For several decades, Cancun has held the position of the main resort in Mexico. This picturesque place attracts tourists with amazing nature, admiring the eye with an amazing palette of colors and shades. Excursions in Cancun in Russian will diversify a serene vacation on the white beaches of the peninsula. Most of the landmarks of the region are inextricably linked with historical monuments of architecture, personifying the richness of the cultural heritage of the ancient Mayan tribe. To see the unique wonders of the world, tourists are advised to seek help from talented and erudite guides.
Three Mayan stories in one day
A professional Russian-speaking guide invites vacationers to take a fascinating walk through the most ancient interesting places of the Yucatan Peninsula. The cognitive program of the tour includes acquaintance with the unique culture of the Mayan tribe. The group will travel to the disappeared city of Chichen Itza, which is an archaeological site.
Filled with secrets and legends, it attracts the attention of visitors with its preserved architectural monuments. Among them, the famous pyramid of Kukulkan stands out for its majestic appearance. Each of the four sides of the grandiose structure is divided by nine steps. On the territory of Chichen Itza you can see the Temple of the Warriors, a ball stadium and a considerable number of stone buildings. Swimming in the cenote of Il Kil will leave an indelible impression.
This is a natural karst cave resembling a huge well with fresh crystal clear water. The bizarre roots of the lianas descend from above directly into the emerald underground lake. The high stone walls of the cenote are entwined with emerald green plants. Next, travelers will go to the city of Coba, which was the political and commercial center of the Indian tribe.
Labyrinths of paths running through dense jungle thickets lead to monumental pyramids and stone structures. The final chord of the sightseeing tour will be a visit to the Tulum settlement. Fortresses, pyramids and temples have been erected on the rocky cliffs of the Caribbean coast. The preserved frescoes and bas-reliefs decorating the facades of ancient buildings are of great interest.
Price $ 125 per person
Temazcal ceremony in a Mayan village
An erudite guide organizes for vacationers a trip to a traditional Mayan village, where you can get acquainted with the most important rite of passage - Temazcal. This is an exotic and mysterious Indian ritual performed by real shamans. Its essence lies in bodily and spiritual cleansing through a steam bath. Participants in the ceremonies will enter a domed structure with a very low ceiling.
In the center of the room are volcanic stones heated on a fire, poured with a special fragrant decoction. The pitch darkness creates a mystical atmosphere. Hot stones heat the air up to 50 degrees. Fragrant bouquets of herbs and melodious chants of the shaman lead to an easy immersion in a meditative state. The bathhouse is filled with dense clouds of steam. The final stage of the ritual will be swimming in a cold spring, after which you can relax in a hammock under the crowns of palm trees.
Price $ 80 per person
Exciting cave diving
Diving enthusiasts are encouraged to explore the freshwater cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula. Diving into giant natural karst wells with crystal clear clear water guarantees diving fans a lot of positive and unforgettable emotions. The silent and mesmerizing world amazes with its unique beauty.
Underwater caves are labyrinths of tunnels where you can enjoy amazingly bizarre stalagmites and stalactites. An enchanting color scheme is created by the sun's rays, making their way through the water column, the temperature of which is stably kept at around +24 degrees. Diving is available only to certified and experienced divers.
Book at $ 155 per person
Contoy and Isla Mujeres: the paradise islands of Mexico
Among the guests of Cancun, a sea voyage across the Caribbean Sea with a visit to the "paradise" islands of Contoy and Isla Mujeres is always popular. This is a great opportunity to spend the whole day surrounded by the picturesque corners of Mexico and enjoy the beauty of the pristine tropical nature. Contoy Island is an ecological reserve, where a group of tourists will have a pleasant pastime on deserted white sandy beaches.
Coastal strips with luxurious palm trees are washed by a crystal azure bay. A small area of the island serves as a habitat for a variety of birds. Endangered turtles lay eggs on the beaches. Accompanied by a professional biologist, vacationers will go to the local flora and fauna museum. Then you can go snorkelling to witness with your own eyes the colorful variety of the inhabitants of the deep sea.
The next point of the tour program will be a visit to the island of Isla Mujeres, which is the pearl of the Mexican Caribbean. It attracts its guests with delightful landscapes, beaches with velvet coral sand, an emerald lagoon and a colorful atmosphere. A riot of jungle greenery is paired with coastal villas, hotels, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. On golf carts, tourists will drive through the quarters of the town and get acquainted with its architectural sights: ancient temples, old buildings and houses of local residents.
Cost $ 129 per person
Underwater Museum: your first dive
The magical underwater world surprises with its bewitching beauty of the landscapes of the deep sea. Accompanied by an experienced Russian-speaking instructor, sightseers will have the opportunity to dive under the water to see the exhibits of the unique museum. Numerous sculptural compositions are exhibited at a depth of 2 to 10 meters.
The original hand-made creation features more than 400 life-size concrete human figures. Many monuments have been chosen by sea creatures. Concrete sculptures act as an artificial coral reef. Before diving, the tour participants will undergo a specialized theoretical course of a professional diver. Practicing scuba diving skills is carried out in the pool. After classes, a comfortable boat will take future divers to the "entrance" to the museum.
Cost: $ 130 per person
Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik-Kil, Coba and Tulum
A professional guide has prepared an informative and informative route for tourists, the program of which assumes acquaintance with the iconic sights of the Yucatan Peninsula. This is a fascinating multi-hour tour of the archaeological zones of the ancient cities of the Mayan tribe - Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum. Lost among the jungle, the grandiose architectural monuments embody the past greatness of a civilization that disappeared many centuries ago.
The author will tell a considerable number of historical legends and secrets related to the mythology, religion and culture of the indigenous people of Mexico. In the early morning, a group of tourists will go to the city of Chichen Itza, which is famous for its preserved majestic buildings. Especially notable is the monumental stepped pyramid of Kukulkan, directed upwards by 30 meters. Of interest are other buildings, striking with skillful stone decoration.
Noteworthy are the Temple of the Warriors, the Alley of a Thousand Columns, a sports stadium, an ancient astronomical complex, as well as a huge well for sacrifices. After walking through the territory of Chichen Itzu, the participants of the expedition will rest on the shore of the largest Mexican cenote Ik-Kil. In the village of Koba, tourists can climb the highest pyramid of Yucatan - Nooch-Mul. Its height reaches 42 meters. It will be necessary to overcome 120 steps. The tour will end in the port city of Tulum. It sits on a rocky cliff above the aquamarine bay. Buildings with frescoes, bas-reliefs and fine stone carvings have been preserved here.
Cost $ 150 per person - select date
Water Reserves, Pirate Castle and Mexico's Animal World
An unforgettable vivid experience guarantees travelers a voyage through the mesmerizing beautiful corners of the Yucatan. The program of this eventful tour includes visiting the natural attractions of the region and meeting its beautiful inhabitants. The journey, led by an all-knowing guide, begins with a visit to a medieval manor steeped in stories of pirates and treasures.
Further, the group's path leads to a private zoo, which is home to more than 500 species of animals, birds and reptiles. Predators and herbivores are kept in spacious open-air cages in a well-groomed area. Here guests will see leopards, crocodiles, panthers, monkeys and many other animals. An integral part of the excursion will be a swim in the crystal clear aquamarine water of a cenote among the majestic stone walls and arches.
After a pleasant swim in underground caves, travelers will head to the pink lakes. The colorful hue of the water combined with the blue sky creates a magnificent sight. The high concentration of microorganisms and salt in the lakes creates a pink color in the water. Connoisseurs of pristine nature are especially recognized for the Rio Lagartos reserve. On motor boats, tourists will sail along the river channel along the mangrove jungle and swampy savannah. Among the inhabitants of the reserve you can see crocodiles and flocks of graceful flamingos.
Price - $ 125 per person - book online
The magic of the underwater world
Coral thickets, colorful schools of fish, turtles, various sea creatures, underground caves with stalactites and stalagmites - all these natural advantages of Cancun are eagerly awaiting their visitors. On a comfortable bus, travelers will reach the picturesque and mysterious Tak-Be-Ha cenote. An ancient sinkhole is lost in the rainforest. Tour participants will have the opportunity to descend into a cenote and swim in a crystal-clear blue lake.
Narrow and long mineral formations hang from the vaults of the cave. After swimming, it's time to explore the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea. Under the guidance of a professional instructor, tourists, dressed in snorkeling equipment, will dive to a depth of oversized sea turtles.
Price: $ 75 per person
Eco Park Xcaret: a fusion of wildlife and Mayan culture
One of the most popular natural and cultural attractions in Mexico is the Xcaret Eco-Theme Park. This magnificent place invites its guests to admire the flora and fauna, go rafting on underground rivers, see numerous buildings of the Mayan era, visit the aquarium and museum, and also enjoy swimming in the wonderful turquoise bay of the Caribbean Sea.
A professional guide will help you navigate in all this variety of entertainment complex. A walk in the park among lush tropical vegetation will give visitors a lot of pleasant impressions. The reserve is teeming with exotic animals, colorful birds and rare butterflies. Monkeys, deer, tapirs, parrots and many other representatives of the fauna live in special zones.
On the territory of the park, the prototype of a village of an Indian tribe with traditional buildings has been recreated. It will be interesting to learn about the life of the ancient people here. This is favored by performances in the form of a colorful musical and dance extravaganza. Costumed shows reproduce rituals and scenes from the rich history of the tribe. Swimming on a raft on an underground river will delight you with the contemplation of unique rock formations and cave passages. It is recommended to visit an ecological farm where mushrooms and orchids are grown.
Price: $ 149 per person
Ek Balam, Rio Lagartos and Pink Lakes
Many pleasant memories will be left by acquaintance with the ancient ruins of one of the most powerful cities of the Mayan civilization, as well as a trip to unique nature reserves. Professional guides have prepared an entertaining program. Tour participants will discover the wonderful world of exotic landscapes.
The archaeological complex of the former city of Ek Balam is located in the dense thickets of the jungle. The ruins of structures of special historical value have been preserved on its territory. It will be interesting to see the pyramids, the oval palace, the Acropolis, the sports stadium and ornamental plaster carvings. Climbing to the top of the pyramid, tourists will have a panoramic view of the endless expanses of tropical forests.
The journey will continue with a motorboat ride through the lagoons of the Rio Lagartos Nature Reserve. The natural park is world famous for its numerous and varied flocks of birds. Pelicans, flamingos, cormorants, storks and many other birds nest in their natural habitat. The tour will end with a visit to the pink salt lakes, striking with bright shades of the water surface.
Cost: $ 140 per person
Chichen Itza, Ik Kiel and Valladolid
The Russian-speaking guide invites Cancun guests to travel in the footsteps of pre-Columbian civilizations and the colonial era of Mexico. The majestic monuments of Chichen Itza architecture allow you to get acquainted with the mysterious culture of the Mayan Indians. The grandiose archaeological finds give an idea of the high intellectual level of the ancient people.
Such monumental structures as the Temples of Warriors and Jaguars, the legendary nine-step pyramid of Kukulkan, the Karakol observatory, a ball court and many other buildings with original decorative symbols will appear in all their preserved glory. It is impossible to pass by the Sacred Cenote, the waters of which took the bodies of brave warriors and beautiful women sacrificed to the gods. After Chichen Itza, vacationers will proceed to the Ik-Kil cenote. This natural karst lake, 45 meters deep, is surrounded by magnificent vegetation.
In this picturesque place, tourists can swim in clear emerald water. The next point of the tour program is the colonial city of Valladolid. During a sightseeing walk through the old quarter, you can see neat houses with bright facades. The main attraction of this settlement is the Catholic cathedral, built of white stone.
Cost $ 100 per person
Xcaret Park: 80 hectares of exotic
This piece of paradise is located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. This is the Xcaret National Park, where sea and tropical landscapes are harmoniously combined with the monuments of the ancient Mayan culture. In order not to get lost in the vast territory of 80 hectares, it is recommended to go here together with a guide. The park offers visitors a wide variety of entertainment and unique activities to suit all tastes.
In Xkaret, vacationers can take a walk through the mangroves, observing the magnificent diversity of flora and fauna. The riot of colors of tropical vegetation boggles the imagination.Parrots, butterflies, various exotic birds, as well as leopards, cougars, monkeys, crocodiles and many other animals live in spacious well-groomed nurseries. Rafting down the underground river guarantees a charge of positive emotions.
An interesting museum-aquarium has an extensive collection of corals, fish and stars. The park waters are home to turtles, pink flamingos and even wild dolphins. Visitors are attracted by white sandy beaches washed by a turquoise sea bay. In a recreated village with traditional buildings, you can learn about the cultural traditions of the indigenous people.
Cost: $ 160 per person
Drive to the lakes and caves of the Yucatan Peninsula
The Russian-speaking guide invites vacationers to go on an entertaining journey to the karst caves and lakes of Yucatan. The limestone plain landscape of the peninsula is the vault for numerous underground reservoirs. The ancient karst rock underfoot is literally dotted with natural craters, striking in their majestic size. A kaleidoscope of vivid impressions of immersion in the exotic world of open and closed cenote awaits tourists.
Amazing natural formations are popular among lovers of swimming in emerald transparent underground waters, the temperature of which is kept at around +25 degrees. Vines and tree roots hang along the stone walls. Bizarre stalactites and stalagmites create a mesmerizing and mysterious sight. The guide will fascinatingly tell you how and why cenotes became places of sacrifices and cult rituals.
Price: $ 250 for a group of up to 3 people
Cozumel island by jeep
Auto-trip by jeep across the island of Cozumel will become a memorable page of the Mexican voyage. The tour program includes an overview of the picturesque places of one of the islands of the Caribbean. The tour begins with a ferry ride to the port of Cozumel, where tourists will be greeted by professional escorts.
The group's route runs through protected areas and amazing coastal strips. The jeep safari route lies in the wild and unexplored corners of the Chanknaab National Park, which amazes with the incomparable splendor of the surrounding nature. Here you can see numerous exotic tropical plants and a variety of fauna from iguanas to sea turtles.
Enjoy swimming in the azure lagoon surrounded by coral reefs. After swimming a lot, the participants of the tour will overcome the path along a bumpy road to the Punta Sun nature reserve. Its expressive attraction is the lighthouse, the observation deck of which is open to curious tourists. The guide will share stories about the mysterious lighthouse and the island of Cozumel. The cultural program of the tour will be diversified by tasting the popular Mexican drink - tequila.
Book for $ 110 per person
Adventure Day at Xplor Extreme Park
Fans of active and extreme rest will visit the Xplor amusement park. It occupies a vast jungle area with underground caves, rivers and waterfalls. Unique attractions are organized on 60 hectares of pristine nature, guaranteeing their guests a storm of positive emotions and impressions. This is an off-road jeep rally through mangroves, riding in suspended hammocks, river canal rafting, bungee jumping and many other entertainments.
Dizzying zipline flights over gorges, waterfalls and rainforests create an enthusiastic experience. You can go down into sinkholes filled with crystal clear azure water. It will take your breath away from sailing on wooden rafts in a cave with stalactites and stalagmites. The lot of real brave men will be a trip on amphibious all-terrain vehicles along various paths, swamps and caves.
Price: $ 145 per person
