During a recent trip to Cancun, 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!(photo source) I visited the Hubiku Cenote--deep in the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula--with my best friend, Christopher. The cenote was about a two hour bus ride from our hotel in Cancun. You can visit this post to read about the interesting lunch break we had on our way there (and also … [Read more...]
VISITING THE MAYAN JUNGLE
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 by far the best day of our weeklong stay in Mexico! Our itinerary first included a stop in a traditional village to meet descendants of the 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 World. We … [Read more...]
Releasing Baby Turtles in Cancun
Interested in releasing baby turtles in Cancun? It's such a magical and educational experience! Many local hotels in Cancun have partnered with conservationists to create a highly informative sea turtle rescue program. Resort guests 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.FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Vacation Preview: A Few Shots from Cancun
I've been vacationing in the Yucatan Peninsula this week with my best friend of 8+ years, and I wanted to share a sneak peek at some of the good times we've had! Cancun has a bit of a party reputation, but it is also rich in Mayan culture and has stunningly beautiful beaches. Christopher and I enjoyed every minute of our time on the island, and we each had our favorite moments that will be featured in upcoming blog posts.Check back later this week for more photos from Cancun! Tomorrow's … [Read more...]