During a recent trip to Cancún, I was able to scratch one really fun item off my bucket list -- I was able to swim in a cenote (underground cave) for the first time. And yes, it was just as cool as it sounds! I visited Cenote Hubiku, which lies deep in the jungle of the Yucatán Peninsula.If you find this post helpful, please share this image on Pinterest!What is a Cenote?Cenotes are underground limestone caves filled with fresh water, plus all sorts … [Read more...]

During a recent trip to Cancun, my best friend and I had the pleasure of enjoying a 12-hour guided tour through the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula. It was easily the best day of our weeklong stay in Mexico! Our itinerary first included a stop in a traditional village to meet descendants of the ancient Mayans. Next we took a dip in a cenoté (underground cave) to cool off and purify our bodies prior to visiting Chichén Itzá, which was recently designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the … [Read more...]

Interested in releasing baby turtles in Cancun? It's such a magical and educational experience! Many of the local hotels in Cancun have partnered with conservationists to create a highly informative sea turtle rescue program. Resort guests can gather nightly to assist in releasing baby sea turtles into the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean.I had no idea this program existed and was pleasantly surprised to discover it during a recent trip to Cancun.If you find it … [Read more...]