Top Things to do in Yucatan Peninsula
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What to do and see in Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan Peninsula: The Best Free Things to do
Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in colectivo vans.
Restaurants in Yucatan Peninsula
1. Lake Bacalar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,594 reviews
Reviewed By 389florka - London, United Kingdom
Pueblo magico - truly is !!! There are different shades of blue from the lightest to dark dark blue . We took a boat with tour guy which cost about 260 peso it took about 2.5 h all around lake with few stops when we could jump in the water and enjoy this beautiful place . Water is sweet which made the experience even better:) , would highly recommend it . We stayed near Playa del Carmen and it took us 3.5 h drive , the best is to early morning so can make most of it . Plenty shops and restaurants around to get some snacks or food.
2. Playa Caracol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
The touristy center of the region, with prestigious hotels, clusters of shopping plazas and the convention center nearby.
Reviewed By 394zden_kh
We think it is the most beautiful beach in Cancún. The water is nice and the sand is without small stones and seaweed.
3. Playa Langosta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Take the ferry from this beach to Isla Mujeres.
Reviewed By bXc8 - Brasilia, Brazil
This beach is very close to the Torre Escénica, on the northern side of the hotel strip. Almost no waves, great for kids and people afraid of the sea. The beach is clean and you can access it even if you are not staying in any of the hotels around.
4. Playa Delfines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,518 reviews
Reviewed By Nest_Of_Snakes - Mexico City, Mexico
If you are tired of the standard beaches along the Hotel Zone, visit Playa Delfines, a beautiful and very large beach with fine sand and slightly intense waves located near El Rey archaeological zone. Here, you can rent chairs and beach umbrellas as well as bring your own drinks and snacks. You will also find bathrooms, showers, "palapas" and parking lot, all these services totally free. Here you will also find a beautiful wooden lookout with the colorful "Cancún" sign that appears on many of the city´s postcards and brochures.
5. Playa Marlin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Lounge on the smooth, white, broad stretch of sand of this beach while gazing at the often rugged surf.
Reviewed By robertsN2079DL
There’s always plenty of beach available to enjoy an entire day there. Plaza Kukulcan makes it a convenient public beach with easy access to a good variety of food and drinks at reasonable prices. Yes, having to rent chairs and a beach umbrella can be one downside, but waves are perfect there and beach is worth it.
6. Plaza Grande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,478 reviews
Also known as Plaza de Armas, this city square contains some of the most historically significant and aesthetically pleasing buildings in Merida.
Reviewed By JimP988 - Los Angeles, United States
In Merida's typical hot weather, it is relaxing to get a shoe shine and watch the crowds. You will have people try to sell you handicrafts, but that could be fun, too. On Sundays, the entire plaza is full of food and drink stalls and vendors of artesanias.
7. Akumal Beach
8. Paseo de Montejo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,418 reviews
This wide avenue, modeled after Paris' Champs Elysees, is lined with the mansions of Merida's old aristocracy.
Reviewed By laBostoniana - Boston, United States
Historic Merida has narrow sidewalks and the main street, Calle 60, is not a pleasant walk because busses and trucks practically brush up against you as they dominate the road and you must walk single file. A bit north of historic district Paseo de Montejo has wide sidewalks, interesting old mansions, and actually allows for pleasant ambling.
9. La Isla Shopping Village
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4.5 based on 10,811 reviews
Reviewed By TingCO - Manila, Philippines
La Isla is the best quality shopping to be found in Cancun. It’s actually several shopping hubs connected to each other across the street from hotel row, making it a wonderful perk for resort clients. It appears to be inspired by Venice, boasting bridges and canals and then sea, even pirate boats. In addition to hosting over a hundred shops to include many specialty stalls, souvenir stores, low to high-end fashion (Zara, Massimo Dutti, Louis Vuitton etc), Haagen-Dazs and many great restaurants, it houses an aquarium amusement park where you can even swim with dolphins. Lots of locals hang here along with the multitude of resort clients. If you want to shop in Cancun, this is the place. Check out Wayang for cool Mexican resort wear.
10. Playa Norte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,031 reviews
Reviewed By DJKJO - Greater London, United Kingdom
A lovely island with the most beautiful beach!! We booked a day trip to Isla Mujeres with Scuba Caribe and it was very enjoyable, once on the boat over we hired a golf cart for 4 hours through S.C for $60 US dollars which is around $1200pesos we found out once on the island their a bit cheaper, so you could shop around as their are a number of companies hiring the said carts. It’s a real fun day on the carts and takes about two to three hours to get around the island if stopping off at the different sites. One cool spot was feeding the turtles in a marina then we drove to the southern most point of the island to see the light house and giant Iguana statue...a lovely spot!! On our return finishing up at Norte Beach a beautiful beach beyond compare!! We eat at the Mayan Beach Club restaurant which is one of the first restaurants at the northern end of the beach, the food was fine and if you choose to eat there you’re allowed to use their beach sun beds free, which we did!! So we recommend you definitely do a day trip to Isla Mujeres and it’s gorgeous Norte Beach!!
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