It all started in August holidays, when my father decided to take us to a magical place, the most spectacular experience snorkeling in Puerto Morelos, is the place most colorful and liveliest I know so far.
When we moved in, we grabbed fins, some viewers each and left in his truck, luckily everything is very close and did not have to wait long. Along the way, I was so excited that my hands were shaking, one of two, was I knew something would change in me as my dad would say or the possibility of seeing a shark that anyway no problem because they are friendly and miniature.
Upon reaching the shore, at about 8 in the morning the view was beautiful, seeing the sun through the emerald waters and gave a feeling of freshness.
We take a boat on the beach near the hotel reef, which took us to the barrier reef. It took us about 5 minutes to arrive, the weather was perfect that day, plenty of sunshine and a spectacular view.
Once we arrived, we got snorkeling equipment; mask, fins and life jacket. A few minutes before snorkeling in Puerto Morelos, “Captain Arthur” gave us some recommendations and rules for the care of the reef when snorkeling in Puerto Morelos, as it is a protected natural area.
All set, we got a jump sea. As I entered I felt the life go out of my eyes, it’s a feeling I will never forget; colors, fish swimming in family and living happy. At that moment I knew I had to devote to this all my life, feel the sunshine on my skin and see the colors in every sunrise.
Something that surprised me was the variety of fish in the reef, from different colors and sizes. As a curiosity for those who will go figure, the depth from the sea entrance to the reef is about one meter to three meters. This reef is the world’s second largest barrier reef.
After swimming for hours with my father in the company of Captain Arthur, I decided to dedicate my life to practice snorkeling in Puerto Morelos, in order to convey all that one day I could experience hundreds of travelers.
Currently, at the end of the day when we returned to Puerto Morelos from each trip, I realize how happy I am to share with travelers and especially families to see them happy and enjoying! Here I share several photos of different experiences of snorkeling in Puerto Morelos during the year.
Hi there, do you know you can scuba dive between two continents?
I have did number 4, hope I can dive in all of them! Here are the world’s weirdest places to scuba dive:
1. Continental Rift in Iceland
One of the top places to dive in the world, here’s where you can scuba dive between two continents. The rift of Silfra in Island Thingvellier Park is where the tectonic plates meet. Some rather diving, others just snorkeling. A very surprising thing is the visibility in the rift of Silfra, about 100 meters. All divers say they feel flying on space when they try this experience. The reason for this water visibility are that the water is really cold (2°C-4°C all year) that is also becomes ice for the close glaciar water of Langjökull and this water is filtered through porous inderground lava for 30-100 years until it reaches the north end of Thingvellir lake. This is water is so pristine that you an drink it anytime during your diving or snorkel!
2. Mysterious Ruins in Japan
On the southern coast of Yonaguni, Japan, lie this mysterious ruins of long time ago. Some think alliens made them, others think is just a World Nature Wonder! This mysterious ruins underwater continue attracting fearless divers!
3. Indonesia active volcano underwater
You want to see a volcano from close without the threat of toxic air and lava flows? Yes it can be possible and it can be done at Banua Wuhu! This underwater volcano rises more than 400 meters from the sea floor. Exotic animals like sponges habit here. There is a unique and diverse world here. You might think it is dangerous but no, the only thing that is a little uncomfortable it’s if you don’t wear the right dive suit.
4. MUSA Underwater Museum in Cancun, Mexico
This is the one I’ve dived into, it was one of the best experiences. If you head to the Caribbean in Mexico. There is the MUSA, an underwater museum with more than 400 statues surrounded by marine life and coral reefs. Each statue has an eye formation to protect theirselves and the sea life. The moment you are there in front of one, you might feel a little nervous!
5. Nepture Memorial Reef (UNDERWATER CEMENTERY)
A little more than 5 kilometers from the Coast of Miami, there’s this different diving experience and a little creepy. An artificial reef that becomes a CEMENTERY! It is a truly world like no other. This cemetery beneath the waves is a special spot that people can make their final resting place.
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An exclusive and detailed list of what to do in Baños, Ecuador. Baños, Ecuador is one of the best places to visit in all Ecuador. If you are planning to visit this incredible place next to the Amazonas and surrounded by Andes Mountains, I promise you will not regret. First of all is very important to have all prepared before your arrival so you don’t miss a place where to stay, transportation and the amazing activities. Below this, I will give you a list of things of what to do in Baños, Ecuador and make the most of every moment you are there.
1. Book your transportation ROUNDTRIP to Baños
Depending on the place where you depart is the time of your departure, I traveled from Guayaquil, it took 8 hours to reach Baños in a Bus. You can buy your tickets at the terminal of the city where you are or you can book an airport shuttle if you are at the airport. It is very important that you buy your tickets with anticipation so you don’t run out of time! Baños, Ecuador is one of the best places to visit in all Ecuador.
2. Book your stay in Baños
It is very important that you book your stay days before. Baños is a very small town, it offers hostals and hotels for backpackers that pass their adventure trip in Baños. I stood in Hostal El Molino Blanco, a very nice hostal with breakfast included located right next to the mountains in Baños. You can book online or by call.
Hostal El Molino Blanco
3. Bring the right clothes
Baños is a cold place, there are so many activities you can do that you’ll have to fill your backpack with at least 2 outfits per day. I recommend you to bring warm clothes for cold, clothes for the water activities, for going out at night and pijamas. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and insect repellent for this equatorial climate. Remember that you’re gonna be in the jungle so mosquitoes will be waiting…
4. Visit the Waterfalls of Baños
Something that stands out from Baños de Agua Santa, is the amount of the unique waterfalls famous worldwide. They are spectacular! I visit some while we were on the road with our chaffeur Francisco! From the western entrance to Baños, there is the Route of Orchids, Waterfalls and Guayabas. This route passes all the way Baños (Mera-Puyo). Here’s the list of what to do in Baños, Ecuador at the waterfalls from west to east.
-Ines Maria -Callejera de la Virgen -Ulba -Cascadas de Chamana -Bascún -Agoyán -El Manto de la Novia -San Jorge -Cascadas el Fanstasma y El Placer -San Pedro -El Corazón -Encañonado del Duende -Cascada de Río Verde -Las 7 cascadas de Machay -Cascadas San Francisco y Refugio del Gallo de la Peña -Las 4 cascadas de Cashaurco
5. Take advantage at least of one activity on the road!
There are hundreds of activities if you are looking what to do in Baños, Ecuador offered on the way to the waterfalls and in other sites of Baños.
I did Canopying on the road to Pailon del Diablo Waterfalls, it was an insured vertigo! The tourist guide promised us that it was not dangerous and I shouldn’t be scared. From that moment I can say my fear subsided. You can be accompanied by a person in the other zipline, is fun! The photographs will be unforgettable.
6. Don’t miss the nightlife in Baños!
Bars and Clubs in Baños are super fun, you should get there early because they close at 2am (or so they say but you cans spend a little more). There are people from everywhere, especially Argentinians. We went to one called “Volcan”, the music was great from all kind: Reggaeton, Pop, Salsa, Electronica, etc! We met a lot of new people there so it was more fun. 🙂
7. Visit Puyo
Puyo is part of the Amazonas, very cultivated and loved by the people who live there. My friends and I first took a boat tour on the river, outskirts of Puyo. We met people from everywhere and jumped into the River (no piranhas or dangerous animals). After that, the tourist guide took us across a bridge to the entrance of Puyo and gave us this drink called “CHICHA”. The original Chicha is a drink made by the habitants of there, made of sugar cane which they chew it and this is how the drink goes. The legend says that it you don’t drink it is a sign of disrespect and they will despise you. We affortunately tasted the one made of Sweet Potato, I didn’t like it but my friends did. After that, we were taught how to launch a weapon with which the natives kill their preys, we painted our faces, saw a 2 meters Boa and entered the forest… Our guide showed us some of what he know about the forest, like vegetation and species. Then the best, the incredible scenery while climbing mountains of Puyo.. a unique feeling. We took this big rope and jump like tarzan. Here’s a video:
Then we headed to the waterfalls in Puyo: The tour started walking through the forest, there was a time when we got lost and felt in a program of Discovery Channel hahaha, the weather affected us…
The waterfalls were amazing in Puyo, Agua Santa (the largest) is very famous in the world. It’s amazing, the water hits with full force when you’re underneath it that you can not even swim haha. It is important to take your water camera. 😉
8. Go to Casa del Árbol and take a picture there
You should not miss this important attraction! Pictures are really cool on the swing against the mountain scenery!
Every moment in Baños was fun and we enjoyed it a lot! If you are looking what to do in Baños, Ecuador I recommend you make count all the points mentioned and do not forget to share this article with your group of travelers. 🙂 Have a great trip!
Cancun is a city located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is an important renowned tourist destination in Mexico. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, and is one of the easternmost points in Mexico. Cancun is located just north of Mexico’s Caribbean coast resort band known as the Riviera Maya.
Apart from the island tourist zone (actually part of the world’s second-longest coral reef), the Mexican residential section of the city, the downtown part of which is known as “El Centro,” follows a master plan that consists of “supermanzanas” or superblocks, giant trapezoids with a central, open, non-residential area cut in by u-shaped residential streets.
Tulum is the main north-south artery, connecting downtown to the airport, which is some 30 km (19 mi) south of downtown.
There are some small Mayan vestiges of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in Cancun. El Rey is located in the Hotel Zone.
Close by in the Riviera Maya and the Grand Costa Maya, there are sites such as Cobá and Muyil the small Polé, and Kohunlich, Kinichná, Dzibanché, Oxtankah, Tulum, and Chacchoben, in the south of the state. Chichen Itzá is in the neighboring state of Yucatán.
In Cancun you will find a variety of activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends, because this city have everything for you, You can go to the beach, visit archeological ruins, Party at the Coco Bongo or having an adventure tour.
You can also take the ferry to visit Isla Mujeres where you have many activities like Swimming with dolphins and making this experience much better. From May to September you can swim with whalesharks too I really think that if you visit Cancun you will totally love this city.
In Discovery Mundo we offer many tours for everyone like, Chichen Itza Light and Sound where you can enjoy a 3D mapping projection, dramatic lighting and amazing images! I think this is one of my favorite tours but I would really love swimming in the Cenote that would be fantastic for me because I really enjoy the nature, but I recommend this tour for sure! Or an extreme tour like Jungle Tour where you can enjoy the most popular and exciting tour, driving your own two-person speed boat through the green mangrove channels along the nichupté lagoon.
Six Flags Mexico is an amusement park in Mexico City. Receives over 2.5 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in Latin America. It is also the first Six Flags Park inaugurated out of the United States and Canada.
Newly opened in 2013, it is a new outdoor show based on a classic story of the Old West. With various elements of action, falls, fights and more. It takes place in the “Chinese Theatre” in the Hollywood section. According to the website of Six Flags Mexico.
The Black Out show is total darkness inside the “Mexican Theater”. It is a performance with different events and dances, donate fluorescent light makes highlight the clothes of the dancers as they perform various choreographies and creating optical illusions. It is set to music with hits from yesterday and today. This new show is based on the famous black theater, a concept in which body language plays a fundamental role to give mobility to the lights that break achieving total darkness difficult time believing the human eye.
After opening the Gothic Theatre in the post-part boomerang they have made many events and concerts which has hosted many national and international artists.
Magic Lights Parade is a big parade with floats with fluorescent lights, dancers, singers. In it you can see members of the Justice League as Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, among other parade and Looney Tunes members. The parade starts from section of “Go Karts” in the “Hollywood”, covering most of the park, passing through Swiss Village, French Village and ending at Cowboy Village. Starts with different groups of dancers and acrobats, skaters and floats in different ways.
Terminator X is a theme-interactive attraction inspired by the famous saga of Terminator. Is a war between teams where players take fictitious weapons that shoot lasers also have to fight against the “Skynet” system and its elite combat squadrons. The scenarios have multiple special effects and lighting and sound effects to create an immersive environment than would be much like a video game Terminator. This new thematic expertise is brought to Mexico by The Sudden Entertainment Company, by Lynton V. Harris, recognized creator of interactive thematic experiences around the world, like the one opened in the same park in 2009, The Van Helsing Experience Live! Which it has since been enjoyed by thousands of people.
Honestly a visit to Six Flags Mexico will be a very good experience for all visitors, you will enjoy with family and friends many activities in one of the best parks in Latin America and can book your tickets with Discovery World by clicking here.
This is a little story about the moment I decided to jump off a bridge, better called as “Bridge Puenting”.
Once a morning on a trip in Baños, Ecuador. I was with my travel group, ready to take the best pictures when they jump off a bridge. I knew that day and was completely sure that I wouldn’t do it. I thought in my mind that the rope was going to fall. I was afraid.
This was in Baños. One of the most touristic cities in all Ecuador and recognized for the amount of activities and tours it offers.
Days before I dared to walk throught the Amazonas, went to the waterfalls, saw a 2 meter Boa close from me, went to a swing of a tree and even throw myself in a big row like Tarzan! But nothing of that could break my fear of doing bridge jumping…
But didn’t last much..
We arrived to Pailon del Diablo on a Sunday Morning, October 11, with a climate of 15 celcius degrees, I was wearing formal pants with a blouse and sandals not appropiate for this activity, I knew I wasn’t gonna jump… not at all!… My job that day was supposed to take photographs and videos of my friends.. My fear that moment now was that something happend to them.
Then the first of my partners jumped, everything changed on my mind: When he did it, seemed he could fly; he screamed and everyone felt the emotion of the 70 meters free fall. At that moment I remembered that traveling involves new experiences and I could not refuse the opportunity to live them.Still frightened, I asked to hold tight my harness. My legs were shaking when I stand on the edge of the bridge and the only thing I thought was that this jump would be the closest thing to feel the sensation of flying. Finally I threw myself on that bridge with my head down like a swimmer.
Here is a video of me this day doing bridge jumping, hope you like it.
After doing it there is only one thing I can say, this is a sense of freedom, happiness and excitement at the same time. One of the best things about traveling is to live new experiences and refusing to them is to lose an important part of the trip.
This is why I am happy to have done many things during that trip, meeting exotic animals and see beautiful landscapes. But I’m grateful that I overcame my fears and i felt the adrenaline wush of the free fall of PUENTING!
Nothing can be compared to that and I can say i fully enjoyed my trip without any restrictions.
If you’re traveling to Mexico and you have no idea about what to do you can visit Marietas Islands.
The Marietas Islands is a group of small uninhabited islands in the state of Nayarit a few miles of Punta de Mita and Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico. They are very a popular tourist destinations because of the abundant marine life, because the islands are protected from fishing and hunting.
The most famous and visited point of this island is Playa Escondida, also known as Hidden Beach.
People constantly reported sightings of sea turtles, stingrays, octopus, wild dolphins, whales and thousands of species of tropical fish around the islands. They are also home to a few thousand of birds species such as the blue-footed boobies.
In Punta de Mita you will find small boats out doing tours through the islands to see the wildlife of this region. Approximately in the period from December to March you can observe gray and whales that come from Alaska in order to give birth off the coast of Nayarit.
Explore the bay as you head out to the islands, looking for dolphins, rays and turtles along the way. As you reach the islands, you will encounter over 90 species of birds that call the island home.
This duration of this tour is about 7 hours and you will totally need your camera to take pictures of this wonderful island.
You will enjoy time in the clear refreshing waters around the islands swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and exploring a buffet lunch, open bar, music and an entertaining performance by the crew.
You can make the reservation for this tour with Discovery Mundo clicking here Isla Escondida tour includes Continental breakfast, Deli style lunch, Open bar, Snorkel equipment, Kayak equipment, Wetsuit and Paddle board.
Isla Mujeres is one of the most visited places in Cancun, this paradise Island will be unforgettable for you. I’ll give you some tips that you need to know before going to Isla Mujeres:
Get Your Beach Kit Ready
If you are an adventurous traveler don’t forget to bring everything you need to have the best time. Remember if you want to do beach activities don’t forget to bring your bathing suit, a good sunscreen, your beach kit, a camera, water glasses and anything else you would like to bring!
Isla Mujeres offers a lot of activities for tourists: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Swimming with Dolphins, Swimming with Sharks, Parasailing, Ziplines and a lot more. Some tours include food and drinks. ( Tours of Isla Mujeres here )
Pre book your stay in Isla Mujeres
There are a lot of hotels and places in a good price and next to the beach where you can stay in Isla Mujeres. You can find yours at the moment you arrive at the Island; but there is nothing better to have everything ready with anticipation to avoid complications.
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Whalesharks inhabits the warm oceans and seas, near the tropics. They are believed as pelagic fish, but in certain seasons migrate long distances to coastal areas like Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, Utila in Honduras, Donsol and Batangas in the Philippines, the island of Holbox in the state of Quintana Roo, Yucatan peninsulas and Baja California, Mexico, the islands of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, Coiba and the Pearl Islands in Panamá. Is also possible to see them near the coast, entering lagoons or coral atolls, and near the mouths or rivers. Usually remain within ± 30 ° latitude, and at a depth of 700 meters. They may usually solitary act, but occasionally form groups to feed in areas with large concentrations of food. The males can be found in most different places, while females prefer to stay in more specific places.
This species, despite its huge size, is not danger for humans. It is a widely cited example to fame with sharks devouring people. Actually, they are quite affectionate, and often playful with divers. There are even reports, though unconfirmed, whale sharks that come to the surface face up to the diver you scratch his belly and removes parasites.
This shark is often observed by divers and tourists in boats off the Yucatan Peninsula on the island of Holbox, in the Bay Islands of Honduras, in the Maldives, the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador; Philippines, Thailand, the Red Ningaloo Reef and Christmas Island in Western Australia, Tofo Beach in Mozambique and Sodwana Bay in South Africa Sea. Some of these places, such as in Western Australia, have become central points of the ecotourism industry.
The highest concentration of whale sharks in the world is in the Philippines. Between January and May, they are grouped in the shallow shores of Donsol in Sorsogon province. Some very fortunate divers found whale sharks in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the Seychelles. Between December and September, very often it is running into some unit in the Bay of La Paz, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur and from May to September on the northeast coast of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Sometimes they are accompanied by small fish, like remora. Recently, they have been spotted in the vicinity of the Tenggol island, located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, where there are several coral reefs frequented by these sharks, as Redang Island, or Island Kapas.
Come and explore the amazing world of whale sharks in what we are sure will be the best experience of your life and you can book your tour with Discovery Mundo.
Cenote, is a term that comes from “Dzonot” which in Maya means “abyss” are wells of fresh water created by the erosion of limestone. Diving in the cenotes of Riviera Maya is one of the most extraordinary experiences a diver can have.. and Mexico is paradise to enjoy these geological whims. It is estimated that only in the Yucatan Peninsula there are over 3000 cenotes.. and many still undiscovered throughout Mexico.
I´ll show you the best cenotes in the Mayan Riviera:
Grand Cenote
Grand Cenote is one of the best Cenotes, you must visit it. It is located outside of Tulum on the 307 highway. Plenty of stalactites are in this cenote with crystal water. You´ll see around fishes and turtles! Don’t forget to bring your camera and get ready to jump into this big hole.
Cenote Dos Ojos
Located close to XEL-HA water park. This cenote is for scuba diving, amazing landscape and impressive experience that you will never forget. If you want to snorkel, you can access to the second cenote on the right taking the stairs!
Chaak Tun
This cenote is hidden behind the jungle of Playa del Carmen, you will find a natural paradise in here. One of the favorite cenotes of the tourists. The best time to visit this cenote is after 1pm when larger group tours already finished their excursions.
Rio Secreto
Come and experience this stunning underground river with thousands of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. Rio Secreto, located 5 km south Playa del Carmen. Starting off with a walk through the jungle followed by a descendence of 15 meters through mother Earth’s maze to access and wade through the underground river during 1 hour and a half.
