Granted, you can go to the Mayan Riviera just to do nothing but lying on the beach and relaxing like a lizzard. But that is just a part of the many things you can do is the Yucatan Peninsula. Here are some of my recommendations if you are the hectic type of traveler:
1)Know more beaches. Yours is surely great (as all of them) but some beach variety is highly advisable. The white sands of Cancún are ok, but you may like to explore the deserted and virgin beaches in the Sian Kahn Reserve (south of Tulum, on the Tulum-Boca Paila beach road). The Tulum beaches are less crowded and with small coves. The Soliman Bay beach is like a pool, the best for snorkeling on the continent side. Akumal beaches and the lagoon are also great for snorkeling. The Playa del Carmen northern beaches (like Mamita´s) are the euro-chic beach spots. Continue reading »
