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Travel Tips: The La Semilla local guide to Riviera Maya

by Paula Altable / Sunday, 12 July 2020 / Published in Sin categoría

This is our guide to enjoy and experience Riviera Maya to it’s full potential.  Each place shown here was specifically chosen for you to have a unique experience as a local…

Top Picks

  1. Island of Cozumel 
    • Snorkel Adventure  Have a wonderful experience snorkeling around the island on different reefs enjoying the beautiful weather.
  2. Soliman Bay
    • The Restaurant @ Hotel Jashita  This is a small eco-friendly hotel located in front of a beautiful bay with delicious Mediterranean food.
  3. Xcacal
    • Beach and Cenote  This is a unique beach which is totally deserted.  It is a very relaxing place with a cenote within a 5 minute walking distance from the beach.
  4. Akumal (Sea Turtles)
    • La Buena Vida  A nice and laid back ocean front restaurant that serves Mexican food in a mellow environment.  A great to place spend a day relaxing.
  5. Xpuha (beaches)
    • KSM Beach Club  Enjoy your day in this great, calm beach club where you can learn how to kite surf.
    • La Playa Beach Club  A relaxing place with great service and delicious Mediterranean food.
    • Al Cielo Have lunch in this laid-back restaurant with a very relaxing view (reservation needed).

Parks and Tours

  1. Xcaret
    • This park has a bit of everything from rivers, caves, and museums to a unique night show that highlights the best of Mexican culture.
  2.  Xel-ha
    • This park is great if you like to snorkel as most of it’s activities are dedicated to water sports and adventures.
  3. Xplor
    • This park is perfect if you are looking for a little adrenaline rush.  Here, you’ll find park activities that are more extreme such as cliff diving and ATVs.
  4. All Tour Native
    • You can enjoy a different kind of tour with All Tour Native– it is a company we highly recommend.  Each tour has a bit of a cultural side– from architectural ruins to snorkeling and zip-lining each experience includes a Mayan ceremony and a bit of education.
  5. Hertz
    • Feeling adventurous?  Renting a car is a great way to experience Playa del Carmen and beyond as a local.  We can help you decide what to do and map out your perfect day without the hassle of a group tour.

Cenotes

  1. Jardin Eden
    • Enjoy yourself in this outdoor cenote.  It is a great place if you wish to feel relaxed and calm.
  2. Cenote Azul
    • This best cenote for families.  Here you can enjoy many rock pools with shallow water where kids can play safely.
  3. Cristalino
    • Very refreshing and usually pretty quiet.

Tulum

  1. Papaya Playa
    • A laid back hotel that offers great food, great service and a unique view.
  2. La Zebra
    • Have a calm lunch in front of the beach.  This is a family friendly restaurant but offers late night salsa lessons every Sunday.
  3. Casa Jaguar
    • This wonderful restaurant is located in the middle of the jungle and offers a culinary adventure.
  4. Gitano Tulum
    • A Mexican restaurant that is great if you wish to have a wonderful night full of great music.
  5. Hartwood
    • An exclusive and small restaurant with all-natural cuisine.
  6. Coqui Coqui
    • A unique property that makes it’s own perfume and scents.  Enjoy the beautiful beachfront with a romantic massage.

Towns

  1. Puerto Morelos
    • This is a very small fishing town filled with local artisans, restaurants and more.
  2. Puerto Aventuras
    • A very small town with a nice stretch of beach.
  3. Valladolid
    • A typical Mexican town, rich in culture with authentic local restaurants and a beautiful plaza to stroll around.
  4. Merida
    • This town is filled with authentic Mexican architecture from the houses to the main shopping streets.

Ruins

  1. Tulum Ruins
    • This archeological ruin is located in front of the beach, a unique and breathtaking view.
  2. Coba Ruins
    • Rent a bike and wander around getting to know these ruins that are located inside the jungle.
  3. Muyil Ruins
    • This archeological site is very small but surrounded by lots of small towns and cenotes.
  4. Chichen Itza
    • One of the seven wonders of the world– we highly recommend getting to know this capital city of the Mayan World.

 

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