Quintana Roo

Cancún

With 2,000,000 yearly visitors, Cancún is the top destination for visitors of Mexico. The most obvious attractions are the beaches, with their silky smooth and sugary white sand lapped by the turquoise blue and emerald green waters of the Caribbean.
For many travelers, Cancún serves as a port of entry, a gateway into the Yucatan to be passed through as quickly as possible. But for millions of others it is a full-blown destination in itself.

Approaching Canún Our hotel - Hotel San Carlos Main bus terminal Zona Hotelera

Isla Mujeres

Though only a few kilometers from Cancún's glamour, Isla Mujeres keeps its laid back and peaceful character without becoming a boring place because of that. Framed by Caribbean waters with their typical shades of green and blue, this magical place is perfect for recharging the batteries.
Today it is one of the favorite destinations for people seeking relaxation, for professional divers and - unfortunately - for the ever growing flow of tourists coming from Cancun to spend a day. However, Isla Mujeres has more to discover if you decide to spend more than a day. Exploring the relatively small island by renting a golf cart, for certified divers there is Punta Norte and the Manchones reef, as well as Navy Boat shipwrecks and many others. Just relax and enjoy yourself!

Isla Mujeres from a bird's eye view Ferry Zocalo Streets
Cemetery Old guys Kids playing around Our hotel - Hotel Marcianito
Renting a golf cart Light house on Punta Sur Sculpture garden at Punta Sur Street leading down to the sea
Beach Beach North Beach North Beach
North Beach Sunset Enjoying a cocktail Dani

Diving

Coral Divers On the boat Underwater Underwater
Underwater Underwater Underwater Underwater

Tulum

Tulum is the one of most visited of the Maya sites in the Yucatán and not only because of its proximity to Cancún. Although the ruins are structurally less impressive than Chichén Itzá or Uxmal and much less extensive, they have the azure Caribbean as a backdrop - so it's all about the perfect picturesque location!

Papantla flyers Papantla flyers View over Tulum ruins Tower
El Castillo View to El Castillo View to the Temple of the Wind God View to the temples of Tulum

Cobá

Cobá’s name means "ruffled waters", derived from the five lakes in the vicinity, and it is one of the oldest Mayan settlements on the peninsular. Cobá boasts the second tallest pyramid of the Mayan world. 42 meters high with 120 steps, Nohoch Mul, is worth the climb - the view from up there is breath-taking!

The Church Ball court The Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid
View down Dani Iguana Souvenir shop

Laguna Bacalar

Laguna Bacalar, also called "Lake of the seven colors" by the ancient Maya and the pueblo of Bacalar, a lakeside town are still well-kept secrets. The turquoise water is incredible, believe me! The small, sleepy town of Bacalar is noted mostly for its old Spanish fortress.

Laguna Bacalar Laguna Bacalar Fortress de San Felipe Bacalar Fire truck

Chetumal

Chetumal is a fascinating little city in the southeast corner of Mexico and also the capital of Quintana Roo. The Chetumal area offers a wide diversity, from diving and shopping to ecotourism trips to nearby Mayan archaeological sites. And best of all, it is not only a traveller's bargain, but you can enjoy a relaxed vacation without that wall-to-wall tourist feeling.

Museum Streets City center Shoe-shine
Restaurant Dani Carneval in Chetumal Carneval in Chetumal

Kohunlich

Kohunlich, 60 km from Chetumal is best reached by car. It's one of the most interesting sites in this area, Kohunlich is perhaps most famous for its fantastic stone god masks, which, surrounded by huge trees and the growl of howler monkeys, create a somewhat creepy atmosphere. There are other features of interest too such as the recently restored Complex of the Twenty-Seven Steps.

Northwest Residential Compound Acropolis The Temple of the Masks The 27 Steps Residential Compound

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