Playa Delfines

One of the most scenic public beaches in Cancun, famous for its bright blue water and the colorful "CANCUN" sign.

Zona Arqueologica El Rey

A quiet, small Mayan ruin site located right in the Hotel Zone, inhabited by hundreds of iguanas.

Mayan Museum of Cancun

A modern museum housing significant Mayan artifacts and offering a great historical context before you see the big ruins.

Puerto Juarez Cancun Mexico

The bustling port area where you catch the ferry to Isla Mujeres; enjoy the local maritime atmosphere.

Playa Norte

Often voted one of the best beaches in the world, known for its crystal-clear, shallow waters and white sand.

Punta Sur

The southern tip of the island featuring dramatic sea cliffs, a sculpture garden, and an ancient temple to Ixchel.

A scenic eco-park on the island offering snorkeling and great views of the Caribbean (can view from the entrance).

El Parque de las Palapas

The local heart of downtown Cancun, where you can find authentic street food like marquesitas and esquites.

A quirky symbol of this fishing village, the lighthouse was tilted by a hurricane in 1967.

A road filled with jungle sinkholes; stop briefly to see the dense jungle entrance.

Cenote 7 Bocas

A unique cenote featuring seven different rock openings (mouths) connecting to the water below.

Ek Balam

A majestic archaeological site where you can still climb the main Acropolis and see the intricate "Monster Mouth" carving.

X'Canche Cenote

Located right next to Ek Balam, this is a deep, open-air cenote with a rope swing and waterfalls.

Cenote Zaci

A rare, massive semi-open cenote located right in the middle of the city center, just a few blocks from the square.

Calzada de los Frailes

A beautifully restored cobblestone street lined with pastel-colored colonial houses and boutique shops.

Convent de San Bernardino de Siena

A fortress-like monastery at the end of Calzada de los Frailes, often hosting a light show at night.

Chichen Itza

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, famous for the massive El Castillo pyramid.

Sacred Cenote

A large sinkhole within the ruins historically used for sacrificial offerings to the rain god Chaac.

Cenote Ik kil

A visually stunning cenote nearby with hanging vines and deep waters, very popular for swimming.

Izamal

A "Magical Town" where almost every building is painted a vibrant egg-yolk yellow.

Built atop a Mayan pyramid, this massive atrium is the second largest in the world after the Vatican's.

Piramide de Kinich Kak Moo

A massive pyramid in downtown Izamal dedicated to the sun god; offers great views of the city.

Paseo de Montejo

Arrive in Merida and drive down this boulevard modeled after the Champs-Élysées, lined with mansions.

Plaza Grande

Merida's vibrant main square, surrounded by some of the city's oldest buildings.

The oldest cathedral on the American mainland, built using stones from Mayan temples.

Gran Museo del Mundo Maya de Merida

A world-class museum with modern architecture showcasing the history and culture of the Maya people.

Dzibichaltun

An ancient site famous for the "Temple of the Seven Dolls," where the sun shines through the door on equinoxes.

Cenote Xlacah

A surface-level cenote located inside Dzibilchaltun, covered in lily pads.

Malecon Internacional de Progreso

A lively oceanfront promenade lined with seafood restaurants and beach clubs.

Reserva Ecologica El Corchito

A mangrove reserve accessible by a small boat, home to raccoons and freshwater springs.

Lucas de Galvez market

Merida’s bustling main market—a sensory overload of spices, fruits, and local food.

Hacienda Yaxcopoil

A preserved henequen plantation that freezes the "Green Gold" era of the Yucatan in time.

Uxmal

A UNESCO site famous for the Pyramid of the Magician, which has rounded corners and intricate mosaics.

Sayil

Known for "The Great Palace," a massive three-story structure built into a hillside.

Xlapak

A smaller site on the route, perfect for a quick stop to see the ornate temple facades.

Labna

Famous for the "Labna Arch," a beautifully preserved gateway that is a masterpiece of Puuc architecture.

Coba

An immense site deep in the jungle where you can rent bicycles to move between pyramids.

Nohoch Mul

The tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula (located in Coba); the view from the base is humbling.

Tulum

The only Mayan city built right on the coast, offering the iconic view of the castle against the turquoise sea.

Playa Paraiso

The quintessential Caribbean beach in Tulum with leaning palm trees and white sand.

Sfer Ik Tulum

An architectural marvel and art gallery that uses organic shapes, cement, and vines (looks like a nest).

Gran Cenote

A popular semi-open cenote with sandy bottoms and turtles, excellent for snorkeling.

Cenote Calavera

Known as the "Temple of Doom," it features a ladder dropping into a hole in the ground; very photogenic.

Akumal Beach

Famous for the resident sea turtles that graze on the sea grass just a few meters from the shore.

Yal-ku Lagoon

A mixture of fresh and salt water where the underground rivers meet the sea, teeming with tropical fish.

Xpu-Ha

A local favorite beach with fewer crowds than Tulum, offering soft sand and calm waters.

Playa del Carmen

A 5-mile long pedestrian street lined with shops, bars, and restaurants.

Parque Los Fundadores

The seaside park featuring the iconic "Portal Maya" bronze arch sculpture.

Museo Frida Kahlo

A small museum dedicated to the life and art of the famous Mexican painter.

Playa Punta Esmeralda

A local beach at the edge of town where a small cenote bubbles up directly into the ocean.

Cenote Azul

An open-air cenote that looks like a natural swimming pool, great for a final refreshing dip.