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Mexican adventure
Monika’s Travel Therapy
10 Days
20 Cities
Friends
22 Jul
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
23 Jul
Tulum archeological site
Coba ruins site
Tulum beach
24 Jul
Chichén-Itzá
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
25 Jul
Casa Tortuga Cenote Tulum
Tulum beach
Playa del Carmen
26 Jul
Cancún
Isla Mujeres
Playa del Carmen
27 Jul
Bacalar
Bacalar
Cenote Azul
28 Jul
Chiquilá
Isla Pajaros
Isla Holbox
29 Jul
Rio Lagartos
Akumal
Playa del Carmen
30 Jul
Cenote Oxman
Cenote Oxman
Playa del Carmen
31 Jul
Isla Cozumel
San Miguel de Cozumel
Playa Chen Rio
Mayan bee sanctuary
Playa del Carmen
22 Jul
Excellent
Welcome to Playa del Carmen, the most exciting city in Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. This place is full of life and you can experience everything you ever dreamed about Mexico and its life and culture. This beautiful Caribbean city is perfect place to stay during your whole trip and it should be base for your daily trips to magnificent Yucatan sites and tourist attractions. First day is perfect for exploring this city, tasting Mexican cuisine and acclimatization to tropical weather.
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Hacienda Paradise is authentic Mexican hotel with the swimming pool and tropical garden. Perfect place for relaxation between adventurous trips across Yucatán peninsula. I recommend you to stay here because it’s close to the 5th Avenue - the most important and live street in Playa del Carmen.
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For the first dinner night I definitely recommend you this restaurant. When you come inside, you feel like you entered the jungle. There’s also a local woman that is preparing tortillas in front of everyone. Food is super delicious and the whole experience is definitely worth paying for.
23 Jul
Excellent
Start your day with a breakfast surrounded by palm trees. Second day of your Mexican adventure is perfect time to see the most exciting things in Yucatan peninsula - famous ancient Mayan cities Tulum & Coba. Learn about Mayan life and rituals, admire their interesting architecture, watch iguanas sunbathing on green grass, walking barefoot on the same wonderful green field as ancient Mayan did and enjoy every second of this experience.
23 Jul
Excellent
Cobá is ancient place with numerous interesting buildings and historical recordings. It’s definitely recommending to take the bicycle tour there so you can see the whole big city hidden inside of the jungle. For a lunch, there’s an alligator lake close to this place where you can have open buffet with local food really cheap.
23 Jul
Excellent
After adventurous morning it’s time to relax and enjoy Caribbean Sea and be happy in Tulum beaches.
24 Jul
Excellent
Day 3 of your Mexican adventure is meant for a Chichen-Itza, one of new world miracles. Ancient city where thousands of Mayan people lived. Among many beautiful ancient buildings, the most famous is Pyramid of Kukulcán. Inside that pyramid is smaller one and under the pyramid is big natural pool. When you visit this place, you will be excited like never before. Hi
24 Jul
Excellent
After interesting day it’s time to drink some margaritas and enjoy Mexican cuisine. I recommend you this place because of its pleasant ambience and tasty food.
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After dinner take a walk across Quinta Avenida and enjoy Mexican vibes. Don’t miss Marquesitas - local street food dessert with chocolate and bananas. It will blow your mind.
25 Jul
Excellent
New day, new adventure! Spend this day bathing and swimming in famous cenotes near Tulum. There is a big complex of 4 different cenotes with crystal clear water. Some of them are underground, some of them look like a river. They are beautiful and refreshing.
25 Jul
Excellent
Afternoon is reserved for chilling on the beach. Tulum is a place with long sand beaches with the palm trees in the background. Enjoy Caribbean sea with some drink in your hand.
25 Jul
Excellent
Today have a dinner at Las Camelias restaurant. Try traditional bean soup, chimichangas and burritos.
26 Jul
Excellent
On day 5 visit wonderful city Cancun. From Cancun boat port take catamaran and sail to Isla Mujeres. Enjoy party catamaran and turquoise Caribbean water.
26 Jul
Excellent
It wouldn't be OK to go to Mexico without visiting this dreamy island in the middle of Caribbean sea. Isla Mujeres is famous for its wonderful beaches and interesting underwater sights and water activities. Enjoy this day in the sea and relaxing under the palm trees.
26 Jul
Excellent
For a dinner go to the local street food market near shopping center Playa del Carmen. We went there few times and had really authentic local experience. We ate there with local people and even had a chance to dance while one street singer had his show.
27 Jul
Excellent
On day 6 go to Bacalar and visit famous fortress and museum about Pirates, see their real weapons, bones and stuff they used.
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7 colors lagoon is exactly what it's name says - fresh water lagoon with 7 different shades of blue. Enjoy the boat ride and swimming in this unrealistically clear water.
27 Jul
Excellent
Afternoon is reserved for more water activities, Cenote Azul. This cenote is 120 meters deep and perfect place to spend the afternoon. There you can have drinks and meals and refresh yourself in clear water. Perfect summer day in Mexico.
28 Jul
Excellent
Near Chiquila is one small village with oldest trees in Yucatan. Famous thing is to go there and hug the trees.
28 Jul
Excellent
On the way to Isla Holbox visit Isla Pajaros. Paradise for a thousands of birds. Spend some time watching new birds species and admire beautiful nature.
28 Jul
Excellent
Isla Holbox is a place that comes in mind to everyone when someone mentions tropical paradise. Island made of white sand and full of palm trees. You can find many bars where you can relax under the palm trees and have drinks or meals. What you definitely need to taste is watermelon margarita and buy some fresh cold coconut from a guy who's dressed like a pirate.
29 Jul
Excellent
Today you'll have to wake up earlier because the plan is to take a long trip (around 4 hours drive) to Rio Lagartos. But this place is absolutely worth to drive so long because it would leave you speechless. Pink lake looks like a mirror and reflects blue sky with clouds. There you will also see beautiful flamingos and take stunning photos. So, enjoy the ride and prepare to be amazed.
29 Jul
Excellent
If you’re not interested in long drive to the Los Lagartos, this day is perfect to visit Akumal bay and Tortuga sanctuary. You will be able to swimm with sea turtles and enjoy beautiful Caribbean underwater world. Magical experience.
29 Jul
Excellent
When you come back from Los Lagartos, enjoy dinner and margaritas in Playa del Carmen and then take some rest for the next day.
30 Jul
Excellent
Hacienda Oxman is one more place that you absolutely need to see. There is one extremely beautiful cenote more than 20 meters below the ground. This is a perfect place to swim together with little black catfishes, jump from a rope into the water and admire magical nature. Hacienda Oxman is a small resort where you can have lunch, enjoy Mexican drinks, fresh coconuts, relax in a deck chair... and after that your batteries will be full and you'll be ready to continue your adventures.
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Afternoon is reserved for Valladolid. Valladolid is a true authentic Mexican city. Colorful houses, small Mayan houses, wonderful architecture, vivid streets. You will enjoy this place so much that you would wish you can stay there forever.
30 Jul
Excellent
Tonight is a perfect time to relax close to the hotel pool. Refresh yourself, take some drinks and think about all magnificent places that you already visited.
31 Jul
Excellent
Your last day here is definitely meant to take a ferry from Playa del Carmen to Isla Cozumel. There you should rent a buggy and take a whole day island road trip. During this road trip you will be able to make your own chocolate in the Mayan chocolate factory. Also you will visit one of the most beautiful beaches and go for a Mayan honey bee farm. Optional is to go for a swim with the dolphins there. All in all, mesmerizing last day of your Mexican adventure.
31 Jul
Excellent
On your road adventure across Isla Cozumel stop to take a tour in Mayan Cacao Company. Make your own chocolate, see where different spices grow and learn something new about chocolate.
31 Jul
Excellent
Take a lunch break here, relax under the palm trees, enjoy on the big swing, go for a beach massage or try surfing.
31 Jul
Excellent
Visit Mayan bee sanctuary in the middle of the jungle and try special honey. See where special Mayan bees are making their homes and how they are producing the world’s healthiest honey.
31 Jul
Excellent
When you arrive back to Playa del Carmen, take short rest and then go for a dinner. Try special local juices and fresh guacamole. This is your last dinner for this trip. It’s time to pack your bags and tomorrow go to the airport in Cancun. You are happy and filled with joy and great memories.
Country Visited
mexico
Month Traveled
July
Traveler Type
Friends
Trip Duration
10 Days
Lodging Cleanliness?
Satisfied
Social-distancing
Sometimes
Mask-wearing
Sometimes
How crowded it was?
Medium
Did you feel safe?
Mostly
Drinking Water
Bottle
Rental Car
Yes
Mode of Payments
Cash
Tipping at Restaurants
Yes
English Speaking
Common
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