Riviera Maya is famous for a lot of things, which include but are not limited to its historical sites and the surrounding natural bounties which fuel its restaurants, resorts, and hotels. The coastal as well as the reef fuels activities like snorkeling, sailing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming in cenotes, dolphins, horse riding, guided jungle tours, and more. The historical sites operated by the Instituto Nacional de Archeological, like Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza. With so much to do, it attracts tourists like no other place, so if you too are impressed by its offerings and have started planning for a vacation. When planning your vacation, take a look at hotels and resorts such as hotel nizuc resort cancun. Resort hotels offer entertainment on-site for the days you don’t feel up to venturing too far – a great middle-ground for having fun without the stress of traveling away from your base.
Now let’s show you how exactly you can enjoy your vacation at Riveria Maya:
A bit tired of the beach, How about going for a jungle tour? Located just in the heart of the mesmerizing Mayan jungle at the “Ruta de los Cenotes”, here you will get your thrill junkie feels. Arrive at the base of the Extreme Adventure Eco Park from where the thrill ride will begin. You will get safety instructions, zip line briefings, as well as safety equipment like gloves, harness, and helmets, so that you will really be ready to go. You will feel your adrenaline rose up when you will go zipping through the trees on the zip circuit made up of 6 zip lines as well as 3 interactive bridges. After you get back on the ground to catch your breath, get up on an ATV and your guide will take you through the lush deep jungles and you will get to explore the area’s beautiful fauna. After being on the move for a while, you will be able to cool off into the waters of a natural Mayan cenote. The best part is that you will be able to either zip into, cliff drove or just opt for the stairs to get into this water body.
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Enjoy at Xel-Há Park
Get ready to feel like Aquaman at the Xel-Há Park. Here you will be able to go on snorkeling, swim with tropical fish, go on an exploration trip into the Yucatan jungle or take a daring leap of faith into a deep blue cenote. While snorkeling, keep an eye out for Angelfish with their bright yellow stripes or for a sea turtle. That’s not all by far, there are over 90 species of marine life and so there’s plenty to see below the surface. Next up, go exploring the freshwater mangrove tunnels and float along the river or perhaps go for a swim in the Mayan Cave cenote which is a mesmerizing natural cavernous pool. Want more thrills? Then head to the Stone of Courage. As the name says, this 5m tall construction rises above the water and provides a perch for the daredevil’s to go for a leap into the lagoon. Tired of so much activity? How about just taking a walk through the thick jungles of the park which consists of more than 100 varieties of birds and 220 species of plants? Then head back for a traditional Mexican lunch. If you love to take a bit of a nap after a meal, then there are waterside hammocks for you to rest your body. This place has thought about it all.
Admire flora and fauna
The best part of the Riviera Maya is its beautiful flora and fauna, not admiring and experiencing it will be a waste. So take a day trip over to the Yum Balam Flora as well as the Fauna Protection Area. There is also the nearby island of Isla Holbox and these three together will make up for a wildlife lead day. On your lucky day, you will be able to spot some 150 bird species which include herons, flamingoes, and pelicans.
Spot whale sharks
Majestic whale sharks can be spotted offshore just near Isla Holbox and also go a bit further to the coast of Isla Mujeres during particular times of the year. We would advise you to first look for a reputed and trusted tour group so that the guides will teach you about the importance of protecting the habitat of these animals. Using their help, you might even be able to dive right alongside these big babies.
Get into the festival fever
For a country so engulfed in traditions, having festival activities is expected. So just dive right into the festive spirit and attend the carnival parades with their bursts of colours in the month of March. Also, clear out your schedule for a while so that you can attend the Cancun Dance Festival in the month of May or the Day of the Dead which is followed on the month of November. Overall, Mexico’s celebrations represent the colourful and vibrant culture it harbours.
Visit the underwater museum
The idea of ever going to visit an underwater museum is exciting in itself and the place doesn’t disappoint at all. You will be able to view life-size sculptures created by Artist Jason deCaires which sit on the seabed between Mujeres and Cancun. While it might feel like weird at first, they are enchanting, to be honest. Apart from eyeball attractions, there is also a cleverly made artificial reef that has attracted a lot of marine life.
Riviera Maya is a hotbed of all things human and nature. It has everything a tourist could want. You will get to know about historical constructions, natural features, theme parks and more where your thrill-seeking adventure side and the knowledge-hungry side will both be quenched.
