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Cavort
with Nature
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Day 1: |
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-Sunrise
Marina
Feel the
emotion
of a fast
ride to
the reef
driving
your own
watercraft,
then experience
snorkeling
in the second
largest
reef in
the world.
Drive your
own 2 person
capacity
boat (speedboat
or Aqua
ray) on
a breathtaking
voyage across
the Nichupte
lagoon on
a guided
tour. |
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Day 2:
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Schedule
a day-long tour to Sian
Kaán, a 1.3 million-acre
biosphere reserve south
of Cancun. The Maya
carved canals through lagoons
in this area in the 5th
century, using these pathways
to reach the open sea and
the commercial center at
Tulum. Cruise in a
quiet boat past crumbling
ruins to the tiny fishing
village of Punta Allen at
the end of a nearly deserted
peninsula. If you're
lucky, the restaurants in
town will be serving fresh
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Sian Ka'an
Adventure &
Muyil Tres
Palmas
This is
a beautiful
tour to
the biggest
natural
reserve
of Mexico;
Sian Ka'an.
Located
at the south
of the Riviera
Maya, this
beautiful
reserve
offers mangroves,
lagoons,
rivers and
beautiful
landscapes
of birds,
manatees,
and wild
life in
their natural
ecosystem.
You may
either take
a walking
tour, kayaking
or motor
boat through
their lagoons
and shallow
waters.
Includes
transportation
from Cancun. |
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Day 3:
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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
Asterix Tours
Location:
Isla Contoy.
Departs from:
Cancun
Enjoy an
unforgettable
experience
crossing the
majestic
Caribbean Sea to
get to a place
few have had the
privilege to
discover: Isla
Contoy. 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.
Moreover, Contoy
is famous for
its flora and
fauna, specially
for its birds of
which more than
90 species are
considered
either resident
or migratory,
turning the
island into a
delight for
people that like
to do bird
watching. The
tour to Isla
Contoy aboard
the Asterix
boats is a
unique
experience and
the most
comfortable way
to get to know
this amazing
natural haven.
Choose from
Contoy-only or
the Contoy plus
Isla Mujeres
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Day 4:
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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
“Nature's sacred
paradise”,
Xcaret is the
world’s most
famous
eco-archaeological
park. Here you
will find:
archaeological
ruins, dolphins
show, horses, a
farm with
tropical birds,
butterfly caves,
bat caves,
beach; you can
practice your
snorkeling
abilities in its
famous crystal
caves and the
well known
underground
river. With its
53 activities to
enjoy, Xcaret is
an experience
for all your
senses. This
ecological park
was once one of
the Maya
civilization's
most important
ports. Come to
the unparalleled
ecological park
of Xcaret,
located in the
Riviera Maya, and
spend an
unforgettable
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Senor Frog's
Bar-Leaping
The greatest
and wildest
drinking
party in
town! Visit
the four
best bars
in Cancun:
Carlos and
Charlie's,
Sr. Frog's,
Come´n Eat
and Coco
Bongo. Including
all you
can drink
during 7
full hours.
Includes
cover charges
and transportation
between
bars.
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Day 5: |
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 dinner
cruise past the sparkling
lights of the Hotel Zone
into the vast dark open
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Captain Hook
Pirate Ship
Dinner Cruise
Sail aboard
the Captain's
Hook pirate
ship and
witness
a combat
amid the
seas with
an enemy
boat. Includes
boat ride,
show, dinner
with lobster
and domestic
open bar |
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Embrace
Activity
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Day 1: |
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
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PADI Open-Water
Certification-Aquaworld
The PADI
open water
course is
the first
certification
course in
the world
and your
certification
is valid
for the
rest of
your life.
Scuba Cancun
has instructors
that can
give you
the PADI
open water
diver course
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Learn Scuba Diving
- Aquaworld
Learn how
to dive
in a pool
with a professional
world class
instructor
in a 90
minute lesson.
After the
lesson discover
the wonders
of the submarine
world diving
in the second
largest
reef in
the world
(35 minutes
dive). It
includes
a lesson
and equipment
and 1 tank
at the reef.
12 years
old minimum. |
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Day 2: |
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-Sunrise
Marina
Feel the
emotion
of a fast
ride to
the reef
driving
your own
watercraft,
then experience
snorkeling
in the second
largest
reef in
the world.
Drive your
own 2 person
capacity
boat (speedboat
or Aqua
ray) on
a breathtaking
voyage across
the Nichupte
lagoon on
a guided
tour. |
Senor Frog's
Bar-Leaping
The greatest
and wildest
drinking
party in
town! Visit
the four
best bars
in Cancun:
Carlos and
Charlie's,
Sr. Frog's,
Come´n Eat
and Coco
Bongo. Including
all you
can drink
during 7
full hours.
Includes
cover charges
and transportation
between
bars.
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Day 3: |
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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Day 4: |
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 the
Playacar Golf Course.
Anglers should aim
for the deep waters off
shore, where sailfish, marline,
dorado (mahi-mahi) and huachinango
(red snapper) fall for the
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Golf Club Moon
Palace
The only Nicklaus
Signature course
in Cancun and The
Riviera Maya. Surrounded
by a beautiful landscape
and exotic animals,
an unforgettable
experience throughout
its 27 holes.
Golf Club
Playacar
Located 35 minutes
from Cancun’s Hotel
Zone in Playa del
Carmen. This magnificent
par 72 golf course
with a distance
of 7,144 yards is
considered the most
challenging Course
of the region.
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Deep Sea
Fishing
Go
to open sea fishing
on an air conditioned
Yacht (34ft). You
will be able to
fish Barracuda,
Gruper, Red Snapper,
Dorado, Amberjack,
Mackerel, Sailfish,
Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna
and more! This wonderful
fishing experience
can be shared with
up to 6 persons
for the same price.
It includes: 34
feet boat, crew,
fishing gear, fishing
license, beer, sodas
and water.
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Day 5: |
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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Day 1: |
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 by candlelight.
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Day 2: |
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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Day 3: |
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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Day 4: |
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 and Xel-Ha
Discover
one of the most
beautiful Mayan
cities, and then
visit Xel-Ha, the
largest natural
aquarium in the
world. This natural
aquarium is famous
for its thousands
of brightly colored
tropical fish.
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Day 5: |
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
The
majestic city of
Chichén Itzá awaits
you. See the magnificent
pyramid of Kukulkan
(75 feet high),
the ball court,
and the Sacred Well,
the place where
countless victims
were sacrificed
to ancient gods
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Day 2: |
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 and
Mexican
Traditions
A demonstration
of courage and style,
combined with the
most popular traditions
from all over Mexico.
Combined with Folkloric
dance and Mexican
Rodeo. Come with
us and cheer Olé!!
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Day 3: |
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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Day 4: |
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
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Coba Mayan
Encounter
Visit the
gorgeous
archaeological
zones of Coba
and Pac-Chen, in
a tour that will
take you to the
very heart of
Quintana Roo’s
jungle and get
you in touch
with the
marvelous Maya
culture and its
impressive
legacy. While
visiting Coba,
don’t miss the
chance to climb
up the 120 steps
of the Nohoch
Mul pyramid, the
highest one of
its kind. At
Pac-Chen you can
learn about the
ancient
traditions of
the Maya culture
and you will
even get the
opportunity of
descending to
the beautiful
cenote “Balam
Kim” and swim in
its blue waters.
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Day 5: |
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 "Atlantida"
Our
Swim with Dolphins
program offers you
the rare opportunity
to swim and play
with a beautiful
Bottlenose Dolphin.
Participants in
this program gain
a glimpse of the
dolphin's tactile
nature as these
amazing animals
cheerfully vocalize
while people gently
stroke their soft
skin. Knowledgeable
trainers enhance
this dolphin encounter
by providing astonishing
information concerning
dolphin biology
and behavior.
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Day 2: |
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
Get
wet and wild at
the most popular
water park of the
Caribbean. Enjoy
the attractions
and services as
twister, buba tub,
double space bowl,
lazy river, bobble
up and the waves
pool, live music
and lots more. Including
lunch, drinks and
roundtrip transportation. |
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Day 3: |
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
Nature's
sacred paradise,
eco-archaeological
park, underground
river, dolphins
show, horses, a
farm with tropical
birds, coral reef
aquarium, tropical
jungle walk, apiary,
equestrian show,
beautiful beaches,
snorkeling in its
famous crystal caves
and underground
river, and its fabulous
night show.
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Day 4: |
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 and Xel-Ha
Discover
one of the most
beautiful Mayan
cities, and then
visit Xel-Ha, the
largest natural
aquarium in the
world. This natural
aquarium is famous
for its thousands
of brightly colored
tropical fish.
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Day 5: |
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
Night
Cruise to Isla Mujeres
- a beach party
with live reggae
and tropical music,
Caribbean Carnival
Show, dancing, limbo
contest, audience
participation and
lots of fun. Transportation
on board the newest
and most comfortable
boat in Cancun.
Dance and enjoy
at the best beach
party of Isla Mujeres!!!
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Savor
Luxury
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Day 1: |
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 ready.
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Day 2: |
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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Day 3: |
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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Day 4: |
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
The
majestic city of
Chichén Itzá awaits
you. See the magnificent
pyramid of Kukulkan
(75 feet high),
the ball court,
and the Sacred Well,
the place where
countless victims
were sacrificed
to ancient gods
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Day 5: |
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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