The Aquatic Expedition tour takes you to see distinctive cenotes in the area. Cenotes are natural sink holes of clear, warm water that began as underground caves and naturally formed from the limestone and acidic ground water. Cenotes had a great deal of religious connotation for the Mayans, and some were used as sacrificial centers. On the Aquatic Expedition, you visit two large cenotes in the middle of the jungle. The water in the cenotes is clear blue and warm, which makes for perfect snorkeling. The tour includes transportation, snorkeling gear and lunch and takes about seven hours. The tour is available in Playa del Carmen every day of the week except Friday, and pickup is at your hotel.
Aquatic Expedition
866-878-7477
Chichen-Itza was once the capital of the Mayan empire. Today, it is the most historic and one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico. The Mayas are considered one of the most advanced Indian cultures in all of the Americas. A visit to the ceremonial center of Chichen-Itza will show you their magnificence. You will see the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Ball Court, Temple of the Warriors, Observatory and the Sacred Well. Tours leave every day from Playa del Carmen at 8 a.m. and return at 7 p.m.
Chichen-Itza
708-585-4857
The Mayan Encounter tour will allow you to experience real Mayan culture. You'll visit Coba, a Mayan archaeological site, walk a mile to Nohoch Muul, the tallest pyramids in the Yucatan; and visit a real Mayan village and talk to the descendants of this pre-Hispanic civilization. You can walk with them and learn of the local flora and fauna. You'll partake in a kayak trip on a lagoon, rappel down a cliff, swim in an old cenote and zip line through the jungle. This trip requires physical stamina and is for people who are used to physical activity.
Mayan Encounter Tour
866-878-7477
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