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Yucatan Peninsula - Outdoors (land) sports

Flights: Cheap airfare to Yucatan Peninsula (arriving in Cancun, Mexico - Cancun Airport)

Things to Do: Outdoors (land) sports

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 83 attractions in Cancun
Attraction type: Forest; Nature trail; Sports camp/clinic; Tour
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Xcaret Eco Theme Park, Playa del Carmen
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 34 attractions in Playa del Carmen

 Xcaret EcoPark    Just an hour's drive south of Cancun and 15 minutes away from Playa del Carem  Xcaret (pronounced eesh - carette ) " Mexico ’s sacred paradise" is one of the Riviera Mayan most...

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Historic site; Nature reserve; Beach; Wildlife park; Water park; Mysterious site; Museum
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El Castillo, Chichen Itza
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 10 attractions in Chichen Itza

A spectacular 75-foot high pyramid in the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 122 attractions in Cozumel
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 83 attractions in Cancun
Attraction type: Ranch; Tour; Trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 83 attractions in Cancun

This park, only 30 minutes away from the craziness of Cancun, offers horseback rides along the coast. ** NOTE: To best satisfy the needs and preferences of our visitors Tres Rios Ecopark is now temporarily closed as major improvements are underway, the park will re-open for the 2007 summer season.**

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Park; Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 18 attractions in Isla Mujeres

Park spanning over both land and sea, offering opportunities to hike, snorkel, dive and swim.

Attraction type: National park; Reef; Nature reserve; Water park; Art gallery
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Playa Langosta, Cancun
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #44 of 83 attractions in Cancun

Take the ferry from this beach to Isla Mujeres.

Attraction type: Beach
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Dzibanche, Yucatan Peninsula

Ancient Mayan city with impressive pyramids and buildings.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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Ake's Mayan ruins, Yucatan Peninsula

Ancient Toltec settlement that is defined by two concentric walls encircling important monumental structures.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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Mayan Route (La Ruta Maya), Yucatan Peninsula

Vast region encompassing the Mexican states of Yucatan, Campeche, Chiapas and Quintana Roo, plus part of Central America, which incorporate important archaeological sites, pristine jungles, wetlands and wildlife habitats.

Attraction type: Historic site; Trail
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This beautiful beach has some of the safest waters in the region for swimming.

Attraction type: Beach
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Beautiful golf course spread out over several islands in Nichupte Lagoon.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Xel-Ha, Riviera Maya
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Xel-Ha Natural wonder awaits you! Xel-Ha is simply unique! Xel-Ha is one of the world's most beautiful, natural aquariums. And it's all inclusive too!!! Swim and snorkel surrounded by rainbow colored fish who have made the river and inlet their home, take long walks in the middle of the jungle, ride a bike, take the train or just relax while enjoying the lazy river! All these activities are included too!

Attraction type: Aquarium; Ancient ruins; Waterway; Geological formation; Water park; Nature reserve; Amusement/theme park; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable; Nature center; Nature reserve
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