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Cancún, Mexico
After almost 11 hours on the plane (coming from Frankfurt), we finally arrived
in Cancún and headed straight to our hotel. Except for a dinner in the downtown
area, we wanted to spare our energies for the following days.
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ISLA Holbox Beach Zona Hotelera 🌴, Mexico
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Valladolid, Mexico
Valladolid is a rather small town, about two hours from Cancún, which is known
for its beautiful cenotes. Even though the town has become increasingly popular
in recent years, it still belongs to the hidden gems in Mexico! The town itself
emits a special charm, which perfectly welcomes you to Mexican life. I recommend
taking a walk through the streets and letting yourself drift away together with
the locals around you. If you want to learn more about this charming town, make
sure to check out my post about the best things to do in Valladolid. For me,
Cenote Zaci has been my highlight in Valladolid. It is a beautiful outdoor
cenote, in which you can go swimming as well. Cenote Suytun (photo below), which
can be found near Valladolid, is one of the best cenotes of Mexico!
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Mérida, Mexico
Old colonial architecture and historic buildings, local markets and shops, Mayan
culture – a colorful hustle and bustle. This is Mérida – the beautiful capital
of the Mexican state Yucatán and one of the best cities in Mexico according to
many visitors. A must-see is the city’s cathedral and the Plaza Grande in the
city center as well as the impressive Jose Peon Contreras theatre and the city’s
most popular market named Lucas de Galvez Market. Another great thing about
Mérida: your pesos are worth more compared to other popular and more touristic
Mexican cities like Cancún or Tulum.
- Parque de San Juan
- Lucas de Gálvez
- Plaza Grande
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Bacalar, Mexico
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Tulum, Mexico
Tulum a formerly small fisherman village, has undergone a drastic change into a
popular tourist destination within the past 20 years. The vibrant charm of Tulum
is noticeable all around the town and the opportunities in terms of what to eat
and where to stay are countless. We decided to stay in a lovely apartment
downtown, apart from the main hotel zone on the seaside – also known as the main
tourist zone. As Tulum is a rather small town, you can easily get around by bike
(they can be found for rent at every corner). The famous archaeological ruins,
located directly on the Caribbean coast, are a must-see when visiting Tulum.
Again, make sure to go early and take a lot of water as well as a sun hat with
you. There is almost no shadow and the sun during the daytime is burning! Once
in the area make sure to not miss the opportunity to visit some of the best
cenotes in Tulum! Every single one of them is fascinating in its own way
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Besides all the fun things to do in Playa del Carmen, this place will always
remind me to be the starting point of one of the greatest adventures I have
experienced so far: swimming with whale sharks in the Caribbean Sea! If you are
planning your trip to Mexico between June and September, you will have the
chance to meet the so-called gentle giants in their natural habitat. During this
season, they are swimming relatively close to the coast as they can find a lot
of seaweed, their main nutrition, over there. There are numerous options for
organizations offering the whale shark encounter. We have chosen Eco-Tours and
can absolutely recommend their work. Visit their website for more detailed
information about the tours