Category: Resorts, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling by Kori Ellis | 0 comments
If you want to venture to a resort on the western coast of Mexico, the Inn at Loreto Bay is a great option. Perfect for singles, couples or families, the Inn at Loreto Bay is a relatively new resort that was constructed on over 500,000 square feet of land.
Built in 2002 in the Mexican city of Loreto, the Inn at Loreto Bay is already famous for the luxury and the paradise-like feeling at the resort. Each of the nearly 160 rooms at the resort overlooks the Sea of Cortés.
Water sports are extremely popular at and around the resort. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all available in the area. The pool on the premises is open all year and the weather is almost always perfect for swimming. There is also a golf course and a racquetball club at the Inn at Loreto Bay.
You don’t have to go far to find great food when you stay at this resort. On the premises, there is restaurant for fine dining, a buffet and a snack bar. There are also bars that serve all types of alcoholic beverages.
With rates starting at under $200 per night, you are sure to find a room at Inn at Loreto Bay to fit your budget!
Call (866) 850-0333 or visit www.innatloretobay.com for more information.
Category: Beaches, Lagoons, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling by kiwy49 | 0 comments
Mahahual is another interesting little town located on the coast of the Mexican Caribbean. It is located just north of the Belize border and south of the Sian Kan Biosphere in the State of Quintane Roo. This marvelous place is now being used as an important port for international cruise ships and it offers a very interesting combination of unspoiled rainforest, lagoons, and beaches.
If you visit this place on a normal day, you will probably call it a ghost town. This is because with its 150 inhabitants it is usually quiet and un-crowded. On a cruise ship arrival day, though, things are totally different. The town comes to life and things get really exciting. Bars and Restaurants open their doors and different gift shops appear all of the sudden.
This is something that makes this place unique. There is always something for every taste. If you prefer to relax and spend some quiet time at the beach, you can do it on non-arrival cruise ship day, but if you’d rather enjoy drinking a beer in a bar, doing some souvenir shopping or just looking at people from different nationalities, you can have that too.
The town offers everything you are looking for when going on a vacation to the beach. It offers anything from cheap condo rentals to expensive hotel resorts. There are also many different fun activities to do here. Among them are fishing, diving, snorkeling, biking, and birdwatching. Many different tours and services are available to do these fun acivities.
If you ever get the chance to take a cruise ship to the mexican caribbean, don’t forget to visit this amazing little town in the Mexican Costa Maya.
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Category: Beaches, Lagoons, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling by kiwy49 | 0 comments
This magnificent island is just 26 miles or 24 kilometers long and it’s located in the mayan mexico riviera to the northwest of Cancun. You can get to the Island either by ferry which you would need to take from a town called Chiquila or by plane flying from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. I especially like to go by ferry because that way I feel closer to nature, and from time to time you might be able to see dolphins or whales on the way.
This incredible Island is separated from the mainland coast of Mexico by a shallow lagoon Which gives sanctuary to thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other exotic birds and creatures. This island is also famous for its exciting tours that offers, such as whale shark watching and swimming tours, fishing tours, snorkeling tours, bird watching tours, and dolphin watching and swimming tours. The most incredible attraction in the island is the whale shark watching and swimming tour. This spectacular show is available only in this Island of the Mexican Caribbean from June to September because that’s when whale sharks swim near the Island to spend the summer season.
Holbox Island is considered a virgin tourist destination because very few outsiders visit the Island. This does not mean that if you visit it you won’t find a place to eat or sleep. The Island has several comfortable and reasonable hotels as well as condo vacation rentals. As far as places to eat, let me tell you that you don’t have to worry about that either. There are also some restaurants where you can eat anything from a slice of pizza to the catch of the day. Remember that this Island is a fishing village so don’t forget to try the delicious sea food the locals prepare with the catch of the day.
Anyway, if you happen to visit Cancun and are tired of being around too many tourists, remember that you can get away from it all by visiting this amazing Island. I strongly recommend that you come to this Island especially if you love birds, dolphins and whales.
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Category: Beaches, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling by kiwy49 | 1 comment
The town and beach resort of Puerto Morelos is another amazing place in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. This place is located about 25 minutes south of Cancun in between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. This place is visited all year long because of its beauty. It has a wide variety of guest houses, bed and breakfast facilities, condominiums, and hotels that range from moderate to very luxurious ones, and of course, all inclusive resorts.
There are different things you can do here. Among them are diving, snorkeling, and fishing. There are also different tours available to do any of these three things at a very reasonable price. Diving and snorkeling in this place is really a wonderful experience because of the different sealife you can find in the reef. Fishing trips can also be arranged with even a group of four people. This trips may include as much as six hours of fishing, full equipment, a professional guide and crew, bait, and refreshesments.
As far as accomodations, let me tell you that many people enjoy staying with friends and family in a nice and comfortable condo. Staying in a condo is not only comfortable but also cheap. Prices range from $50 to $100 dollars a night and if you stay for a week or longer prices go down. There are also other services such as airport transfers that can cost you about $55 dollars for up to 8 persons from The airport to Puerto Morelos. These airport transfers are very safe and comfortable.
I also want to tell you about eating in Puerto Morelos. There is a wonderful variety of places to eat in this place. Here you will find a range from cheap local places to world-class cuisine. Since this place is a fishing village, you can be sure that any seafood dish that you order is certainly fresh; “The Catch Of The Day”. There is no need to dress up for any of the restaurants and remember that tips are very much appreciated.
If you happen to travel to Cancun, I will strongly recommend you to come to Puerto Morelos. I know you won’t regret it at all. You are guaranteed to have a wonderful and relaxing time in this, one of the oldest port in the Mexican Mayan Riviera.
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Category: Beaches, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling by kiwy49 | 3 comments
The Mayan Riviera in the state of Quintana Roo is the most popular resort area in Mexico. This area covers 3 famous resort towns: Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. even though Cancun is famous worldwide, Playa del Carmen has become even more popular lately. This city is one of the fastest growing city in the world. If you get the chance to visit this city, you won’t believe that 12 years ago it was only a small fishing village. My wife and I spent a year living in this city and I must say that it was a wonderful experience, except for the two hurricanes (Emily, and Wilma) that hit the city as well as the city of Cancun.
Besides the beautiful beaches that the town has to offer, you also find the famous fifth avenue where you can find different stores as well as international food restaurants. If you like to eat well, have a good drink, and spend some bucks shopping, then you will find that fifth avenue is the place that has it all.
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Category: Beaches, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling by kiwy49 | 0 comments
The Island of Isla Mujeres is my wife’s favorite place in all the Mayan Riviera. This is a very small island. It is only 7 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide. There are 2 ways to get to the island. You can take a fast boat from Cancun and get there in 15 minutes or you can take the ferry from puerto Juarez and get there in about 45 minutes. What would I recommend? Well the fast boat costs about $6 US and the ferry about $1.50 US. I specially like to take the ferry because it is a slow ride and you are able to enjoy the view of the caribbean sea as well as from time to time see some sea life such as sting rays or even dolphins.
The reason why this is my wife’s favorite place is because the beaches in the island are very nice and clean and the water is really calm. She also likes to take a boat ride around the island and feed the colorful fish. What I specially like about this island is the water. It is amazingly clear and really good for snorkeling. The only problem is that if you want to snorkle you have to etheir rent a boat or pay for a tour. There is also a nice natural park called Garrafon. If you are able to pay to get in, you will be able to snorkle as well.
So why don’t you include Isla Mujeres in yor itinerary when you come to Cancun again? If you do, you will have an unforgettable vacation.
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Category: Beaches, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling by kiwy49 | 0 comments
The island of cozumel also in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, is only 45 minutes away from Playa del Carmen. It can be reached not only by ferry but also by plane. This island has a lot to offer but it is specially fun for those who love to snorkle and scuba dive. That is because of the crystal clear waters and the variety of sealife that you can see not too far from the shore. The island also has many different stores where you can anything from a t-shirt to an expensive diamond.
The life in Cozumel is more relaxing because there aren’t as many people as in Playa del Carmen or Cancun. This is due to the fact that there are not as many hotels. If you get the chance to visit this island, I would recommend you to rent a car or if you like the adventure you can also rent a scooter. This is the cheapest way to get around because the different beaches are far apart and taking a taxi is really expensive. I had the opportunity to visit the island together with my wife and a cople of canadian friends and I have to say that we had a wonderful time. We rented 4 scooters and toured the whole island. We stopped at every beach that we liked, snorkled for a while and then went to the next one. That was a really exciting experience that I’m looking forward to repeat.
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