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Sample Itineraries:
Day Trips
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Cavort
with Nature
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Rise
early and canoe through Laguna Nichupté,
where white egrets and delicate herons
nest in mangrove trees. Look for
lizards in the tangled tree roots and
blue crabs scuttling about on shore.
Join a snorkeling or diving trip
to secret coral gardens where purple
sea fans wave in the current and moray
eels hiss and slither through underwater
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 Jungle
Tour
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Jungle Tour is an
unparalleled adventure. Experience
the excitement of driving your own
two-person speedboat through the
second largest coral reef in the
world. This adventure will take you
across the Nichupte lagoon, allowing
you to get in touch with the beauty
of the mangroves and get to know the
diverse fauna and flora of these
complex ecosystems. Come and
experience the great variety of
activities you can experience in the
waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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Schedule
a day-long tour to the beautiful eco-park
Xel-Ha and enjoy a day of sun,
snorkeling and beautiful tropical scenery. |
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 Xel-Ha All Inclusive
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Xel-Ha
is the most spectacular water park in
Riviera Maya renowned for its stunning
natural aquarium, which is unique in
the area. Here you can enjoy with your
family or friends, an array of water
activities and both natural and ecological
attractions. Or alternatively, simply
relax on the tranquil lazy river as
you sail along on a comfortable inner
tube. |
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Concentrate
on bird watching by boating around Isla
Contoy, a wildlife reserve and bird
sanctuary north of Isla Mujeres.
Cormorants, pelicans and flamingos nest
and breed in the islands palms and mangroves;
several species migrate here throughout
the year. Visitors stroll along
deserted beaches favored by iguanas
and crabs. The snorkeling
is fabulous, so be sure to bring your
gear. |
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 Contoy
Island Tour
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This
unspoiled island, which measures barely
5.2 miles long and only 70 ft. at its
narrowest point, is located about 45
minutes north of Isla Mujeres, on one
end of the second largest coral reef
in the world. Its shallow, clear and
calm beaches, with an abundance of underwater
life that will thrill any snorkeler,
make of Isla Contoy a spot no nature
lovers should miss. |
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Board
a wildly colorful bus to Xcaret,
a one-of-a-kind eco parks. Talk
to scarlet macaws in the aviary, let
butterflies perch on your shoulders
in the gardens, float down an underground
river with tiny fish. Nap in a
hammock under shady palms in the afternoon,
or watch folkloric dancers.
As night falls, put on your dancing
shoes and salsa till dawn.
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 Xcaret
Eco Park
►Rates & Reservations◄
Known
as ''nature's sacred paradise'', Xcaret
is one of the world's most famous eco-archaeological
parks. Here, you will find archaeological
ruins, a dolphin show, horses, a farm
with tropical birds, butterflies, bat
caves and a stunning beach. You can
go also snorkeling in the famous caves
and the well known underground river.
With its 53 activities to enjoy, Xcaret
is an experience for all your senses.
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 Party Hopper Tour
►Rates & Reservations◄
The
Party Hopper Tour offers 7 hours of
open bar with national drinks in the
most famous nightclubs in Cancun.
The evening starts at 9:00
p.m. at Congo Bar, where an atmosphere
with bongo players and talented dancers
start your night. We continue
the party at Senor Frogs where you can
dance and enjoy delicious drinks. At midnight we head to the famous
disco The City, which features the most
advanced audio and video technology,
till 3:30 a.m. |
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Take
it easy on your last day, and explore
Cancun's extraordinary natural beauty.
Wander along a serene stretch of talcum-soft
white sand and gather delicate shells.
Swim with an easy stroke through silky
waters; flip onto your back and watch
clouds drift through the sky.
Lunch beside a pool shaded by tropical
gardens, then take a bike ride curving
by the shores of peaceful lagoons.
End the day with a wonderful meal
and one of the many restaurants
overlooking the Nichupte Lagoon. |
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Embrace Activity
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Begin
your immersion into the active side
of Cancun by diving deep into
the sea, literally! Board a boat
built for divers and explore the reefs
off Punta Nizuc. Glide through
crystal clear waters with glistening
green and blue parrotfish and swarms
of striped sergeant majors. Skip
the seafood sampler at supper, celebrating
your underwater success with fajitas
at a rock-n-roll restaurant.
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 Learn
Scuba Diving
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Don’t
worry if you've never dived before,
come to AquaWorld where renowned PADI
instructors will introduce you to this
fascinating marine world and have you
diving within 90 minutes! This activity
starts first with a lesson by the pool,
with a certified instructor teaching
you the diving basics. At the end you'll
be taken to explore the beautiful coral
reef, world famous for its length as
well as for the flora and fauna. The
dive lasts approximately 35 minutes. |
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 Diving Punta del Este
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The
coastal waters of the Yucatan Peninsula
are home to an impressive and colorful
variety of marine life, such as coral
reefs and a wide variety of tropical
fish. Admire and enjoy the natural wonders
of the Caribbean Sea, while sailing
on board the Marina Punta del Este's
fully equipped boats and then diving
to depths ranging from 35 to 60 feet
in ten different reef locations. |
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Test
your sense of balance while gliding
across the Caribbean's glassy surface
- catching the breeze with a bright
yellow sail on a Windsurfer. Buzz
through the lagoons on Wave Runners.
Spend the afternoon shopping for the
perfect tropical outfit at Plaza Caracol's
numerous shops. But conserve some
energy for a fun-filled, sizzling Cancun
night with glitzy discos that exceed
all expectations - expect to dance
until dawn. |
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Jungle
Tour
►Rates
& Reservations◄
Jungle Tour is an
unparalleled adventure. Experience
the excitement of driving your own
two-person speedboat through the
second largest coral reef in the
world. This adventure will take you
across the Nichupte lagoon, allowing
you to get in touch with the beauty
of the mangroves and get to know the
diverse fauna and flora of these
complex ecosystems. Come and
experience the great variety of
activities you can experience in the
waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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Party Hopper Tour
►Rates & Reservations◄
The
Party Hopper Tour offers 7 hours of
open bar with national drinks in the
most famous nightclubs in Cancun.
The evening starts at 9:00
p.m. at Congo Bar, where an atmosphere
with bongo players and talented dancers
start your night. We continue
the party at Senor Frogs where you can
dance and enjoy delicious drinks. At midnight we head to the famous
disco The City, which features the most
advanced audio and video technology,
till 3:30 a.m. |
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Hop
the ferry to Isla Mujeres and
join a dive tour to the Cave of the
Sleeping Sharks. These docile
denizens of the deep sea doze in dark
caverns 80 feet beneath the water's
surface, seemingly oblivious to humans
in neon dive hear flashing photos with
underwater cameras. If you're
feeling a bit timid, snorkel
the reefs off the island's north shore
and be rewarded with spectacular underwater
scenery sans crowds. |
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Pick
your favorite sport and choose your
perfect playground. If you're
a golfer, haul your clubs over to
the Moon Palace Golf Course or one
of several other
golf
courses. Anglers should
aim for the deep waters off shore, where
sailfish, marline, dorado (mahi-mahi)
and huachinango (red snapper) fall for
the right bait. |
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 Golf
Club Moon Palace
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At the Golf Club Moon Palace, play on
a 27-hole golf course, where you can
take advantage of our innovative all-inclusive
system. The golf course features a great
boutique with shoes, accessories, golf
balls and the best clothes. The Golf
Club Moon Palace is the only Nicklaus
Signature course in Cancun and the Riviera
Maya. |
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 Night Fishing
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Enjoy a night fishing
adventure. You can capture
a great variety of marine
species, such as snapper,
groupers and sharks,
among others. Welcome
aboard, come and experience
an unparalleled adventure
with your family and
friends in one of our
55 boats with capacity
for up to 20 people.
After your catch, our
personnel will gladly
cook you a delicious
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Lather
on the sunscreen, load your gear into
a jeep, and cruise down the coastline
south of Cancun. Hike past spider
monkeys swinging on vines in the jungle
canopy to the awesome caverns and spooky
underwater lake at Aktun Chén.
Snorkel in a freshwater cenote
at Dos Ojos, a sinkhole that
looks like a deep, dark well.
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Romance the Sun
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Soar
above the scenery in a parasail
built for two, dangling midway beneath
puffy white clouds and the sapphire
sea. Wiggle into a double kayak
and paddle soundlessly through secret
lagoons. Indulge - take a leisurely
siesta in your peaceful suite, then
dine on nouvelle cuisine surrounded
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Pick
up the pace with a Catamaran
cruise to Isla Mujeres, the Island
of Women. Romance captivates this
small community where Maya women made
pilgrimages honoring the goddess Ixchel.
Today's pilgrims frequent El Garrafón,
an underwater preserve where snorkelers
glide hand-in-hand above graceful French
angelfish. Slip off your sandals,
sip a tropical pineapple drink and watch
for rainbows in the blue horizon.
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Rent
a convertible and ramble down
the coast to trendy Playa del Carmen.
Chic boutiques line Playa's famous Fifth
Avenue, where Italian, French, Spanish,
American and Mexican artists and chefs
have opened trendy cafés and galleries.
Hit Cancun before dark to soak in some
jazz at the hottest nightclubs.
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Rise
early and start down the coast to the
classically captivating Maya ruins at
Tulum. Sailors navigated
the perilous coral reefs by watching
lights flicker through windows in El
Castillo, a limestone fortress.
Slip into the cool waters of Xel-Ha,
a nearby underwater park.
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 Tulum & Xel-Ha
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Discover
one of the most beautiful archeological
sites of the Riviera Maya, the only
one overlooking the Caribbean Sea and
its turquoise waters as a walled fortress.
It is believed that Tulum was once,
one of the main ports of the Maya civilization.
From here you will be taken to Xel-Ha
a spectacular theme water park, unique
at the Riviera Maya, where you will
spend a day of adventure enjoying natural,
ecological and aquatic attractions. |
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Order
mimosas and lobster omelets to greet
the mornings on your balcony overlooking
sparkling white sand and aquamarine
water that seems to flow into the sky.
Stroll into a luxurious spa for
salt scrubs and sensuous aromatherapy
wraps that soothe your sun-soaked skin.
Lounge in a bubbling whirlpool tub under
whispering palms, then doze through
side-by-side massages under the stars.
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Explore Archeology
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Discover
the spectacular pyramids at Chichén
Itzá,
the enormous Maya ceremonial center
west of Cancun. Climb straight
to the top of the Pirámide de Kukulcán
rising above temples, ball courts and
tombs. Lunch in the town of
Pisté, where locals dine and shop
at produce markets and tortillerías.
Return to the ruins and roam along trails
and crumbling structures nearly buried
in shrubs. Sit atop El Caracol,
the spiral observatory, and watch the
structures glow at sunset.
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 Chichen
Itza Deluxe
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During this deluxe excursion, you
will be accompanied by an
experienced bilingual guide with a
vast knowledge about the Mayan
culture. Once you finish your
fascinating tour of Chichen Itza,
get ready to enjoy a nourishing
meal. Delicious Yucatecan
specialties will be served for you
in a traditional restaurant, where a
group of folk musicians and dancers
will liven up your lunchtime with
the most popular songs of the state
of Yucatan. Freshen up after the
meal by plunging into an incredible
cenote, Ik Kil, one of the most
beautiful sinkholes in the Yucatan
Peninsula. |
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Immerse
yourself in the local culture in
downtown Cancun. Attend the
bullfights at the Plaza del Toros.
Shop for leather sandals and statues
of Maya deities in the Mercado 28.
Sample slices of fresh papaya and jicama
sprinkled with bright orange spices.
Wander around the Avenida Tulum neighborhood
where locals take care of business matters
over long lunches at simple taquerías
(taco stands). Spend the evening
at a Mexican Fiesta; make sure
the party includes performances by professional
folkloric dancers.
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Bullfights & Mexican Traditions
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 Bullfighting
is one of Mexico's oldest
traditions, dating back to the age
of Hernan Cortes, who was the first
bullfighter in Mexico. A
demonstration of courage and style,
combined with authentic folkloric
dances and Mexican Rodeo, are all
part of the magnificent show.
Bullfighting is an ancient Spanish
festivity with a Mexican folkloric
angle, where the skills and the
courage of the matador are
demonstrated in front of a fierce
animal of almost half a ton.
Bullfight is an emblematic activity
for Mexico. In Cancun this event is
held in the city's Bullring to give
you a sample of the Mexican
traditions. Come with us and cheer
Ole!! You must not miss it! |
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Drive
the back roads past typical oval Maya
homes covered with thatch roofs.
Note the colorful hammocks hanging just
inside open doors. Your destination
is Valladolid, the commercial
and cultural center for villagers living
in the low-lying jungle between Chichén
Itzá and Cancun. The small
city feels purely Mexican. Maya
women sell hammocks beside the main
plaza and worshippers wander through
restored colonial churches. Dine
on pollo pibil, a Yucatecan dish
of chicken and spices baked in banana
leaves, at a sidewalk café.
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Drive
down the coast to Cobá, where
the 12-story-high Nohuch Mul pyramid
rises above the treetops. Cobá
is thought to be one of the largest
ancient Maya cities on the Yucatán peninsula.
Linger at the souvenir stands and simple
cafés near the entrance and practice
your Spanish by chatting with the locals.
They just might tell you about a secret
spot filled with monkeys and birds.
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 Coba Mayan Encounter
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This attraction
gives you the opportunity
of a fascinating encounter
with Mayan culture, where
you will visit Coba, a spectacular
archeological site hidden
inside the rain forest,
at the Yucatan Peninsula.
Once there you can climb
the Nohoch Muul temple and
admire the stunning landscape
surrounding this site.
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After
a leisurely morning searching for ruins
beside Cancun's golf courses and lagoons,
visit the anthropology and history museum
at the Convention Center. Pick
up souvenirs at Coral Negro,
the open-air markets near the
hotels. Enjoy a special night
out, and choose a Mexican hacienda-style
restaurant for a lesson in regional
cuisine. |
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Celebrate Family
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Devote
several hours to the impressive Interactive
Aquarium at La Isla Shopping Center.
Begin in the giant aquarium
where divers answer questions about
the sharks and tropical fish swirling
about in the tank. Swim with dolphins
or feed stingrays. Visit the activity
centers lining both the beach and the
lagoons. Wave Runners, jet skis,
catamarans and sailboats are all available
for rent. |
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 Dolphin
Swim La Isla
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This Dolphin Swim program
at “La Isla” will allow
you to caress, play and
swim with dolphins. You
will learn about their abilities
and enjoy amazing tricks
such as the very famous
foot push. Come to “La Isla”
and experience the best
Dolphin Swim program you
will find in Cancun and
spend a wonderful day with
your family!
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Devote
the day to Wet 'n Wild in Cancun.
The water park has everything from river
rides to water slides and wave machines.
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 Wet'n Wild , Cancun
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Here
you can spend an entire day of entertainment
surrounded by lush tropical vegetation
and secluded sandy beaches. At this
water park you can sail at a relaxing
lazy river that runs all along the property,
dare to a thrilling ride at the Kamikaze,
enjoy the exciting water slides or have
lots of fun at the wave pool. The little
ones will spend a great time by the
kid’s area specially designed for them
where there’s an amazing big bubble
for sliding directly into the water.
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Board
a wildly colorful bus to Xcaret,
a one-of-a-kind theme park designed
to entertain and enlighten kids of all
ages. Talk to scarlet macaws in
the aviary, let butterflies perch on
your shoulders in the gardens, float
down an underground river with tiny
fish. Nap in a hammock under shady
palms in the afternoon, or watch folkloric
dancers. |
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Xcaret
Eco Park
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Known
as ''nature's sacred paradise'', Xcaret
is one of the world's most famous eco-archaeological
parks. Here, you will find archaeological
ruins, a dolphin show, horses, a farm
with tropical birds, butterflies, bat
caves and a stunning beach. You can
go also snorkeling in the famous caves
and the well known underground river.
With its 53 activities to enjoy, Xcaret
is an experience for all your senses.
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Now
take the kids to the real ruins at
Tulum. Hire a guide and
take your time exploring temples, murals
and carvings or the mysterious upside-down
Descending God. Devote the rest
of the day to Wet 'n Wild in
Cancun. The water park has everything
from river rides to water slides and
wave machines. |
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Tulum & Xel-Ha
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Discover
one of the most beautiful archeological
sites of the Riviera Maya, the only
one overlooking the Caribbean Sea and
its turquoise waters as a walled fortress.
It is believed that Tulum was once,
one of the main ports of the Maya civilization.
From here you will be taken to Xel-Ha
a spectacular theme water park, unique
at the Riviera Maya, where you will
spend a day of adventure enjoying natural,
ecological and aquatic attractions. |
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Enjoy
the beach beside your hotel. Ride
bright yellow banana boats over
small, bumpy waves, snorkel close
to shore, join an impromptu water volleyball
game in the hotel pool, or enjoy an
arts and crafts class. Climb aboard
a cruise at sunset and journey
to a secret island where swashbuckling
pirates perform spooky skits after dark.
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 Caribbean
Carnaval
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On board of the Caribbean Carnaval you
will be part of an unforgettable and
100% Caribbean evening. Enjoying our
party atmosphere liven up by our amusing
staff and spectacular variety of drinks,
such as our famous Margaritas, Piña
Coladas and Tequila Sunrise, we’ll arrive
to our private dock “El Pescador” at
Isla Mujeres (Women Island) where under
the stars we’ll welcome you to this
unforgettable night. |
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Savor Luxury
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Step
in to a limousine at the airport and
sip a tropical drink while watching
the scenery. Follow your personal
butler to a fabulous suite where sunlight
highlights fine furnishings. As
your butler unpacks, slip into the bubbling
whirlpool tub on your balcony.
There's no need to worry about your
wardrobe this evening. Dinner
will be served alfresco when you're
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Meditate
on the waterfall outside a state-of-the-art
gym as your personal trainer helps you
stretch. Surrender yourself to
the miracle workers at a fabulous
spa. After a series of salt
scrubs and aromatherapy oil wraps, perfect
your look with a manicure at the hotel
salon. Slip into your slinkiest
dress or fashionable slacks and have
your driver deliver you to the maitre
d' at a classy restaurant set amid waterfalls.
Enjoy fine cooking while listening to
live jazz. |
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Climb
aboard a private yacht and consult
with the captain. He can fulfill
whatever fantasy you desire. You
might motor over to Isla Mujeres.
Lunch at a quiet Italian café beside
a tranquil cove. Settle into lounge
chairs to watch the sunset.
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Step
into a convertible piloted by a bilingual
guide. Learn about Maya culture
and history riding through small villages
to Chichén Itzá. Arrive
at the ruins in mid-afternoon, as the
crowds board tour buses headed back
to Cancun. After sampling Maya
delicacies on a hotel terrace nestled
amid ginger blossoms, return to the
ruins for the nightly light and sound
show. |
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Chichen
Itza Deluxe
►Rates & Reservations◄
During this deluxe excursion, you
will be accompanied by an
experienced bilingual guide with a
vast knowledge about the Mayan
culture. Once you finish your
fascinating tour of Chichen Itza,
get ready to enjoy a nourishing
meal. Delicious Yucatecan
specialties will be served for you
in a traditional restaurant, where a
group of folk musicians and dancers
will liven up your lunchtime with
the most popular songs of the state
of Yucatan. Freshen up after the
meal by plunging into an incredible
cenote, Ik Kil, one of the most
beautiful sinkholes in the Yucatan
Peninsula. |
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It's
time to go shopping and gallery hopping.
Start at La Isla, where artists,
jewelers and designers display creations
in a picturesque Venetian setting.
Relax in an art-filled café known for
its international menu. Visit
the galleries and boutiques in some
of Cancun's finer hotels, where pianists
play soothing tunes in dazzling lobbies.
Feast on creamy seafood soups and lobster
at a restaurant filled with palms and
Maya sculptures. End the night
with a massage under moonlight.
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