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! I visited the Cenote Hubiku, which lies deep in the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cover image water sources via Flickr CC. Clockwise from upper left corner: Pavel Yudaev | TS Lane | TS Lane FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small … [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 where 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. FTC Disclosure: This post … [Read more...]