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What's up everybody, we're the Vagabrothers and this week we're talking about the
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Top 10 Things to do in Cancun in the Riviera Maya.
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If you've heard of Cancun, it's probably from MTV Spring Break – beaches, booze, and bodies
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that make us feel like we gotta go to the gym more.
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Now, if that's what you're looking for, you'll find it, but trust us, there's plenty more to do in the Riviera Maya.
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So let's get into it.
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Numero uno – beaches. First and foremost, Cancun is about sun and sand.
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There are 30 miles of tropical, white sand beaches with beautiful blue water that's gonna make you
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want to dive right in.
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Number two – nightlife. Now if there's one thing Cancun is famous for apart from the
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beaches, it's the parties. It's definitely a lot of fun - BUT there are lots of cover
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charges and it's full of foreigners.
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Number three - Playa del Carmen. Another option is Playa del Carmen, it's like the little sister of Cancun.
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It used to be a sleepy port but lately it's grown into a more mellow alternative to the high rises of Cancun – that's great, if you're on a budget.
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Number four – Tulum. Next, it's time to get into Mayan culture, starting with the beachfront ruins of Tulum.
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Now, from an archaeological perspective, this is late-period Mayan city that lacks the sublime architecture that the Maya are famous for - but it's gorgeous, and you can even go swimming on the beach.
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Number five – the ruins of Coba. By contrast, Coba is a larger city than Tulum and it's
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covered in jungle, kinda like a Mexican version of Angkor Wat. Best of all, you can climb
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up to the top of the highest Mayan pyramid in Mexico and - let's be honest - the selfie
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alone is worth the trip.
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Number six - Chitzen Itza. Ok, it's not technically in the Riviera Maya - it's 3 hours inland
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and in the Yucatan provence - but it's one of the 7 new wonders of the world and it's
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one of the best preserved ruins in Mexico.
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Number seven - diving in Cenotes, the limestone sinkholes the Maya believed were portals to
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the underworld. There are 1000 of them across the Yucatan peninsula and their cool, clear
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waters are the best way to beat the heat – especially if you are SCUBA certified because cenotes
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offer some of the best cave diving in all the world.
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Number eight - swimming with a whale shark. If scuba diving in a cenote seems a little too claustrophobic,
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why not go swimming in middle of the open ocean with a whale shark. Did you hear me
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correctly? A friggin' whale shark! It's an awesome experience. But make sure you don't swim in front of it's open
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mouth or you might get swallowed.
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Number nine – Xcaret. We almost NEVER recommend touristic shows like Xcaret, but this one
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was really, really well done. It tells the whole story of Mexico, from the Maya to the
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Spanish to the Mexican Revolution, plus, it showcases all the different dances
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of the regions of Mexico.
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Number ten – a temezcal. Sweat out all the week's tequila in a temezcal, a pre-Columbian
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cleansing ritual held in a stone sweat lodge, guided by a shaman. The ones at hotels are
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pretty touristic, but if you head to a Mayan community like Las Palmas, you can have an
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authentic spiritual experience.
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Those are our top ten tips for Cancun and the Riviera Maya, what are yours? If you're
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from Cancun or you've been there, let us know your recommendations in the comment box and
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if you haven't seen our blog from Cancun with Louis and Nadine, make sure you check it out
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in the info box.
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Alright, hasta luego!
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Later!