After exploring the southern end of the Peninsula, we headed inland to the world-famous Chichen Itza, and then to the lovely city of Merida. Pyramids, hacienda, tequillerias,and traditional dance concerts awaited!

We spent a week exploring the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The first part was spent in the southern part, between Tulum and Coba. Pyramids, cenotes, wonderful food, and beaches were on the menu - and it was an amazing experience.

Beyond Cancun lies another world, one steeped in history, mystique, and intrigue.

Dazzling tropical beaches, colorful culture, and dense tropical jungle adventures await you in the Yucatan Peninsula! Swim with dolphins, climb a Mayan temple, or just sit back and soak up the sun in Mexico!

Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Labna, Tulum, Coba and Xcaret.

Think you'd like to see exotic wildlife while standing on top of a pyramid and eating a mango after spending the morning at the beach?

Luxury All-inclusive at its best...We're not fans of all-inclusives in Mexico but between Cancun and Playa del Carmen resorts are too far from villages to make any other type hotel an option.

The area known as the Mayan Riviera stretches along the Caribbean coast south of Cancun. Travel in this part of the Yucatan Peninsula offers an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in the Mayan culture, observe ecological activities, enjoy watersports of all kinds, or simply RELAX.

Although we do enjoy Cancun, we prefer to drive a few miles south for the more relaxing flavor of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Playa del Carmen area. I'll share with you what I found to be fun in the area and some of the resorts that we've enjoyed.

The majority of people fly into Cancun and get to the beach as quickly as possible. If you never venture out, you will miss an astounding amount of Mayan culture and archaeology. Follow me to find life among the ruins.