One of the last cities inhabited by the Maya people, Tulum was once an important trading hub, generating enormous wealth exporting jade and obsidian. Now, it's a fascinating city-museum, with well-preserved temples and stunning coastal views.
Croco Cun Zoo is a zoo and former crocodile sanctuary in Cancún, Mexico. The zoo places a large emphasis on conservation and features a wide array of endangered wildlife species. Visitors are able to interact and get hands-on with some of the animals, including its toothy crocodiles.
The glorious Xel-Há Park is an eco-friendly tropical paradise on the Caribbean coast. It's full of incredible adventure and breathtaking natural sights.
Located in Tulum, Xel-Há is a natural water park and a must-visit if you're in Riviera Maya or Cancun.
Highlights of Xel-Há include snorkelling, incredible natural wonders, and delicious food and drinks.
The recently discovered Rio Secreto is an underground river cave full of stalactites and stalagmites that are literally millions of years old. The mineral formations here - and the experience of swim-hiking through them - is truly remarkable.
Teatro Cirque du Soleil is a theater venue that currently hosts Joyà – an 80-minute long resident show by the renowned global performance group, Cirque du Soleil. It is located the Vidanta resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, and is the entertainment company's first resident show in Latin America.
Ventura Park is a family-friendly amusement park in Cancún, Mexico. A stone's throw from the Riviera Maya, it features a multitude of attractions and areas, including a waterpark, theme park rides, ziplines, dolphin-swimming activities, an arcade, as well as lots of bars and restaurants.
Xplor Park offers a day of adventure in Riviera Maya, just outside of Mexico's popular resort area of Playa del Carmen.
Visitors can ride 14 ziplines above the trees, go on underground river trips, drive on amphibious vehicle trails and more.
Ziplines at Xplor Park
There are 2.4 miles (3.8 km) of ziplines waiting for you! The highest zipline starts at 45 meters high (that's 13 stories), and there are even ziplines that end with a water landing.
Akumal Monkey Sanctuary & Rescued Animals is an animal conservation and rehabilitation sanctuary located in Akumal, Mexico. The sanctuary cares for around 55 species (~200 animals) and is located roughly seven minute's drive from Akumal beach.