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| ECO PARKS |
 Ecological
parks are extremely popular amongst visitors to Cancun.
Water sports, aquariums, zoos, aviaries, butterfly pavilions,
crocodile farms, horseback riding, as well as restaurants,
bars and folkloric shows are among the main attractions
of these parks. More
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| NATURE TOURS |
 The
Mexican state of Quintana Roo - where Cancun, Playa del Carmen
and Tulum are - contains a large percentage of Mexico's parks
and reserves, 20% of its territory being covered by some sort
of environmental protection. In the past five years there
has been a number of ecotourism developments in these protected
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| SNORKELING |
 Snorkeling
is an easy way to see the underwater sights; you don’t
need a lot of equipment or training. There are a number of
excellent snorkeling trips offered in Cancun and along the
Riviera Maya coast. Favorite spots include Isla Mujeres, Puerto
Morelos, Cozumel, Xel-há and Akumal. Snorkeling tours
should provide you with good quality mask, fins and lifejacket.
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| FISHING |
 You
can light tackle or deep-sea fish in Cancun and along the
Riviera Maya year round. If you enjoy fly fishing or light
tackle fishing you can visit the flatlands, 35 minutes north
of Cancun or two hours south at Boca Paila. You can enjoy
a “grand slam” at both places capturing and releasing
bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, jack, crevalle and barracuda.
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| PLAYA DEL
CARMEN |
 Originally
named Xaman-Ha (waters of the north), Playa del Carmen is a
living vibrant part of the Maya World (Mundo Maya). Located
on the beautiful Mexican Caribbean coast some 40 miles (60
kms.) south of Cancun, Playa, as it is now affectionately
known, is the perfect base from which to explore the fascinating
sites along the Cancun -Tulum Corridor of Quintana Roo (now
called the Mayan Riviera).
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| PUERTO MORELOS |
 In
Puerto Morelos, tranquility reigns with open skies, long stretches
of beach, and a small town atmosphere. This is the place to
come and relax: watch the sunrise on the beach, met the locals,
explore the natural wonders such as the coral reef 500 meters
from shore, work on your tan or simply soak up the serenity.
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| SCUBA |
 Underwater
enthusiasts come to Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos and
other parts of the Mexican Caribbean coast for its clear
turquoise waters, colorful tropical fish, and exquisite
coral reef. Currents allow for drift dives, deep dives,
night dives, wall dives and shore dives while the abundance
of offshore wrecks make allow exploration dives safe enough
for neophytes. More
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| ISLA MUJERES |
 The
island is eight kilometers long and 800 meters across at its
widest point. the enchanting charm of this locale is a combination
of many white-sand beaches, lagoons, coral reefs teeming with
marine life, and swaying coconut trees. More
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| COZUMEL |
 Cozumel
is the biggest island in Mexico. Surrounded by turquoise waters
and a spectacular string of coral reef, it is a scuba-diver's
paradise. Since the release of the documentary by marine explorer
Jacques Cousteau in 1961, Cozumel has become a choice location,
visited by thousands of scuba divers every year. More
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| Punta Allen |
 The
extreme south of the Riviera Maya is the least populated,
and thus presents a seductive alternative for the adventurer
who journeys to discover it. Boca Paila and Punta Allen
are located on a small peninsula inside the Sian Ka'an Biosphere
Reserve, a large protected area of 1.3 million acres (528,147
hectares) in the center of the state of Quintana Roo. More
information.
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| AKUMAL |
 Akumal
is a small community with sandy white beaches, swaying palms,
sun, surf, and a feeling of paradise. This gem of the Caribbean
has 2 beautiful bays for snorkeling, tropical reefs for
scuba diving, beautiful Yalku Lagoon with its calm clear
waters for more snorkeling and swimming, and a world class
beach at Akumal Bay. Jade Beach, South Akumal, and Aventuras
Akumal are only a few minutes south from the main part of
Akumal. More information.
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| 4 WHEEL |
 Only
at 45 minutes from Cancun, you will find the best tour
involving your own ATV through
the jungle, exploring the flora and fauna of the area. If
your are lucky, you will see wild animals, like spider
monkeys, deer, and various species of birds from parrots to
toucans. And afterwards, run along the beach over white sand
through a palm tree area. More
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| HORSEBACK RIDING |
 This
guided two-hour horseback riding tour takes you through
paths in the jungle and out along the beach. A relaxing
trip that really brings you back to nature, where you can
view wildlife, natural caverns, and even remnants of Mayan
ruins. More
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| MEXICAN CULTURE |
 Imagine
a mysterious culture, shrouded in dense emerald jungle,
bordered by turquoise sea.
Beside mute temples and architectural wonders, the Mayan
live little-changed by time. Experience the world of the
Maya in one of the world's few natural environments. Get
to know Mexico’s heart and soul with spectacular folkloric
ballet presentations, intriguing museums and delightful
cuisine. It's all waiting for you in Cancun. More
information.
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| BOAT CHARTERS |
A pioneer of sport fishing in Cancun, Fishing Charters made
Cancun Beach their home base because of its location: situated
on the Caribbean coast. Fishing Charters offers one of the
shortest running times out to the deep water beyond
the Continental Shelf. More
information.
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