Valladolid is quietly one of the finest bases for cenote exploration on the entire Yucatán Peninsula. Within its colonial streets and in the green countryside that surrounds it, you will find dozens of sinkholes — ranging from underground cathedrals draped in stalactites to wide-open sky pools fringed with hanging vines. This guide focuses on the…
If discovering the stunning cenotes of the Riviera Maya is on your agenda, you’ve come to the right place. If you have been hanging out in this space, you should know that we have been living in this region for more than a decade and have had the pleasure of exploring nearly every cenote open…
The Xelha ruins are located on the Riviera Maya, right in front of the popular Xelha amusement park. This park is actually more famous than the archeological site, so much so that when we talk about Xelha, we just think about the amusement park (unfortunately, we would add, as we don’t support these kinds of…
If you are looking for a nice cenote to visit near Tulum, Cenote Corazón del Paraíso is one of the most beautiful places to spend your day relaxing, surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and peaceful nature. In this post, we will tell you all about it. The Riviera Maya is filled with incredible open cenotes where…
Tulum Mayan Ruins (more accurately called Mayan Archaeological sites) is the iconic site of the Mexican Caribbean Coast and a place that anyone traveling to Mexico wants to visit (even those who are not really into the Mayan history). Perched on a cliff over a Caribbean white sand beach, it makes a one-of-a-kind place to…
Where is Cenote Azul located? This post covers how to visit Cenote Azul in Playa del Carmen and how to make the most of your visit—all in one post! Read on before visiting. The cenote Azul is a beautiful open cenote situated on the Riviera Maya in the South of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is…
The Kulubá ruins are among the most beloved places for adventurous travelers. They are not very well known, and hardly anyone visits them. You reached them by a narrow path off the main road that leads to one of the most magical places. And, of course, the Kuluba ruins are among our favorites. Since 2010,…
Find out everything you need to know about the instagrammable cenote Taak-bi-ha, a secret treasure on the Riviera Maya, how to get there, what to do, and all the helpful practical tips that you need to know to enjoy it to the fullest. Cenote Taak-bi-ha is one of the most beautiful cenotes of the Riviera…
If you’re staying in Tulum and looking for an easy, fun half-day adventure (with other hundreds of tourists) Casa Tortuga Cenote may be an option. If you like more peace and tranquillity, though, you should avoid them and read about out list of the best cenotes near Tulum. We want to be very honest, as…
The Gran Cenote is one of the most popular cenotes near Tulum—and for good reason. With its crystal-clear waters, cave passages, and lush surroundings, it’s one of the most accessible and scenic spots to swim and snorkel in the Riviera Maya. But does it live up to the hype? In this post, I’ll share everything…