Mexico offers travellers a tantalising smorgasbord of nature, history, cuisine and culture. Aztec and Mayan archaeological treasures, tequila, charming colonial cities, Mexican food and beach culture, all these features and more make up this tourist and historical hub. The culturally curious will be bowled over by the impressive sites of ancient civilisations that moulded Mexico’s great pre-colonial history. Nature lovers will be in their element on the pristine beaches that stretch along its 10 000 kilometre coastline or exploring the country’s rainforests, mountain peaks and mangrove lagoons. Gourmands gorge on the distinctive and flavourful cuisine that has become famous worldwide.
Akumal is a sublime summer holiday resort town with a picture-perfect location on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, about an hour’s drive from Cancun. Boasting jaw-dropping long white beaches backed by tropical vegetation and bright turquoise waters that beckon for a dip, as well as an exquisite swimmable lagoon, the location provides an idyllic setting for leisurely days of sun and sea. A beautiful and rich underwater life and diverse coastline make this prime territory for snorkelling, scuba diving, cave diving, and eco-tourism. Meaning ‘place of the turtle’, Akumal offers a unique and heartwarming experience of seeing turtles come to shore to nest - make sure to sign up for the Turtle Night Watch tour. History enthusiasts will delight in a visit to the ancient ruins watching over the sea in the neighbouring town of Tulum.
The Caribbean Island of Cozumel is a glistening tropical paradise off the east coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, directly across the water from Playa Del Carmen. This picture-perfect idyll draws countless cruise ship traffic - more than any other in the Caribbean - to its white sand beaches, coral reefs, and swathes of tropical forest. Visitors can browse the craft markets and jewellery shops that line the seaside boulevard before paying a visit to the nearby Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park. The eco-park offers snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities to explore the underwater caves and abundant marine life and attend the sea lion show, dolphin presentation, manatee exhibition, crocodile exhibition, and eco-archaeological tour. For history enthusiasts, rent a scooter to explore the sights and attractions, including the scenic coastal road that leads to small but fascinating Mayan ruins. Southwest of the island is the immensely popular Palancar Reef, a large coral reef and underwater Eden, with myriad species of corals and marine life, including splendid toadfish, giant anemones, fire coral, hawksbill turtles, green and spotted moray eels, eagle rays, angelfish, filefish, damselfish, butterflyfish, and more.
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