Top 10 Things to do in Cancun in the Riviera Maya.

If you've heard of Cancun, it's probably from MTV Spring Break – beaches, booze, and bodies

that make us feel like we gotta go to the gym more.

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.

So let's get into it.

Numero uno – beaches. First and foremost, Cancun is about sun and sand.

There are 30 miles of tropical, white sand beaches with beautiful blue water that's gonna make you

want to dive right in.

Number two – nightlife. Now if there's one thing Cancun is famous for apart from the

beaches, it's the parties. It's definitely a lot of fun - BUT there are lots of cover

charges and it's full of foreigners.

Number three - Playa del Carmen. Another option is Playa del Carmen, it's like the little sister of Cancun.

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.

Number four – Tulum. Next, it's time to get into Mayan culture, starting with the beachfront ruins of Tulum.

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.

Number five – the ruins of Coba. By contrast, Coba is a larger city than Tulum and it's

covered in jungle, kinda like a Mexican version of Angkor Wat. Best of all, you can climb

up to the top of the highest Mayan pyramid in Mexico and - let's be honest - the selfie

alone is worth the trip.

Number six - Chitzen Itza. Ok, it's not technically in the Riviera Maya - it's 3 hours inland

and in the Yucatan provence - but it's one of the 7 new wonders of the world and it's

one of the best preserved ruins in Mexico.

Number seven - diving in Cenotes, the limestone sinkholes the Maya believed were portals to

the underworld. There are 1000 of them across the Yucatan peninsula and their cool, clear

waters are the best way to beat the heat – especially if you are SCUBA certified because cenotes

offer some of the best cave diving in all the world.

Number eight - swimming with a whale shark. If scuba diving in a cenote seems a little too claustrophobic,

why not go swimming in middle of the open ocean with a whale shark. Did you hear me

correctly? A friggin' whale shark! It's an awesome experience. But make sure you don't swim in front of it's open

mouth or you might get swallowed.

Number nine – Xcaret. We almost NEVER recommend touristic shows like Xcaret, but this one

was really, really well done. It tells the whole story of Mexico, from the Maya to the

Spanish to the Mexican Revolution, plus, it showcases all the different dances

of the regions of Mexico.

Number ten – a temezcal. Sweat out all the week's tequila in a temezcal, a pre-Columbian

cleansing ritual held in a stone sweat lodge, guided by a shaman. The ones at hotels are

pretty touristic, but if you head to a Mayan community like Las Palmas, you can have an

authentic spiritual experience.

Those are our top ten tips for Cancun and the Riviera Maya, what are yours? If you're

from Cancun or you've been there, let us know your recommendations in the comment box and

if you haven't seen our blog from Cancun with Louis and Nadine, make sure you check it out

in the info box.

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