Category Archives: Points of Interest

This Is Why People Come to Tulum….

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I love drone videos, they give such a great overall picture of an entire resort or area. The video below highlights Tulum, a small but very popular town on the southern edge of the Riviera Maya.  There are two all-inclusive resorts in/nearby Tulum–Kore Tulum is approximately three miles south of Tulum proper, while Dreams Tulum is a 10-minute drive north of the Tulum Ruins and the town.  The location of these all-inclusives makes it easy for guests to take in both the ruins and enjoy what Tulum has to offer in an easy day trip.

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Cenotes Near Barcelo Maya Grand Resort

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There are multiple cenotes across the street from the Barcelo Maya Grand. Courtesy Unofficial Barcelo Maya

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Ventura Fly and Ride Park at the Barcelo Maya Grand

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FYI:  This attraction is ONLY FOR GUESTS of the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort.

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Is Xplor or Xplor Fuego More Your Style?

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Xplor or Xplor Fuego?  Too bad this is not the most difficult question to be answered in life.  If you are going to the Riviera Maya and thinking of visiting the parks, it will be a question you will have to contemplate at some point.

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New Xavage Park Opens

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Grupo Xcaret officially opened its newest park, Xavage, April 15, 2019.  It is located approximately 5-10 min. south of the Cancun airport and is intended for ages 5 and up.  The park includes six major activities including kayaking (Crocodile), an intense ropes course (Howler Monkey), zipline (Hawk), fast jet boats with wild careening turns of up to 180 degrees (Dragonfly), white water rafting (Barracuda), and an SUV/large jeep traversing various obstacles (Puma).

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How to Navigate Xcaret Park

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Xcaret Park is one of the most popular destinations in the Riviera Maya with approximately one-third of all vacationers to this area spending at least one day, if not more, visiting its vast 200 acre grounds.  Xcaret Park is located just south of Playa del Carmen (a 45-50 min. ride south of the Cancun airport) and has great road signage–you cannot miss the exit off the main road if you are renting a car.  I visited the park when I was a guest at Hotel Xcaret Mexico with the resort’s “All Fun Inclusive” plan; in translation, this means that I didn’t have to pay anything extra to enter the park since my hotel stay already included the price of admission.  There is even a separate entrance to the park for Hotel Xcaret guests.

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Chichen Itza Entrance Fees Increase in 2019

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Starting Jan. 1, 2019, the entrance fee to Chichen Itza will double going from USD $12 to $24.  There is some speculation this huge increase will negatively impact tourism to this famous site, but only time will tell.  Would you still go given the new fee?