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Only a five minute drive from Villa Gummerson, the Tulum Ruins was
the only Mayan City built directly on the ocean. This ancient city
is said to date back to 400 - 900 AD. The magnificent rock
formations stand along the beautifully clear blue-green Caribbean Sea
and are certainly worth a visit.
http://www.locogringo.com/past_spotlights/aug2002.html
A 40 minute drive from the villa, Coba is situated between two lakes in the midst of a jungle. Coba is home to Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid in Northern Yucatan. http://www.visitcancun.com/mayan_ruins_Coba.htm
The
most popular of the Mayan Ruins, Chichen Itza is approximately 70 miles
Northwest of Villa Gummerson. Chichen Itza is the largest and most
well-known Mayan village, most famous for its pyramid with the 98 steps
to heaven. Get there early to beat the crowds.
http://www.visitmexico.com/wb2/Visitmexico/Visi_ChtItz_Fiestas
Perfect for everyone, with something for the whole family
to enjoy. XCaret is an Eco Archeological theme park; snorkel in an
underground river, swim with dolphins, visit the aquarium and learn
about Mayan culture.
http://www.xcaret.com/index.php
Get ready for a day full of fun. Xel-Hal is a
beautiful and educational ecological water park. Go snorkeling in
a subterranean cave, swim with dolphins, go tubing or simply enjoy the
natural beauty. Get there early and check the feeding times by the
bridge. Snorkeling during feeding time brings all the amazing fish
up close and personal. Definitely a must do!
http://www.xel-ha.com.mx/
Ready
for some adventure? Take the three-minute drive to Dos Ojos, the
world's second best cavern for snorkeling or diving. Definitely
get a tour guide to take you through the nooks and crannies of the
amazing underground caves. Experience the stalagmite and
stalagtite as well as some creatures along the way.
http://www.dosojos.com/
Looking for some more cave adventures? Head over to Hidden Worlds cenote. Connected to Dos Ojos and other area cenotes, at Hidden Worlds, you will encounter less crowds. If underwater activities are not for you, take the zip-line through the jungle. At 30-feet high and 600-feet long, you will have an exhilarating trip above the treetops to the other side. http://www.hiddenworlds.com.mx/
Add
some excitement to your vacation on an ATV tour through the jungle.
Take a two-hour tour through the jungle, visit ancient Mayan ruins, swim
in a crystal clear cenote and explore caves.
http://atvexplorer.com/.
