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Hidden Treasure in the Riviera Maya: Paamul
by Susie Albin-Najera
Located on pristine Mexican coastline, the exotic Riviera Maya is a true paradise with its vibrant turquoise waters and white, sandy beaches lined by picture-perfect palm trees. Gentle warm breezes and soft melodic sounds from the natural environment channel positive energy to your senses. In the Riviera Maya, one can experience ancient Mayan cultures blended with modern amenities complemented by nature parks, award-winning gourmet cuisine, eco-friendly surroundings, water activities, abundant sea life and wildlife and beaches with views like no other in the world.
Forty-five minutes south of Cancun International Airport, just past the beautiful beach town of Playa Del Carmen sits a quaint, cove-shaped town known as Paamul. The area is nestled in between Xcaret and Puerto Aventuras and offers scuba diving, snorkeling through Scuba-Mex Dive Shop, a restaurant, accommodations and a pool available to residents, locals and visitors. Paamul is perched on a white sandy beach, amid tropical lush surroundings with an uninterrupted view of Caribbean turquoise waters. The location is secure, serene and quiet, and the only real sounds you’ll hear are the sounds of laughter coming from the scuba diving boats arriving back to shore from a day out under the sea. And as Paamul is so picturesque, many commercials have been filmed in this location.
Just south of Paamul, visitors can experience the Dolphin Excursion in the gated area of Puerto Aventuras or travel further south to the ancient Mayan archeological ruins of Tulum. This breathtaking monument is one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan sites and a must for any visitor to the Yucatan Peninsula, set on the cliffs of the magnificent blue waters.
There are dozens of excursions, tours, exhibits and activities for you, your friends, colleagues and your families to experience in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Riviera Maya.
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About the Author:
Susie Albin-Najera is a freelance writer and editor for several travel, leisure and lifestyle magazines focusing on Mexico. She is also a public relations and marketing professional and editor of The MEXICO Report.
Swimming with Dolphins and More at Isla Mujeres
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to visit Isla Mujeres (25 minutes from Cancun) to enjoy my Dolphin Encounter and to spend the day participating in numerous activities that are part of the tour. Everything started when we departed from El Embarcadero in Cancun on the Dolphin Princess, a very nice 3-deck ship, which included a complete breakfast and drinks. The ship arrived at Dolphin Discovery park where a dolphin show awaited us.
After the show and some training about the signals that dolphins understand, we where ready for our dolphin encounter. It lasted around 30 minutes, and we had the chance to touch, swim, and learn many things about these gorgeous animals: definitely worth the experience!
After enjoying some fresh drinks, we headed to Garrafon Natural Reef Park (only a 5-minute drive away). This park is incredible and totally worth visiting for a day. It’s large, clean, and surrounded by beautiful island landscapes with very kind, helpful staff. Among the activities on our tour were kayaking, snorkeling along the reef (awesome even in chilly water), and my two favorites: the bicycle tour to the southern tip of the island and the zip-line.
The bicycle tour took us to a part of the island with ancient Mayan ruins, such as a temple built to the moon goddess, Ix-Chel; then to the Cliff of the Dawn, the first place in Mexico to get the sun’s rays in the morning; and finally to a sculpture park. These were some of the most interesting and beautiful highlights of my day.
The zip-line was another fantastic activity of the tour. The adrenaline flowed as I prepared to climb the 42-foot tower built at the highest point of the park and then launched from nearly 100 feet above sea level. It was priceless!
We concluded the day by indulging in a buffet meal with a wide variety of Mexican dishes, and resting on one of the hammocks in the peaceful Hammock Garden. I’m sure that the Dolphin Encounter and Garrafon Park tours will be among those you will never forget (and not regret)!
Contact Yucatan Holidays for more information on the amazing tours we have for you and the unparalleled travel deals for this winter.
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Jorge is the Social Media Executive for Yucatan Holidays. A travel lover & tennis player living in Cancun. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter to find out the latest travel deals in Cancun & the Riviera Maya.
Yucatan Holidays & Sarah Brightman in Chichen Itza
We are only ten days away from the once-in-a-lifetime event: the British soprano Sarah Brightman, one of the most important in the world is performing for 5,000 lucky attendees at the Mayan ancient city of Chichen Itza, today one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and we can make you a part of it. We’ve designed 4 different packages for you to live this moment and share it with your partner, your family or your friends. Let Yucatan Holidays to bring you closer
Sarah Brightman Hacienda Tres Rios VIP
- 2 VIP Platinum section tickets for the Sarah Brightman concert.
- Welcome Cocktail
- 3 days/ 2 nights All Inclusive in the Eco-Friendly / Endless Luxury Hacienda Tres Rios Resort in the Riviera Maya.
- Transportation from/to the concert
- Taxes
$2,110.00 USD
TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE CALL US:
1 800 658 3141
Sarah Brightman Hacienda Tres Rios
- 2 tickets in Yellow section for the Sarah Brightman concert.
- 3 days/ 2 nights All Inclusive in the Eco-Friendly / Endless Luxury Hacienda Tres Rios Resort in the Riviera Maya.
- Transportation from/to the concert
- Taxes
$1,187.00 USD
TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE CALL US:
1 800 658 3141
Sarah Brightman Ocean Spa Hotel VIP
- 2 VIP Platinum section tickets for the Sarah Brightman concert.
- 3 days/ 2 nights All Inclusive in the Ocean Spa Hotel in Cancun
- Transportation from/to the concert
- Taxes
$1,773.00 USD
TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE CALL US:
1 800 658 3141
Sarah Brightman Ocean Spa Hotel
- 2 tickets in Yellow section for the Sarah Brightman concert.
- 3 days/ 2 nights All Inclusive in the Ocean Spa Hotel in Cancun
- Transportation from/to the concert
- Taxes
$850.00 USD
TO RESERVE THIS PACKAGE CALL US:
1 800 658 3141
The Riviera Maya in NY with Conde Nast Traveler.
The Riviera Maya Tourist Promotion Board joined the renowned Conde Nast Travel Specialist Awards Luncheon. The event was held at The Pierre Hotel in New York on the past 14th and 15th of October. During the event, the Board of Representatives had the opportunity to meet 140 of the best travel agencies in the United States.
During both days, Javier Aranda Pedrero, director of the Riviera Maya Tourist Promotion Board, presented before travel experts the destination novelties, the broad options for travelers in every season and the appealing deals expected along this and the following year. The special occasion also served to highlight the Riviera Maya and its surroundings before the “movers and shakers” of the travel and tourism industry.
Conde Nast Travel belongs to Conde Nast. Considered one of the most important and strongest editorial groups in the world, Conde Naste has more than 150 million readers and is one of the best resources regarding travel and destinations.
Do you think the participation of the Riviera Maya Tourist Promotion Board in the Conde Nast Travel Specialist Awards Luncheon will have a positive impact for our destination? We hope so!
Cancun: A travelers paradise almost 40 years later
A lot of people can’t imagine how one of the most important touristic destinations in the World was conceived. Cancun, our Mexican treasure started as a banker’s project at the end of the 60s, with the idea to take advantage of the unsurpassed natural beauties of the place. Few years later, the dream came true, but the city was pretty different to what we now see. We hope you like the pictures!
An aerial view of Cancun from 1970 and how it looks today.
Punta Cancun more than 30 years ago was just sand, few homes and the unequaled turquoise sea.
The Calinda Bridge once was an simple, yet functional construction made up of wood. Things have changed, don’t you think?
The Cancun International Airport, started as a model and today is the second most important in Mexico.
If you want to become part of the lucky visitors that enjoy this Mexican paradise and dream with the vacation of a lifetime, don’t hesitate. You are just one click away from your Yucatan Holidays.
Pictures: Cancun: A banker’s fantasy (Fernando Martí)
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