was an important astronomy
center for the Maya.
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Yamil Lu’um
The site consists of two small temples
that were likely used as watchtowers
and lighthouses between 500 and 700
years ago. These ruins are close to
the Westin Lagunamar Hotel.
El Meco
It is located three miles north of
Cancún, near the Puerto Juarez ferry
dock. The settlement was inhabited by
fishermen, as early as the 3rd century
B.C. it was a major commercial port
for the Mayas and remained so until
the Spaniards arrived on the 16th
century. El Meco’s remnants consist
of 14 structures. The centerpiece is
the 41-foot-high (12.5 meters) wellpreserved pyramid known as El
Castillo.
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S ites to the South and West of Cancún
Tulum
It is one of the loveliest archaeological
treasures in México. Sixty impressive
structures, most dating back to the
12th and 15th centuries, mark Tulum,
a walled Mayan fortress and the only
city the Maya built on the coast and
one of the few to still be occupied
when the Spaniards arrived in the 16th
century. More than 60 well-preserved
structures can be observed within
three massive walls that surround
the site. Two of the more important
buildings are El Castillo (The Castle),
and the Temple of the Descending
God. A number of sinkholes around
Tulum are easily
accessible.
Cobá
This was once one of the leading city-states in the entire Mayan Empire.
Archaeologists believe approximately 6,500 structures still shrouded by
thick jungle. In fact, only 5 percent
of the site has been excavated. This
once great city is now being extensively studied for the first time. Built
between two lakes during the Classic
Period (300-900 A.D.), Cobá was at
one time a very large city with nearly
50,000 inhabitants and extended over
80 square km. The structures have
been classified into different groups:
The Cobá group, The Nohoch-Mul
group with a the tallest pyramid in
the Yucatán Peninsula, 42 meters tall
(138 feet), the Mecanxoc group and
the Group “D”. Much of the site is still
unearthed, giving visitors an “Indiana
Jones” type experience.
Muyil
One of the oldest Mayan is located
15 minutes south of Tulum around a
beautiful blue fresh water lake called
“La Laguna” (the lagoon). Although
surrounded by thick vegetation, visitors are still able to view three temple
groups, “El Castillo” (the castle) 45
feet tall, is one of the tallest structures
in the east coast.
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Chichén Itzá
It is located 100 km from Merida and 180 km from Cancún (about 2 hours drive).
Chichén Itzá is one of the largest and most fascinating sites in Mexico, and
is famous worldwide for the phenomenon that occurs twice each year, at the
spring and fall equinoxes in the structure known as “El Castillo” (the Castle).
As the equinox sun sets, a play of light and shadow creates the appearance
of a snake that gradually undulates down the stairway of the pyramid. Another
impressive structures are the Ball Game, the largest found in Mesoamerica, the
Observatory called El Caracol (Snail), and the Warriors Temple. This is place not
to be missed, and plan to spend at least an entire day here.
Kohunlich
Ek’Balam
It is located about 65 km west of Chetumal. The road
approaches the site from the north and leads into an
enormous central plaza ringed by pyramids and temple
platforms. Settled in 200 B.C., it contains almost 200
mounds that remain largely unexcavated. The site is
best known for its Temple of the Masks, an Early Classic
pyramid whose central stairway is flanked
by huge humanized stucco masks.
It is located 51 km northeast of Chichén Itzá and 30 km
north of Valladolid. Ek’ Balam was at its height from A.D.
770 to 840, contains 45 structures and provides a rich
resource of information for understanding northern Classic
cities. Some of the notable features are: the Entrance Arch,
the Oval Palace and the Ball Game.
In addition there are nearby colonial cities, including
Valladolid, a “Pueblo Mágico” (Magic Town) not far from
Cancún, as well as 18thcentury haciendas, ex-convents,
and fine museums. Cancún is a top choice for those
looking to explore Mexico’s enthralling past.
T
IP: You can head west to
Valladolid, founded in the
16th century, from here head
north some 30 kms (18 miles) to
incredible archaeological zone of
Ek-Balam.
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ancún M ayan M useum
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The modern white building seems perfectly at home in the heart of
Cancun’s bustling Hotel Zone. The museum’s collection includes
350 archeological artifacts showcased in two exhibition halls
covering over 13,000 square feet. The first room is dedicated to
the Mayan population of Quintana Roo. The second room explains
Mayan culture on a whole, featuring Mayan architecture, art, and
other artifacts that made up Mayan’s everyday life. You can see
14,000-year-old Mayan remains discovered in Tulum’s underwater
caves to the 10,000-year-old remains of the Woman of the Palms,
tools, sculptures and jewelry. There is a third hall featuring a
temporary exhibit that changes from time to time.
After surveying the museum, wander outside to see the San
Miguelito archaeological site which is adjacent to it, and contains
some forty structures classified into groups: The Great Pyramid,
a 26 foot structure; The South, comprising of residential units,
palace-style building and small altars; and Dragons – named
in the 1970’s after an area where snake heads were found and
mistaken for dragon heads - in this area stands a temple adorned
with fragments of ancient mural paintings of animals and marine
elements. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to
18:00 hrs.
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MAP OF THE MAYA WORLD
GULF OF MEXICO
San Felipe
Laguna
Yalahan
Cuyo
Parque Natural
Ría Lagartos
Parque Natural
San Felipe
Isla
Contoy
Cabo
Catoche
Isla
Holbox
Chiquila
El Meco
Cancún
Tizimin
Templo
Ixchel
Isla
Mujeres
Puerto Júarez
El Rey
Puerto Morelos
Motul
Yucatán
Nuevo
X-Can
Ek Balam
Mérida
Playa del
Carmen
Valladolid
Xcaret
Chichén Itza
Cozumel
5
Cobá
San
Miguel
Castillo
Real
San
El Gervacio
Cedral
Akumal
Mayapán
Uxmal
Ticul
Chan Chén
Peto
MEXICO
184
Chunyaxché
Tihosuco
Kabah
Parque
Nacional
de
Quintana
Roo
Tulum
Muyil
MEXICO
307
Cancún
Dziuche
El Rey
El Meco
Templo de Ixchel
MEXICO
295
MEXICO
184
Campeche
Carrillo
Puerto
Quintana
Roo
6
Bahía
de la
Ascención
Sian
Ka’an
Biosphere
Reserve
Xcaret
Tulum
San Gervasio
El Cedral
Muyil, Chunyaxché
Ek Balam
Cobá
Chichén Itzá
Mayapán
Chacchoben
Oxtankah
Dzibanché
Uxmal
Kabah
MEXICO
293
Kohunlich
Chacchoben
MEXICO
307
Calakmul
Biosphere
Reserve
Kinichná
Dzibanché
Becán
MEXICO
186
Chicaná
Xpujil
Bacalar
Oxtankah
Bahía
de
Chetumal
Chetumal
MEXICO
186
Kohunlich
Xpujil
Becán
Chicaná
CARIBBEAN
SEA
1 h.
2 h.
3 h.
4 h.
5 h.
N
Calakmul
Biosphere
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Groups and Conventions Cancún
The number one destination in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Ca nc u n is the best choic e for
meetings, conventions, conferences
or incentive trips, throughout Latin
America and the Caribbean.
Connectivity
Cancun’s airport is the number one
in international arrivals in Mexico. The
most important commercial airlines in
the world offer direct flights from their
main hubs to this destination. The
Cancun International Airport handles
over 13 million passengers per year.
Infrastructure
Cancun has more than 150 excellent
hotels and resorts, with more than
40,000 rooms. 80% of those are
located in the 15 miles of the touristic
corridor (Hotel Zone) and are
considered to be of 5 stars standard
or superior. Hotels in Cancun offer all
inclusive as well as European meal
plans.
Services
Cancún has everything for your
event: Destination Management
Companies, Decoration & Theme
Events, Audiovisual, Transportation,
Cu st o m Br oker , P ro fessio n a l
Catering, Simultaneous Translation,
give aways, speakers, signage,
printers, among others.
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Meeting Space
Activities
Ca nc u n h as m or e tha n 700,0 0 0
square feet of convention and
exhibition space, divided into 30
properties with the infrastructure to
host any kind of meeting.
The Cancun Convention Center offers
75,000 sq ft of meeting space and
77,000 sq ft of exhibition space, and
more than 3,500 hotel rooms available
within distance.
Lakam Center offers more than
275,000 sq ft of indoor and over
300,000 sq ft of outdoor space.
The all inclusive Moon Palace Resort
offers over 150,000 sq ft meeting
space.
Alternative venues for social events:
Hotels, Mexican Haciendas, (eco)
Theme Parks, Boats, Palapas on the
Beach and Nightclubs among others.
E n t e rt a in in g y o ur d e l e g a t e s
throughout your Cancun meetings,
convention or event could not be
easier as there are so many things to
do in and around Cancun.
• There are more than 140 different
tours available every day in Cancun
and its surrounding areas.
• 15 golf courses in and around
Cancun.
• More than 40 world Class Spas.
• 5 shopping malls in the hotel zone.
• Archeological sites: Chichén Itzá,
Tulum, Cobá, Ek Balam, El Meco and
El Rey among others.
• More than 200 restaurants.
• A wide variety of night entertainment
options.
• More than 30 eco tourism and
adventure activities.
• Enjoy unique water activities.
Incentives
Added Value
Some added values offered by this
destination are the zero tax rates
for international congresses and
conventions, and high standards of
service. In addition, Cancun is one
of the safest tourist destinations in
Mexico.
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or more information: Cancún
Convention
and
Visitors
Bureau. Call: 5+52(998) 881 2752
/ +52(998) 881 2764 groups@
cancun.travel
www.cancun.travel/groups
Just the mention of Cancún can inspire
incentive travelers and organizers like
no other destination. With over 140
hotels and resorts, dozens of novel
and unique outings, and special
blend of the best of Mexico and the
Caribbean, Cancún is an incentive
leader.
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CANCÚN AND THE TREASURES OF THE CARIBBEAN MAP
Kayak
ATV’s
Swimming with a whale shark
Natural Beauty
Bird Watching
Scuba Diving
Pink Flamenco
Cave
Insect observation
Biking
Sea Turtles
Crocodiles
Butterfly watching
Colonial Architecture
P Ecology Park
Snorkeling
Fishing
Speleology
Zip Line
Ferry
Archeological Site
GULF OF MEXICO
Cabo
Catoche
Boca
Palo Bravo
Punta Mosquito
El
Cuyo
Isla
Contoy
Punta
Chijaltum
Holbox
Boca
Conil
Punta
Caracol
LagunaYalaháu
Punta
Sots
YUCATÁN
Ría Lagartos
Natural Park
Chiquila
Boca
Iglesia
Punta
Noctunich
Cayo
Ratón
Yum Balam
Punta
Bocontica
Flora and Fauna
Protection Area
QUINTANA ROO
San
Eusebio
Solferino
Laguna
Chacmochuk
Isla
Blanca
Casa de
las
Mariposas
YUCATÁN
Isla
Mujeres
El
Meco
San Ángel
Puerto
Juárez
QUINTANA ROO
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QUINTANA ROO
Popolnah
MEXICO
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San
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Leona
Vicario
Xoximilco
Lakam
Center
Valladolid
Nuevo
El
Cedral
MEXICO
307
MEXICO
1800
CHICHÉN ITZÁ,
VALLADOLID,
MÉRIDA
MEXICO
1800
Nuevo
Xcan
Xcan
Ignacio
El Zaragoza
Ideal
Ruta de
los Cenotes
MEXICO
307
Nuevo
Durango
La Casa
de los
Insectos
Playa del
Carmen
Laguna Yodzonot
Punta
Laguna
Laguna Chabela
Santuario
del mono araña
Laguna
Ozonot
P
Xcaret
Puerto
Morelos
CARIBBEAN
SEA
N
MEXICO
307
Laguna
Cobá
Cobá
Laguna
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Puerto
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A destination waiting to be discovered
Puerto Morelos is only a short 25-minute drive from
Cancún’s international airport and Hotel Zone; it is the
departure point when traveling to the “Cenotes” Route or
other adventures in the Mayan world.
Set in a rustic atmosphere, but with the same quality as
Cancun, Puerto Morelos offers a wide selection of cuisines
where the highlight is the catch of the day. It also offers
everything from boutique hotels to large international
chains.
Snorkeling and scuba diving are two of the main
experiences offered by this picturesque town, thanks to
the great Mayan Reef, which is located only 1,640 feet
from its calm beaches. The most recommended spots for
scuba diving are: “Cuevones”, “La Pared”, “La Bocana”,
“El Túnel”, “Los Jardines” and the Mexican naval ship, the
C-56 Juan Escutia.
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Cultural activities and music festivals are held in the
main square, such as the “International Seafront Theatre
Festival” in April and the “International Deep Sea Fishing
Tournament” at the end of May.
Puerto Morelos also has other attractions such as
the Botanical Garden, 150-acres of lush jungle and
mangrove trees where you can admire colorful birds,
sunning iguanas and playful spider monkeys, as well as
some Mayan ruins; there is also a re-created chiclero
camp. The “Crococun”Zoo, where the region’s flora and
fauna such as crocodiles and orchids can be observed.
And Xoximilco, a modern version of the legendary cruise
through the canals, with the colors and the ambiance of
fiesta, music and tradition.
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Cenotes R oute
For adventure lovers, Puerto Morelos is the departure
point for a unique adventure. Near Puerto Morelos there
are many cenotes and underground rivers, so you can
travel into the jungle, either walking or by bicycle, on
horseback, or ATVs. There are fun activities for all ages,
from your youngest to adventurous teenagers or adults,
like snorkeling, zip lines or scuba diving.
Cenote Las Mojarras. This a great sinkhole located in the
Parque Cenote Las Mojarras. It is 65 meters in diameter
and 14 meters deep and has a double zip line and
double tower to jump into the water. There are restrooms,
hammocks, picnic area, and camping areas.
Cenote Siete Bocas. This is a great place, a wonderful
cenote as it is shaped by rock formations dating back
million of years. Inside, you can swim or float through
the cave, with its spectacular stalagmites and stalactites
The whole area used to be well-known for its natural gum
(chicle) camps in the middle of the jungle.
Cenote Boca del Puma. It is located in a magical ecological
reserve in the heart of the Mayan Riviera. At Bocan del
Puma you can experience a real jungle adventure filled
with history and culture, as well as some fun activities like?
snorkel, zip line, ATV’s, and a natural gum village. Opens
daily from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
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Cenote Verde Lucero. Easy walk from where you park your
vehicles. You walk down some stone steps to a lower tier
and you find a set of wooden steps that leads down about
20 feet/6 meters down to an enormous swimming hole with
clear turquoise water and seemingly no bottom
the water. The maximum depth is 66 feet/20 meters. Look
for the freshwater turtles that make their home here. Opens
daily from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Chilam Balam. The perfect place for an exciting ATV ride,
in a natural enviroment. At the end of the ride you can
cool off in a beautiful cenote where you can dive, swim or
snorkel.
Kin Ha. It is a close cenote ideal for diving. There is an
eco-park that has guided tours to the two crystal clear
cenotes, three zip lines high above the jungle floor and off
road vehicles through the thick jungle.
La Noria. This cenote is part of the “Tres reyes(3 Kings)”
group of cenotes. This is a favorite for cave divers since
it is 18 meters deep and 47 meters wide, but it is also a
nice place to swim. It is also well known among cycling
enthusiasts.
Zapote. This lagoon type cenote is approximately 120 feet
in diameter and is wide open. The water is green, cool and
transparent with small fish. To enter the cenote you may
use the steps, or to add to the fun we recommend you use
the “Mayan Zip Line” which is 6 feet high.
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Cenotes
Route
Puerto Morelos
Cenote Las Mojarras
12.5 Km / 7.7 Miles / 19 Min
Cenote Siete Bocas
15.5 Km /9.63 Miles / 20 Min
Parque Boca de Puma
16 Km / 9.94 Miles / 24 Min
Cenote Verde Lucero
18 Km / 11.18 Miles / 27 Min
Cenote Chilam Balam
18.8 Km / 11.68 Miles / 28 Min
Parque Selvática
19 Km / 11.81 Miles / 29 Min
Parque Gorilax
21.5 Km / 13.36 Miles /32 Min
Cenote La Noria
22 Km / 13.67 Miles / 33 Min
Cenote Kin Ha
22 Km / 13.67 Miles / 33 Min
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN,
XCARET, TULUM
CANCÚN
Cenote
Siete Bocas /
Deep Blue
Selvática
Cenote
La Noria
Cenote
Cenote K’aak
El Abuelo
Che Che
Cenote
Lucero Verde
Cenote
Kin-Há
Cenote
Boca de Puma
Puerto
Morelos
El Rey
Polo Club
Cenote
Tres Bocas
Cenote
Chan Be
Cenote
Las Mojarras
Cenote
Blanca Flor
Cenote
Venados
PLAYA DEL
CARMEN
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Island of sea and fun, Wonderful Island
downtown you can visit the church, the main square, the
cultural center, or explore the handicrafts shops.
Add to this swimming with dolphins, a turtle farm, an
ancient Maya temple dedicated to goddess Ixchel and
the Hacienda Mundaca and you have found the place for
a perfect vacation-while enjoying the serenity of the Island
lifestyle.
The Maya who inhabit the island, many of whom work
as fishermen, live in simplicity and like visitors, enjoy the
pleasures of life in this tropical paradise. Isla Mujeres white
sand beaches are perfect for sunbathing and border seas
of a deep turquoise color.
Mopeds, golf carts, bicycles and taxis can be easily rented
upon arrival.
Isla Mujeres with more than 480 years of history is a place
full of Caribbean tradition and culture.
Coming to Isla Mujeres is like arriving in a land of dreams
where everyone finds a second home. The charm of the
island, its gentle people and natural beauty inspire love
at first sight and create a lasting love affair that brings
visitors back year after year.
It is here that many universes are revealed and are joined
together by their authentic Mexican Caribbean flavor.
Located across Cancun-a short 15 minutes ferry ride awaythe Island is only five miles (7.5 km) long by half a mile (0.7
Km) wide. Hotels on Isla Mujeres offer accommodations
ranging from simple to luxurious. Restaurants serve fresh
seafood as well as international and regional cuisine
specialties. Funky bars offer live tropical and romantic
music and Caribbean shows. When you stroll around the
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How to get to Isla Mujeres
By boat, from Puerto Juárez there are comfortable, air-conditioned speedboats leaving every 30 minutes. The trip takes
about 15 to 20 minutes.
Things to do in Isla Mujeres
Las actividades acuáticas en Isla
The options for water sports on
Isla Mujeres are unlimited and
unparalleled: windsurfing over calm
Caribbean waters; snorkeling though
beautiful coral landscapes at El
Garrafón National Park or at many
of the others reefs surrounding the
island and diving into the amazing
underwater world of Manchones and
Islaché reefs or at the unique cave of
the sleeping sharks.
Powdery-white sand beaches ring
the island; the largest is called Playa
Norte. Here you can enjoy the sun,
tropical breeze and calm, warm
waters and you can also rent Kayaks,
water bicycles and boogie boards.
Discover how exciting fishing can be,
enjoy the beautiful Caribbean sea, a
good catch, the turquoise blue waters
around Isla Mujeres are excellent for
fishing; you have the opportunity to
catch marine species such as marlin,
dorado, wahoo and much more.
On Isla Mujeres there are several
international fishing tournaments
every year.
Places to visit in Isla Mujeres
El Farito
This natural water park, El Farito is
located 1500 meters (0.93 miles) from
the island. It is a lighthouse in the
middle of a spectacular reef where
you will be able to admire the marine
fauna and dive to visit the Virgin of
El Farito, which was submerged in
1966 to protect fisherman. Visitors
and fisherman alike worship her with
flowers and coins. The reef is perfect
for beginner divers and snorkeling.
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Cave of the
Sleeping Shark
Manchones Reef
Just 30 minutes off Isla Mujeres
lies a very unique place, which has
baffled marine biologists everywhere,
because sharks must be in constant
motion in order to breathe, but this
cave had an extremely high amount
of oxygen and reduced salinity, so
the sharks can “sleep” completely
still. This astounding adventure is
recommended for more experienced
divers as the cave can be reached
between 65 and 100 feet (20 to 30
meters).
This breathtaking reef is about 10
minutes by boat from Isla Mujeres.
Along with spectacular coral
formations and a rich marine life, this
reef is home to MUSA, an underwater
sculpture museum with more than
400 life-size sculptures. It’s one of
the most popular local dive tours for
divers of all levels.
El Garrafón
The Cross of the Bay
This natural park, 30 minutes by boat
from Cancun, is a terrestrial paradise
of reefs, cliffs and ocean landscapes.
Here you will enjoy water activities
like kayaking, snorkeling, as well as
adventure activities like hiking, biking
and flying over the turquoise waters of
the Caribbean on a zip line.
A bronze cross was placed on
Manchones Reef as part of the
celebration of the island’s foundation
(1857). The cross is 3 meters (10
ft) high, weighs almost a ton and is
twelve meters under the sea; it was
placed here as a memorial to those
who have lost their lives at sea.
Hacienda Mundaca
Hacienda Mundaca was built by
Fermín Mundaca de Marecheaga,
a pirate and slave trader, for a
local woman known as La Trigueña
(Brunette). It is located on the road to
Garrafon, 3.5 kilometers (2.17 miles)
and you can have a pleasant stroll
in the shady grounds while you learn
more about the legends of the place.
Punta Sur
At the southern point of the island
there is a lighthouse, the remains
dramatically perched over cliffs,
of a temple dedicated to Ixchel,
Maya goddess of the moon and
fertility, and a sculpture garden. You
can walk on the paths to see the
contemporary works of 23 sculptors
from different countries among which
are: Sebastian, Devin Laurence Field,
Ingo Ronkholz and Omar Rayo. There
is a little bar/restaurant where you
can get a cold beer and some good,
inexpensive food.
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Islote
Yunque
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Airport
Scuba Diving
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Playa
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Playa
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Arrecife
Manchones
La Cruz de
la Bahía
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Parque
Garrafón
Parque de
las Esculturas
Templo
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A seductive combination of charm and nature
The island is separated from the mainland coast of Mexico
by a shallow lagoon, which gives sanctuary to thousands
of flamingos, pelicans and a wide diversity of marine life. It
is an island, approximately 2.5 miles long and 1 mile wide.
The water is clear and shallow several hundred yards
offshore, ideal for wading and collecting the abundant
seashells.
Holbox can be reached from Cancun by taking a two-hour
trip by road to Chiquilá village, where ferries depart to the
island between 5:00 and 19:00 hrs.
Isla Holbox offers 53 rustic styled boutique hotels,
which accentuate the island’s tranquil atmosphere and
lifestyle. There are lodging establishments that are
defined as ecological, since they operate using only
natural resources. The hotels on this island typically offer
personalized service and local flair in intimate settings.
Small restaurants that serve the catch of the day, conch,
lobster, octopus and Mexican dishes complement these
magnificent tourist services.
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In Holbox the common transport are: bicycles, motorcycles
and golf carts. The island’s beaches are perfect for
beginners to learn how to kiteboard. Additionally, the
island’s calm waters are perfect for kayaking, fly-fishing
and snorkeling.
Visitors to Holbox are able to swim with whale sharks, a
once-in-a-lifetime experience available in very few parts of
the world from June to September. The beautiful beaches
of the island are the spawning ground of green sea turtles
during the months of August to September. Local fishermen
will take visitors out to fish or snorkel, to see the flamingo
nesting grounds at the Ría Lagartos Nature Reserve,
from April to October. The Island hosts the annual Holbox
International Public Arts Festival every February. This
event provides local and international artists the space to
create a series of beautiful murals. In October, the annual
Holbox Gastronomic Festival showcases the best of island
cuisine to tourists from Mexico and the world.
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Places you can’t miss around Isla Holbox
It is a wonderful place for nature admirers and is often
called “the fountain of youth.” You can appreciate the
large natural pool surrounded by plants, trees and shrubs,
as well as the dolphins that come to this lagoon in the
mornings to eat, and the flamingoes during the day.
Cabo Catoche, another small island off the waters of
Holbox. You can enjoy the singular beauty of this place
and snorkel among colorful exotic fish, dolphins and sea
turtles.
Boca Iglesia, it is located right where the Gulf of Mexico
and the Caribbean Sea meet. A journey through history
in the midst of nature, a lone church and nunnery sit on
a small hill overlooking Boca Iglesia. Here, in the early
1500s the Spanish conquerors built what is probably the
Isla Pasión, is a small island only 15 minutes by boat from
Downtown Holbox. Isla Pasion is a great place to enjoy
the beaches, palm trees and birds in their natural habitat.
Isla Pájaros, or Bird Island, a small mangrove covered
islands located on the Yalahau lagoon, where there is a
large diversity of birds, including some that are in danger
of extinction. There are also two observation points and
walkways on the island created to minimize contact with
the birds.
Yalahau Lagoon, and its famous fresh water spring are
located about 30 minutes from Holbox. In ancient times
this cenote was an important harbor for Maya traders.
first church in Latin America, and now, trees and vines
overrun it. There are no easy roads, so the best way to get
here is by boat.
Ekab, it was a pre-Hispanic port. This settlement continued
to be inhabited during the colonial period, but it was
abandoned for the continuous pirate incursions.
Also available from Holbox are tours to Solferino, a Mayan
village, and the Corchal located 30 minutes from the island
near the Yum-Balam Biosphere Reserve. This region is an
important wetland known for its cork trees, Bromeliads
and Orchids.
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HOLBOX MAP
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A jewel in its natural state
This island is situated just 41 km (25 miles) north of
Cancún, 30 kms north of Isla Mujeres, and it’s just 8.5 kms
(about 5 miles) long.
The Isla Contoy National Park is the oldest protected
natural park in the state of Quintana Roo. It has solar and
wind power facilities, a museum, a research office with
laboratory, a visitor’s center and two walking-paths for
learning about local flora and fauna.
Visitors can climb the steps to the top of its observation
tower and enjoy the island’s landscape, a refuge for
approximately 150 species of birds, 250 species of fish, 98
species of flora and three species of sea turtles in danger
of extinction. It also supports supervised eco-tourism and
regulated commercial fishing.
Access to the National Park is by sea, leaving from Cancun,
Puerto Juarez or Isla Mujeres, and tales between one or
two hours. Only 200 visitors are allowed to visit Isla Contoy
per day arriving on authorized vessels.
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QUINTANA ROO MAP
Cancún
30 Min.
GULF OF MEXICO
Cabo
Catoche
Isla
Holbox
Cuyo
San Felipe
Laguna
Yalahan
Parque Natural
Ría Lagartos
Parque Natural
San Felipe
Cancún
Mérida
Kantunilkin
Tizimin
Temax
Cansahcab
Nuevo
X-Can
Tres Ríos
Tres Reyes
Punta Laguna
Uman
Valladolid
Chichén Itza
Campamento
Hidalgo
Cobá
Chan Chén Parque
Mayapán
Uxmal
Ticul
Tepich
Peto
MEXICO
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San
Lorenzo
Uaimax
Tzucacab
Catmis
X-Querol
Sacalaca
Tihosuco
Huay Max
Sabán
Tulúm
Muyil
Chunyaxché
Laguna
Azul
MEXICO
295
184
El Naranjal
Chan Santa
Cruz Poniente
San Isidro
Poniente
Petcacab
Quintana
Roo
MEXICO
293
Laguna
Nonbec
Lázaro
Cardenas
Bahía
Espíritu
Santo
Laguna
Chancab
307
Isla Chal
Ziquipal
Punta Herreros
Tampalám
El Placer
Río Indio
Kinichná
MEXICO
Nicolás
Bravo
Tres Garantías
Corozal
Kohunlich
Chetumal
Sarteneja
La Aguada
Alvaro
Obregon
Cenote del
Cocodrilo Dorado
CARIBBEAN
SEA
Cayo
Centro
MEXICO
186
Cayo
Norte
Majahual
Bacalar
de
Cenote Azul
Oxtankah Chetumal
Comitán de
las flores
Calderitas
Dzibanché
Calakmul
Biosphere
Reserve
Punta
Pajaritos
El Uvero
Bahía
El Cedral
186
Cayo Culebras
MEXICO
La Libertad
Chicaná
Punta
Herradura
Río
Huach
Cayo
Blackford
Cayo
Lobos
Banco
Chinchorro
Xcalak
Orange
Walk
Rí
o
Az
ul
Tomás
Garrido
Maachtún
Dos Lagunas
Arroyo
Negro
Justo
Sierra
Tikal
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Boca Paila
Sian
Ka’an
Biosphere
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Laguna
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El Ramonal
Calakmul
Biosphere
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Celarain
Parque
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Tulum
Bahía
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Ascención
Carrillo
Puerto
Chunhuhub
Othon P.
Blanco
Miguel Alemán
Cozumel
Punta Allen
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Arrecife
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Corales
Ladyville
Belize
Bermudian
Landing
La Democracia
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Boca Paila
Molas
San
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El Payón
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Laguna
Chinchancanab
Laguna
Esmeralda
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Candelaria
Morelos
Kankab-Chen
Puerto
Arturo
Akumal
Xel-Há
Punta Maroma
MEXICO
Dziuche
Tacoh
Paamul
Xpu-Há
Xcacel
Tankanah
Nacional
de
Quintana
Roo
San Silverio
Puerto
Aventuras
Kantenah
Actún
Chen
Ixhil
Xcaret
Calica
Akumal
Punta Bete
Playa del
Carmen
5
Laguna
Mojarras
Xcaret
Tulúm
Punta Nizuc
Playa del
Secreto
San Andrés
Tunkas
Sotuta
Punta Cancún
Puerto Morelos
Yucatán
Izamal
1.5 h.
Puerto Júarez
Playa del Carmen
Puerto Aventuras
Punta Sam
San Felipe
Puerto
Motul
1 h.
Isla
Isla
Blanca Mujeres
Chiquila
Dzilam de Bravo
Puerto Progreso
Punta Maroma
Isla
Contoy
Boca
Iglesia
Puerto Morelos
Islas
Turneffe
Camping
Airport
Handcrafts
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Ferry
Grottos
Hotel
Church
Marina
Museum
Swimming
Bird Watching
Flora and Fauna
Sea Turtles
Boat Ride
Sports Fishing
Cabin Rental
Restorant
Trailer Park
Archeological Site
Arrecife
del Faro
Belmopan
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