One of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Note this attraction is about a 3 hour drive from the resort. Visit the capital of the Mayan civilizations and discover the “Temple of Kukulcan” — a magnificent pyramid nearly 70 feet tall said to be visited by the Mayan God twice every year. Designated one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza features extraordinary architectural beauty and geographical location.
Tulum is the archaeological site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city with ruins perched on a cliff top overlooking the Caribbean Sea; among them El Castillo “The Castle”, is one of the most impressive buildings at one time a temple and a fortress.
Visit the region’s magnificent cenotes, natural sinkholes that exposes groundwater underneath, for a refreshing and exhilarating swim. Explore the underground natural pools with its pristine crystalline waters and awe-inspiring rock formations. Swim in crystal clear water through caves and tunnels that form one of the biggest subterraneous systems in the world. Impressive stalactites and stalagmites, some more than a million years old, will leave you breathless.
You will have to get a boat to take you here, but the water is supposed to be a beautiful turquoise blue!