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Cancun and the surrounding areas have fascinating Mayan ruins to explore.

The east coast of Mexico is a hotbed of activity and history. The ancient Mayan civilization used to have their capital city on the Yucatan peninsula, ruins and remnants of their reign are scattered all over the coast and are easily accessible. With the Caribbean Sea to the east it is easy to find a water sport to fit any level of adventure seeker. Take a trip to the Garrafón national park where you can do it all, hike Mayan temples, zip line through the jungle or snorkel to discover coral reefs.

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Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza

Over 1,500 years old and about 75 miles from Mérida.

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20.66105614283098
-88.57177734375
Chichen Itza
74 mi. east of Merida on Highway 180, in the direction of Cancun
Cancun
Coba

Coba

A large group of sites connected by white roads.

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20.4874868640001
-87.73818969726562
Coba
120 miles south of Cancun
Coba
Cancun
Deep Sea Cancun Fishing and Charter

Deep Sea Cancun Fishing and Charter

Fish for bonita, tuna and grouper on a private 6-hour trip.

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21.084159724426907
-86.77486896514892
Deep Sea Cancun Fishing and Charter
Kukulcán Blvd Km. 15.2
Aquaworld
Cancun
011-52-998-848-8327
Garrafón

Garrafón

Mayan ruins, hiking and swimming with dolphins.

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21.257174
-86.751044
Garrafón
Km 6 Carr Garrafon, Mz 41 Lote 12 Sm 9
Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres
Cancun
77400
866-393-5158
Ruines del Rey

Ruines del Rey

Dating from the 3rd to 2nd century BC.

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21.06218489278255
-86.78001880645752
Ruines del Rey
Blvd. Kukulcán, Km. 17
Cancun
San Gervasio

San Gervasio

The largest and most important site in the area.

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20.491426500688323
-86.93678855895996
San Gervasio
Transversal Highway Km 7.5
Cozumel
Cancun
77600
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Take a tour of this eco-park with an educated guide.

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19.519669847423703
-87.6763916015625
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Punta Allen Hwy.
Tulum
Cancun
77780
52-984-104-0522
Temazcal Spa Treatment

Temazcal Spa Treatment

A steam bath with herbal essences to harmonize and balance.

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21.17999001470573
-86.80999517440796
Temazcal Spa Treatment
Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita
Riviera Maya Carretera Chetumal
Cancun
Cancun
77500
011-52-998-872-8334
Tulum Ruins
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Tulum Ruins

One of the most sacred sites in Mexico.

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20.214482121928246
-87.45147228240967
Tulum Ruins
80 miles south of Cancun
Tulum
Cancun
77780
Xcaret

Xcaret

Scuba, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins.

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20.58004153261112
-87.11879253387451
Xcaret
Chetumal-Puerto Juárez Federal Highway, Km. 282 Int. B.
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Cancun
77710
52-998-883-0470

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