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Otherworldly Adventure in Xplor Park – Ziplines & Underground Rivers

A thrilling mix of high-flying fun & magical sightseeing, when it comes to adventure in Riviera Maya, few places compare to the wonder of Xplor Park – home to 14 of the region’s highest ziplines, miles of tropical trails, & underground rivers.

If you’re looking for an adventurous, distinctly Yucatan experience, this 145-acre eco park near Playa del Carmen is the perfect place to spend the day or night. From the minute you set foot in Xplor, you know you’ve entered a sacred place, slowly shaped by millions of years of geology, as well as the painstaking efforts of developers and conservationists.

The tropical park is a soaring and sunken network of bridges, treetop platforms, underground rivers, and deep dark caves full of jaw-dropping rock formations. Altogether, daytime guests are welcome to enjoy 14 of the region’s highest ziplines, more than six miles of trails for amphibious vehicles, and over a kilometer of crystal cave waters for rafting – not to mention unlimited smoothies / juices and a BBQ lunch buffet.

The Highest Ziplines in Riviera MayaTotaling almost 4 kilometers, the 14 zipline runs at Xplor include a thrilling 148-foot descent, and another that plunges 25 feet underground.

Romp the Jungle Above & Below Ground

Ages 18+ are welcome to steer their own John Deere amphibious vehicle across bridges, through the mud, underground and in the water.Explore Otherworldly Caves

Easily the park’s most magnificent sights are the glistening stalactites and stalagmites that fill the honeycomb of caves entwined across its grounds. This magical formations have taken millions of years to form, with both raft and swim / hiking circuits available.

A Bevy of Nighttime Thrills

Those seeking another level of fun should consider visiting Xplor Fuego, as the park comes alight with sunset views, torches, and a sea of stars overhead.

What to Bring

Since admission includes a locker, don’t forget a towel, your swimsuit, shorts, a t-shirt, water shoes, and biodegradable sunscreen.

June 24, 2016
Visiting Cancun on a Budget

Cancun may seem like is not most people idea of a budget destination. But it is, even if you are not blowing your cash on a resort, you could easily spend up a fortune in tours or restaurants. But you don’t necessarily have to stay in the 5 star hotel, to enjoy a trip to Cancun. Playa del Carmen is still doable if you are on a budget. I spend last month in Playa so had to maximize the fun without spending too much. So here are my top tips for saving money in Cancun on everything from entertainment and transport to food and nightlife. Things to see and do
You can easily have fun in Cancun by going to the beach – snorkel in the coral reefs, the underwater museum close to Isla Mujeres, walk across the hotels avenue, visit the Mayan museum of Cancun, do some sport activities such as biking, running or skating and meet the unique shopping malls. There are many attractions inside Plaza La Isla Shopping mall, like swimming with dolphins or the Cancun Wax Museum. Cancun also has many casinos, all of them are free to enter and you just pay 5-50¢ per game.
If you plan to do a lot of the paid activities, it might be worth investing in a package. Tulum & Xel-Ha includes everything, the visit to Tulum where you can see the only archaeological site overlooking the Caribbean Sea, enjoy the amazing beaches and take advantage of the water park of Xel-Ha, where you will spend a day of adventure enjoying natural, ecological and aquatic attractions. You will explore inlets, coves, underground rivers called cenotes, mangroves and sail along the lazy river on inner tubes. Simply a paradise for those who enjoy snorkeling and diving in unique natural spots. Cancun Mayan Jungle + Tulum is another great package where you explore Tulum, visit the cenotes and zip line over the jungle.

Entertainment
Cancun is famous for its nightlife, whether that’s going to Coco Bongo of the incredible show of Cirque Du Soleil in Riviera Maya. Advance tickets can set you back hundreds of dollars, but you can buy them online. If you want to enjoy the completely atmosphere of partying in Cancun you can take The Bongo Tour package, it will let you enjoy 3 of the best nightclubs in Cancun in one night, plus more than 6 hours with open bar.
If that’s still to pricey, the check out Daddy’O packages or Han located in the center of Cancun. Mostly locals enjoy this club. There is also Xoximilco in Riviera Maya where you enjoy the Mexican fiesta! This is a great choice to make new friends, celebrate an important event, or just be a part of this tradition of Mexico in its golden age.
When it comes to saving money on club entry, it’s easier if you’re a woman. You’ll often be handed discount flyers on the street or approached by club promoters who can get your name on the guest list.

Top city views
The city’s tallest point is the tower in the KM 4.5 of the hotel zone. For a more central viewpoint head up to Malecon Tajamar in the center of Cancun, you can see all the view of the hotels by the lagoon and on the other side the center of Cancun, taking a walk and watching the sunrise is great in here. The most popular viewpoint is El Mirador at km 19.5, there is an incredible view of the Caribbean sea!

Eating and Drinking
For cheaper dining head off Cancun center. You can find delicious Mexican food menus. If you are hungry you can enjoy one of the favorite restaurants for locals in Cancun.

Traveling around
Cancun Airport is surprisingly close to all the hotels of Cancun. The cheaper option is an airport shuttle which will drop you at your hotel. After that you can take the bus that moves around all the hotel zone for 1 dollar per person.

May 27, 2016
Cancun Airport Transfers Guide

With several options for transportation from Cancun International Airport to the city, this Cancun Airport Transfers guide display all the different options to choose, depending on your preferences in terms of price, time and luggage needs. I have taken Cancun Airport transportation and I had a great experience. Here’s a Cancun Airport Transfers guide:

Private Service: You can opt to take the Private Service from Cancun Airport to any hotel in Cancun and Riviera Maya. This service has no timeouts and delays, completely private without sharing the vehicle with other travelers except for the ones traveling with you. The cars available for this service are all brand new models. If you need a child seat, it can be included with no extra cost.

VIP Service:The VIP Service takes you in a Brand New Model Suburban to your hotel without timeouts or delays. The vehicle includes DVD screen and air conditioning. . This service includes courtesy beverages per person on arrival; you will be asked for the drinks of your preference via email. In case of wanting an alcoholic beverage bottle like champagne or whisky, you can order it for an extra cost.

How to book?
It is always good to be prepared before even traveling. Discovery Mundo allows you to book online in a very easy way. You just need to have your flight information, the number of people traveling with you and choose the type of service you want. After choosing the type of transportation and pay the corresponding amount, you will receive a confirmation coupon in your email with your personal data, which you should review, print and bring it with you to present it with the chaffeur. Don’t worry about more costs, the price includes all the airport taxes and fees, also a travel insurance to guarantee your safety while traveling with Discovery Mundo.

How do I find my chaffeur?
When you arrive at Cancun International Airport, you must pass immigration and customs. At the exit door, a representative of Discovery Mundo will be waiting for you, holding a sign with the logo of the company.
If for some reason your flight comes late or earlier, Discovery Mundo will be making a flight monitoring and they will wait until your plane lands.

May 26, 2016
Synchronize Your Vacation with a Cancún Swimming Competition

Performing powerful lifts & throws to music – without even touching the bottom of the pool – synchronized swimming is one of the most athletic sports in the world. See for yourself during the Abierto Internacional de Sincro in Cancún, May 18-22.Originally known as “water ballet” when it emerged on the world stage in the late 1800s, synchronized swimming is currently enjoying a surge in popularity – especially with the Summer Olympics right around the corner. Whether you’re on a team looking to compete, an avid fan of the sport, or just curious about its unique mix of music and aquatics, the 2016 Synchronized Swimming Open in Cancún is a great chance to see the best of the best compete before Rio.“Water is Our World”

Such is the motto of FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation, or International Swimming Federation), the organization sanctioned by the Olympic Committee that hosts competitions in all iterations of swimming, water polo, and platform diving. If your team or club hopes to compete in Cancún, it must be affiliated with FINA through a National Federation.Displays of Incredible of Beauty & Athleticism

Popular culture hasn’t always been kind to synchronized swimming, largely due to a lack of understanding as to the sport’s actual difficulty. As a marriage of swimming, gymnastics, and dance, it requires a huge amount of strength, flexibility, and breath control, as well as a graceful sense of rhythm. Something to bear in mind as you watch a performance is the fact that the athletes are never to use the bottom of the pool to support themselves during routines – even as they lift and throw each other into the air.

May 13, 2016
The best bars in Cancun from cocktail dens to beer bars

Cancun is the most visited city in Mexico and a top vacational destination around the world. Travelers from different countries want to experience the blue beaches of the Caribbean, nightlife, food and tours. In Zona Hotelera, you aren’t going to find a lot of bars but if you head to the center of Cancun, you will see many types of bars and restaurants with live music, DJ’s, beer, cocktails, wine and delicious local food.

The most popular areas are Plaza Solare and Plaza de Toros, they have many drinking bars like Guanatos, The Black Pub, Costeñito, La Playita, Mccarthys and Toro Rojo. Cantinita, located outside Malecon Plaza Las Americas, has been re-opened since last month and been one of the favorite choices for the locals. Dublin’s Irish Pub is hopping on Thursday nights and the attractive waitresses all wear what looks like an Irish schoolgirl uniform. Muleiro’s longe is located in Plaza Hong Kong, is a great place to have a drink and listen to latin jazz, flamenco and more. Many rock bands perform at Muleiros. Another one is Vasso, to enjoy a couple of drinks and listen to 80’s, 90’s live DJ. If you want to watch a sport game, La Taberna or Wings Army are great choices.

Muellecito

El Muellecito is located a few steps from the entrance to the Hotel Zone, avenida Bonampak. It’s a favorite election to locals. It serves seafood, nachos, hamburguers, chichen and some entrees to acompany with a drink. There’s a special smoking area outside with tables and an air conditioned. Muellecito is opened 1pm to 2am Monday to Saturdays and 1pm to 7 am on Sundays.

Las de Guanatos

Las de Guanatos is another local favorite. The most popular is located in Plaza de Toros, avenue Bonampak. They feature live music and offer special drinks for a very good price. There are some promotions like 2×1 on micheladas and seven beers for 100 pesos. The food is delicious, try the “torta ahogada”, the “michelada” prepared cocktail and a drink Ojo Rojo or Chamoyada. All bars in Plaza de Toros are open until early morning.

The Black Pub

The Black Pub is located in front of Plaza de Toros. This is a bar/restaurant popular for the environment and music. They open from 1 pm to 4 am Monday to Saturday with specials on Monday to Wednesdays! The live rock music is great. Wednesdays are special to get a free vodka or tequila bottle and free drinks for the ladies.

Mccarthy’s Irish Pub

If you want to feel the Irish style, go to Mccarthy’s Irish Pub in Plaza Solare. There’s live rock music, 2×1 drinks between 4-9 pm and a free pool table. On Tuesdays, you can get 2 hamburguers for the price of 1 and on Mondays, wings are for 3 pesos each. The atmosphere is really fun.

Señor Frogs

Señor Frogs is more than a bar, turns to be a nightclub when the themed parties makes you want to dance all night. It’s a restaurant during the day and party at night, hard to leave without a smile on your face. Try the Wild Frog’s Rocks Drink: 100% Agave Señor Frog’s Tequila, Pama Pomegranate, Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice and Grenadine.

Han Social Room

The hip, young, local crowd spends their nights at Han Social Room. It’s located in Puerto Cancun at the Diomeda building. Thursday is for ladies night and those who are celebrating their birthday receive a free bottle. The music is kind of everything: pop, techno, salsa, etc. Ladies night and special theme events shine the spotlight here.

Don Libando

This place has become a landmark in Cancun for really awesome cocktails. Largest selection of Mezcal in town, and delicious Mexican fusion food as well. Located inside Plaza Solare Avenue Bonampak. If you ever wanted to try an exotic dish, order the roasted crickets.

May 12, 2016
The Truly Local Restaurants in Cancun

Not many travelers head to Cancun, Mexico in search of their next great delicious meal. (The next great margarita, however, is another story.)

But leave it to the food lover of myself haha, to discover the authetic typical and local food in Cancun, Mexico, where travelers like you can immerse themselves in the local scene, too much delicious food & one meal at a time.

Cancun has a huge number of restaurants worth a visit!!! In Cancun the typical food is from Yucatán because we are located a few hours from the Peninsula. Something that is tradition from mexican food is the accompaniment of rice and tortillas, so it will not be strange to see most of the local restaurants in any state of Mexico with those accompaniments. Here’s a list with the Truly Local Restaurants in Cancun:

1. El Pocito:

The great thing about this place is that it keeps the quality of their food. The Menu of El Pocito is based on typical food of Yucatán, it is what most people adore for its variety and taste. All dishes are delicious, you may not know what to decide when you see the menu, but anything you order will be the best choice. Prices vary from $5 to $7 Dolars with the dish and the drink. Of course that the most chosen dishes in El Pocito are the favorite of the clients: Queso Relleno, Los papadzules, La longaniza asada and Relleno Negro. Here are some pictures of some of the dishes in El Pocito:

Where: 31 Norte Lte 23 Mz35, Sm 63, 77513 Cancún, Q.R.
Tel: 01 998 252 2654

2. Quekas:

Quekas are all around Mexico and Cancun can not be missed. It is a restaurant of quesadillas and sopes: a traditional mexican dish made of tortilla and melted cheese. This is ideal for a day that you are very hungry and you want to eat something fast; they cost 13 and 15 pesos each (less than a dollar). Your order will be ready in less than 5 minutes. The great thing about Quekas is that you can observe how the chefs prepare them and you can put any salsa you want on them! But be careful with the green salsa because it is VERY spicy!!!! here are many ingredients you can choose: Cheese, Chicken, Mushrooms, potatoes with chorizo, meat, chicharron prensado, huitlacoche and rajas poblanas.. my favorite are mushrooms and chicken quesadillas with an orchata drink, the total cost for that whole lunch is 3 dlls for the rest of the day!!!

Where: KM. 3.5 Mz 30 . Local 6, Boulevard Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.
Tel: 01 998 849 5957

3. Los Tarascos:

Try the best tacos in Cancun at Tarascos! Do not worry for the time you want to go because they are open until midnight in case you want to eat some tacos after partying in Cancun. They are located 5 minutes from the hotel zone in avenida Tulum 3 corners before Hotel Oasis Smart. They have a lot variety of mexican tacos such as pastor, gringas, queso fundido, alambres, etc. They have delicious drinks to share with your order of tacos: micheladas, beers, aguas frescas, etc.

Where: Av. Tulum, MZA 13 LTE 01, SM 4, Benito Juárez, 77500 Cancún, Q.R
Tel: 01 998 884 8707

If you are looking for the typical local food, there are many places that you will see almost in every corner in Cancun just like in other parts of Mexico; food like tacos, guisados, tortas, etc. Resuming all of this, traveling around Cancun and seeing the opinions of my friends and travelers this are the best food trucks of typical food in Mexico that you will just find in specific locations:

4. Chila y Quil:

Chilaquiles are a mexican dish made of tortilla with cheese, sour cream, onion, salsa and any meat you want. The best chilaquiles of Cancun are from Chila y Quil. They are located in avenida Tulum in front of hotel Oasis Smart. There are many chilaquiles orders you can have: with beans, mole, egg or in a torta. The prices vary between $3 to 5 dolars with a drink. Opening hours are from 8 am to 4 pm, chilaquies for breakfast are recommended.

Where: Av. Tulum Lote 18-19, Smz 20, 77500 Cancún, Q.R
Tel: 044 998 578 7267

5. Doña Flor Salbutes y Panuchos:

This are delicious cravings from Yucatán State. They are made of maíz (corn) with beans, egg, guacamole, onion, salsa and the meat (it can be chicken, red meat, beef, etc). The best place to eat Salbutes and Panuchos is at Doña Flor. The food truck of Doña Flor is located in the center of Cancun, at Avenida Lopez Portillo and Avenida Kabah. Delicious mexican food that you will want more!!!!

Where: Av. Lopez Portillo (Av kabah), Cancún, Quintana Roo, México

6. Venez:

What it was once a hamburguer truck became one of the favorite restaurants for Cancunenses! Venez has the most big, delicious hamburguers and hot dogs made by venezuelan. Venez is located in Plaza Amandala on avenida Las Torres, they open 24 hours from monday to saturday and sundays from 3 to 12 pm. I recommend you to order the combo of a hamburguer with potatoe fries and soda for 59 pesos! (approximately $3.5 dolars)

Where: MZA 41 LTE 2 Plaza Amandala, SM 523, 77535 Cancún, Q.R.
Tel: 01 998 802 4496

Well, that is for the Truly Local Restaurants of Cancun, Enjoy!! And spread the delicious love.

March 15, 2016
Ventura Park in Cancun

If you are comming to Cancun, this is a tour that you can not miss with friends or family.

Ventura Park in Cancun, Mexico is a new park that opened its doors on March 2016, it used to be Wet and Wild and now changed to a new Mega Theme Park in front of the ocean with a lot of extreme adventure and entertainment inside.What makes Ventura Park so amazing? The fun and unforgettable experience, there are different worlds inside this park, all for different ages, such as riding the wild roller-coaster, go bungee-jumping, ziplines with amazing views, swimming with dolphins, waterslides, go-karts and plenty more adventures that you will loveee. If you’re a gamer, you have to go to the Underworld. There you can show off your skills with our high-tech games like, Laser Tanks, Virtual Reality Warfare, and our latest addition, the popular Star Wars Battle Pod.Where to get tickets to Ventura Park? You can get your tickets by clicking here. Price per adults are $108 USD and $60 USD for infants. This prices are the lowest you can find online!

1. Unlimited Ventura Park at Daylight: This is a ticket to Ventura Park will all included; attractions, all the different spots of food like sports bar, italian, beach bar, ice cream bar, etc. and all the activities inside the park at the day. Click here to see this tour.

2. Unlimited Ventura Park at night: At Ventura Unlimited Pack at Night you will enjoy an unparalleled experience, jump on ziplines at night, driving in Go-Karts at high speed, visit this Mega Park, carefree, with everything included. Click here to see this tour.

Are you ready for this life time experience? Visit this Mega Park, carefree, with everything included!

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March 3, 2016
Grand Cenote in the Mayan Riviera

Grand Cenote

This spectacular cenote is located just a few kilometers from Tulum in the Mayan Riviera and is one of the best known in the area. Perfect for snorkeling and diving, this cenote nearly perfect circular is home to marvelous stalagmites and stalactites, as well as refreshing and clear water. With natural light and a depth of about 9 meters, swim in this cenote is something really memorable that you must do on your next vacation in the Mayan Riviera.This large cenote is one of the most popular diving and snorkeling areas in the Mayan Riviera so you can do any of this activities depending on your experience. Many people love to go in groups of friends or family to snorkel in the Grand Cenote, the best season to go is summer when the water isn’t too cold; others who want a little more adventure like to dive in the cenote, experience is required.

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Tour to visit the Grand Cenote:

Cancun Snorkeling Discovery: A tour to snorkel in 3 different Mayan Cenotes including the GRAND CENOTE and also you have the chance to discover the beauty of the turtles sanctuary and coral reef in the area. This includes free hotel roundtrip transportation to the tour, full equipment for the snorkel, food and drinks.

Click here to see this tour

February 18, 2016
Whale Sharks in Cancun

Whale Sharks in Cancun

Now that the winter is ending, you have time to book a tour to swim with Whale Sharks! The season starts in May and ends in September.. Most of this Whale Sharks are located in Holbox and Contoy, two islands very close to Cancun.
Swimming with Whale Sharks is a unique opportunity that you can experience in your vacations.Whale Sharks are the biggest fish in the world, they can measure up to 12 meters long. They can seem huge and scary but Whale Sharks are harmless and calm. When you swim with Whale Sharks you can get very close to them and appreciate this amazing creatures. They are recognized for their circled white spots and pale horizontal and vertical lines. Because of this, they use to be named “Domino Sharks”.
The Whale Shark swims with its mouth open, close to the surface that it can easily eat plankton while swimming; then it closes the mouth expelling all the water from the body leaving just the plankton in the mouth.

Fact: The mouth of the Whale Shark can be up to a meter and a half when it is opened.

Tour for swimming with Whale Sharks: You can book many tours to swim with Whale Sharks, leaving from Cancun in a ferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujeres. Also you must know that Isla Mujeres is a sanctuary of thousands of wild species like dolphins, pelicans, turtles and other exotic species, so when you get to the island you will have a lot to do. You can learn more about the tour by clicking here, or contact our tour operators by phone: 1(866)238-1312 TOLL FREE

Remember: If you would like to swim with Whale Sharks there is nothing to be afraid of, they just eat plankton and they do not hurt people. You will enjoy a lot this amazing experience and you will never forget it.. never!!!Like this post? Share it on Facebook!!!

February 18, 2016
The Ultimate Guide to Cancun for Female Travelers

The Ultimate Cancun Guide for Female Travelers

Every year, thousands of female travelers, young and old, come to Cancun to have a beach vacation. I am sure you want this vacation to be worth and unforgettable: enjoy the cristaline beaches, hotels at the seashore, nice restaurants, party until 4 am and great activities that in Cancun you would love to do. The main tourist area in Cancun is a safe place. I did this ultimate guide to Cancun for Female Travelers with helpful tips, things you can do and places you can visit when comming to this paradisical place, all of this is focus on female travelers:

Don’t spend all your money in a resort:

Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas

I think is better to book a low cost hotel than paying a lot of money for a resort because Cancun offers a lot of things to do and you are going to be most of the time outside. In this Cancun guide I recommend you to book in the Hotel Zone. My recommendations for good service and low budget hotels are: Holiday Inn Arenas, Real Inn, Hotel Sotavento and Yacht Club, Calypso Hotel Cancun, Hotel Cancun Clipper Club, Mayafair Design Hotel and the Grand Royal Lagoon.

Visit Isla Mujeres:

This is another great place for this Cancun guide, the Island is located 13 kilometers away from Cancun, to get there you must take a ferry in Puerto Juarez dock. This is a paradisiacal island because it has white sand beaches, water sports, the tour riding all Isla Mujeres in a golf cart and for the underwater museum where you can snorkel or dive. Tickets to Isla Mujeres costs about 15 dlls roundtrip, the ferry ride is great if you sit at the roof watching the ocean view and listening the music they play at the ride, it takes about 30 minutes to get to Isla. At night there are some beach bars and discos that you can go.

Scuba Dive:

Cancun is one of the best diving destinations in the world. If you have never dive before you are going to the right place, hundreds of beautiful reefs and color fishes are underwater, I love diving in Cancun cause the water is very clear and you can see long distance underwater. There are special diving packages for beginners, the first class starts in a pool and then you go to the ocean after knowing everything to dive correctly and safe.

Nightlife:

Nightlife in Cancun is amazing. The discos are numerous and each one has a unique style. Depending on what kind of music you want to dance you will find it. In this Cancun Guide I recommend for female travelers “Palazzo”. I had a great time there, people from all over the world and great night shows. This is a glamorous club with pop and electronic music where most young travelers around the world go. Normally hotels with big groups of travelers invite them to Palazzo for its great atmosphere.

Playa del Carmen:

This is an ideal place for Female Travelers who want the most fun of all places close to Cancun. Here is located the famous Fifth Avenue: hundreds of bars, shopping stores and restaurants. If you want to bring souvenirs for your friends back home, you will find everything in the 5th Avenue. The best nightlife is in Playa de Carmen, Coco Bongo is the most famous for having artists and night shows, very fun and entertaining! Some other clubs are very nice on the seashore with famous djs.

Visit Chichen Itza:

You can not miss to visit one of the 7 wonders of the World “Chichen Itza“. It is the most famous Mayan archaeological site in Mexico for its history and constructions built by the ancients. There are several tours in the daytime where you can observe the pyramids, the culture and visit the cenote. Every tuesday at night, Chichen Itza Light and Sound offers a night show on the principal buildings of this site.

January 21, 2016