Many of our guest have enjoyed the following sightseeing side trips: Since
these can be very popular it is a good idea to purchase tickets before hand.
The largest Eco Park is Xcaret, a "Whole Day and Evening" of
activities for the whole family.
It has Underground Rivers, a Butterfly Pavilion, Jaguar Island,
Orchid Greenhouse, Manatee Lagoon, Monkey Island, a Beach and
Inlets.
Xcaret’s nightly performance “Xcaret Mexico Spectacular” at
the majestic Gran Tlachco stage; where 300 artists will take you
on a journey that starts with pre-Hispanic Mexico history, Mayan
traditions, and mysticism of Mexico you can add a dinner to the
theater.
At Xcaret you can enjoy the most amazing water activities
such as swimming with dolphins, snuba reef, sea trek and
snorkeling.
Eco Zoo - Bat Cave, Sea Turtles,
Mushroom Farm, Butterfly Pavilion, Reptiles, Sharks, a Coral
Reef Exhibit, Jaguars and Local Animals, Parrots and lots of
trails with tropical flowers and plants.
Water Activities - Underground River, Lagoon for Snorkeling,
Beach, Wading and Tide Pools and Swim with the Dolphins
Mayan Culture - Mayan Village and the Night Show is a
recreation of a Mayan festival including dance and an ancient
Mayan game called Ulama, a very entertaining show educating you
on the history of the Mayans and their Culture.
Xel-Ha - The
Snorkeling Heaven (ishel-ha) is a great pick for 1st time
snorkeling, or people whom do not want to open water snorkeling
on windy days when the ocean is rough. The park is a large
natural inlet that has a small opening to the ocean making it a
natural aquarium for all kinds of fish and sea life. There is a
fresh spring water river that flows threw a mangrove, down to
the inlet - you can inter tube down. You can see cenotes and
they have a small Mayan cave, or just find one of the hidden
areas with hammocks.
Tulum is about an
hour drive south from the Puerto Morelos / Playa del Secreto. It
is small but very spiritual, located on top the 50 foot-high
cliffs with the blue waters of the Caribbean as a backdrop.
A morning trip to Tulum makes a nice day
trip is combined with a trip to Xel-Ha in the afternoon. If you have never seen a Mayan Ruin before and are not sure
you want to spend a whole day going to one of the large sites in
the Yucatan, this is a good choice for you.
Chichen Itza was
the most important ancient city of the Mayan Culture, a center
for religion, trade and politics. It is the largest and most
impressive of the Mayan Ruins that lay within a day's trip
distance from the Mayan Riviera area.
When
you go you should pay for Private Guide - you really get the
most of out the trip and learn a lot about the Mayan Culture
that you will miss on your own. There is also a night light show
that you don't want to miss. It's open 8am to 9pm. It's located
149 miles from Cancun towards Merida, and takes approximately
2.5 hours to get there.
Getting to Chichen-Itza
I suggest that if you have a group
going
let us arrange for a private van to
pick you up from the villa and drive to Chichen-Itza (300
miles R/T.)
Includes: R/T transportation in Private van with A/C - Soft
Drinks and Water in cooler is provided.
English Speaking Guide at Chichen-Itza
Buffet Lunch (beverages not included)
Optional ($6) Ikil
Cenote (used to mine the limestone for in the
construction of Chichén Itzá) is a great place to visit and
you can swim.
Approx. 10 Hours
Cost : 5 people or less $100 per person
or ^ or more people $85 Per person
We encourage all
of our renters to spend a day on the beautiful reef that runs
along the coast
(the 2nd largest coral reef in the world) - the portion of this
reef that runs in front of Puerto Morelos is a national park -
weather you are a diver, fisherman or you like to snorkel it
will make your trip to the area very special.
We suggest Diving Dog
Toursout of Puerto Morelos for FishingandSnorkeling.
Longtime citizen of Puerto Morelos Kathy Loretta runs this
operation. In the last 3 years since I have used Diving Dog
Tours as our Fishing/Snorkeling Service, my guest have had
nothing but great reviews, they are reliable, return emails
promptly and are very informative. Kathy has a the best
antidotes and "fish" tales to tell. I have had other services
forget appointments, get too drunk to fish, cheat customers on
hours out fishing, change prices etc; this service will take
good care of you.
Paco dose the snorkeling and is really good with kids, takes
them by the hand and teaches them how to snorkeling and points
out all the fish and sea life, and explains what each is called.
Kathy goes with the fishing trips if there's room (and she can
skip out from work.)
We suggest Aquanauts
Dive Adventuresfor Dive Shop that's right in town. They offer a full set of
PADI courses from Beginners
"Bubblemakers"
to a 1 day Scuba Refresher to an Open
Water Advanced course for PADI certification.
They are happy to develop a Personal Dive package just for you;
like the “Almost Enough Time to
Relax” Package (8 tank local ocean
dives over 4 days.) Want to Dive at Cozumel? They offer
that not many Dive Sjps in Puerto Morelos do. They have Night Dives, Cenote Dives and the "Two
Tank Twilight Dive" (1st dive before
sun set, 2nd dive is a night dive) and
your standard 1 or 2 tank dives.
Email Aquanauts
on Facebook Download a Brochure for
Aquanauts Dive In Mexico call us at our Cell Phone 984-138-8463
Outside Mexico call our Dive Shop 011-52-998-206-9365
If you have any problems at all getting in touch
with Aquanauts - just
email Liza and she will make the reservation for you.
Swim with the
Dolphins
In Puerto Aventuras (about 15 minutes pass Playa del Carmen) is
the most covenant location when staying in one of the villas.
There are 5 different programs offered, here is the most
popular.
ATV
threw the jungle that will let you experience the tropical
plants and perhaps a you will see some of the local birds,
iguanas and small lizards. The ATV’s are the Outlander type
and you are required to use the helmet and goggles provided.
After the ATV ride you will go to the Ecopark Chaak Tun a
truly beautiful Ecosystem filled with caverns of stalactites
and stalagmites and the clearest water that you can easily
see threw from the natural spring. The Eco Guide will teach
you all about the formation of this wonder that the Mayans
named Chaak Tun meaning Rain of Stone. You can then snorkel
in the cenote and swim among the stalactites and stalagmites
a Dive Master will be your guide.
The
professionals at White
Health Spa will come directly to the villa to give you a
massage or beauty treatment. Chose from: Swedish
Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, a Simply Back Message, Shiatsu,
Reflexology, Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Massage or a Combination of any
of the above. If your body's out of "balance" they have a Hot
Stone Message or Message with Aromatherapy to center you. Or
they also offer beauty treatments such as Salt Exfoliation,
Manicure or Pedicure and Facials.
If you are in a romantic mood... how about a massage on the
beach in the moonlight. We suggest a day of relaxation for the
gals while the guys go for a day of fishing!!
The villas are surrounded by the best golf
Cancun has to offer. Below are a list of the Golf Courses that
are located minutes from the villas.
I
suggest that you book your Golf Tee times online before you
arrive in Mexico. Waiting till your here in
Mexico to book your golf tee times can be confusing, dialing
phone numbers in Mexico and "Spanglish" speakers: the good
tee off times book up quick.
www.Mexicoteetimes.com have good rates and lots of
detail on each of the courses.
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When
you go you should pay for Private Guide - you really get the
most of out the trip and learn a lot about the Mayan Culture
that you will miss on your own. There is also a night light show
that you don't want to miss. It's open 8am to 9pm. It's located
149 miles from Cancun towards Merida, and takes approximately
2.5 hours to get there.
Trip
Includes:
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ATV
threw the jungle that will let you experience the tropical
plants and perhaps a you will see some of the local birds,
iguanas and small lizards. The ATV’s are the Outlander type
and you are required to use the helmet and goggles provided.
After the ATV ride you will go to the Ecopark Chaak Tun a
truly beautiful Ecosystem filled with caverns of stalactites
and stalagmites and the clearest water that you can easily
see threw from the natural spring. The Eco Guide will teach
you all about the formation of this wonder that the Mayans
named Chaak Tun meaning Rain of Stone. You can then snorkel
in the cenote and swim among the stalactites and stalagmites
a Dive Master will be your guide. 
If you are in a romantic mood... how about a massage on the
beach in the moonlight. We suggest a day of relaxation for the
gals while the guys go for a day of fishing!!
Puerto Morelos Mayan Craft Center - open daily in the High
Season.
