Almost everything we did in Tulum was water based, just how we like it! We explored underwater caves, snorkelled with turtles, rode waves in the Caribbean Sea and jumped into a hidden lagoon in the jungle. Here’s a video of our highlights:
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Snorkelling with turtles at Akumal | Mexico
Our Airbnb host kindly offered to take us on a day trip for cheaper than the bus so we were happy to be chauffeured around. I think she enjoyed the company and it worked out well for us too. We headed north to Akumal which is home to a pretty beach with a calm, curved…
Getting off the beaten track in Tulum
We knew Tulum was famous for its beaches, ruins and Cenotes but we also managed to find a cool spot off the beaten track. It was a lake called Laguna Kaan Luum and only about 8km south of Tulum town. Not many collectivo’s head south so we were lucky to only have a 15 minute…
Exploring The Temple Of Doom and Gran Cenote | Mexico
A Cenote is basically a natural swimming hole where limestone rock has collapsed and it’s like an open invitation into the magical underground river system. These mineral rich pools can be in caves or surrounded by dense jungle and the Yucatan Peninsula is dotted with them. After browsing the internet I ended up picking Gran…
Wild weather, stunning beaches and spicy food in Tulum
A smooth flight took us over the Florida keys and across the Gulf of Mexico landing us in sunny Cancun for a nine day little holiday – a bizarre concept for us long term travellers. We arrived in a very organised airport with toilets much cleaner and more modern than the squaller ones at Fort…