There will be a new “attraction within an attraction” at Chichen Itza starting next year. The National Institute of Anthropology and History has announced that Chichen Viejo, or “old Chichen” is a “Mayan palace within the middle of the original flora” with scenes depicting the creation of the cosmos; reportedly, the new site is a place where priests performed rituals related to fertility and “divine needs”.
Rio Secreto, courtesy Rio Secreto.com
Sac Actun cenote, courtesy Trill Travel
Cenote Taa’k Bi Ha, courtesy Sandra Salvado
One of Dos Ojos “eyes”, courtesy Loco Gringo
For those of you who’ve visited Xcaret Park, or for those of you who want to visit the park and wonder what the experience will be like during the pandemic, here’s a blog post written by Deborah Iruegas after her park visit. I found it to be informative in terms of what is required of visitors as well as what staff are doing differently in the park.
Main cenote entrance, courtesy jonnymelon.com
Akumal Bay is one of THE best places to snorkel in the Riviera Maya (Akumal Bay means “bay of turtles”). While the bay has undergone some procedural changes since 2017 with stricter access, snorkeling, and tour regulations, anyone can see Mother Nature’s bounty without taking a tour. If you want to be right on the bay, the two all-inclusive resort options are Secrets Akumal and Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort.. If you are staying somewhere else, you can rent a car and drive to Akumal, take a cab into Akumal, or take a colectivo to Akumal and walk from the highway dropoff into Akumal–the beach is just a short walk from the town of Akumal. If not staying at a nearby condo or all-inclusive resort on the bay, it will cost you about $5 p/p to enter the beach area.
