Activities in Mexico
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Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
12 hours (Departs Cancun, Mexico)
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lt;pgt;Spectacular Chichen Itza holds both mystery and magic. Explore the most important archaeological zone and ancient capital of the Mayan Empire on a full…Not LP reviewed
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3 Amigos
The 3 Amigos built its reputation on helping you ‘be your own guide in the Copper Canyon’ through its rentals of mountain bikes (per four hours/day M$90/150), scooters (per hour/day including fuel M$100/550) and trucks (double-cab Nissan pickup; per 24 hours M$1300), with free maps, travel information and in some cases lunch. This is a great option for independent souls. It also offers self-guided truck tour packages, guided trips and scenic flights.
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King David’s Mazatlán Jungle Tour
King David’s Mazatlán Jungle Tour offers a six-hour ecotour into the gorgeous bird-filled mangroves of a protected wildlife refuge. Stops along the way include an enormous coconut plantation, a secluded beach strewn with sea urchins, and a rustic restaurant for a lunch of freshly smoked fish. Offered separately is a five-hour bird-watching tour (adult/child M$650/450), which goes even deeper into Isla de Piedra’s protected waterways.
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Manglares de Dzinitún
About 1km inland from the beach on Calle 11, there are signs to this new ‘ecotour’ operation where you can kayak, canoe or mountain bike all in one day. A canoe tour runs M$200 per person for two hours, and takes you through a mangrove tunnel and good birding spots, made all the better by the lack of engine noise. You can camp here for M$800 a night (everything included), and there are also very basic cabins for an exorbitant M$600.
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Aqua Sports
Aqua Sports office is around 8km from downtown going toward the beach, runs an established scuba-diving operation with quality boats that offers dives on nearby reefs or Isla de Lobos, as well as fishing trips (M$800 to M$1000 per hour). Visibility is best between May and August, and from January to March you can fish for giant tarpon. Camping on the island (with all provisions provided) can be arranged with advance notice.
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Sea to Sierra
The Mexican-owned Sea to Sierra offers a wide range of active adventures through remote, gorgeous territory. Choose from mountain-bike tours (four- to eight-hour tours M$300 to M$900), diving (one-/two-/three-tank dives M$850/1200/1500), snorkeling excursions (per person M$600, per boat M$1500 to M$2500) and horseback adventure tours (two-/seven-hour tour M$600/1200). Ask about the multiday ecoadventure and cultural tours.
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Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City
10 hours (Departs Mexico City, Mexico)
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lt;pgt;Soak up the perfect climate of 'The City of Eternal Spring', Cuernavaca and enjoy a scenic drive to Taxco, the colonial silver mining city on a full day…Not LP reviewed
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Mineral Springs
At Hierve El Agua, 13km southeast of Mitla, bubbling mineral springs run into bathing pools with a dramatic cliff-top location and expansive panoramas. Hierve El Agua means ‘the Water Boils,’ but the mineral-laden water is actually cold. Water dribbling over the cliff edge for millennia has created mineral formations that look like huge frozen waterfalls. Altogether the pools here make for a unique bathing experience.
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Jungle Speed Boat Tour from Cancun
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Cancun, Mexico)
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On a wave runner or speedboat for two, set off from Cancun on a breathtaking tour across the Nichupte lagoon. Ride through the dense mangroves, the Nizuk River…Not LP reviewed
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Centro de Idiomas
Centro de Idiomas offers Spanish courses for three or five hours from Monday to Friday with a maximum of six students per class. Begin any Monday; registration is Saturday morning from 09:00 to noon. The school also facilitates individual instruction, volunteer work within the community, and homestays with three meals a day. Prices listed are for the first week of study; substantial discounts are offered for each additional week.
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Mexico City Sightseeing Tour
7 hours (Departs Mexico City, Mexico)
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lt;pgt;Immerse yourself in Mexico City on a city tour offering something for everyone. Whether you're passionate about history and art, or just yearning for…Not LP reviewed
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Ollin Tlahtoalli
This small operation is quickly earning a reputation for pragmatic language learning and progressive volunteer programs that focus on indigenous cultural preservation and tutoring programs for Oaxacan artisans interested in learning English. Ollin is the best option for students interested in getting beyond chalkboard grammar lessons and into the surrounding communities. Contact the school in advance for class schedules.
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Cabo Acuadeportes
Cabo Acuadeportes, at Playa Medano, is the largest water-sports outfitter, but there are numerous alternatives. Surprisingly good snorkeling can be done right from Playa del Amor, swimming left, toward the marina. A mask, snorkel and fins should run about M$150 per day. Panga rides cost about M$120 for a round-trip if you bargain directly with a captain. Tipping is appropriate.
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Poza La Becerra
Poza La Becerra was the busiest and most developed (bathrooms, showers, snack shop) recreational facility. At the time of research, the facility was temporarily closed due to a dispute between a local politician and the owner. It’s supposedly slated to open sometime in the winter of 2010. The water temperature here is a balmy, constant 32°C, but there are cooler areas where springs feed the pools.
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Tulum and Xel-Ha from Riviera Maya
12 hours (Departs Riviera Maya, Mexico)
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lt;pgt;Venture to the mysterious ruins of Tulum on a full day trip from Riviera Maya and enjoy the view as you explore this abandoned walled city towering above…Not LP reviewed
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Taboada
Taboada is popular for its Olympic-size swimming pool (with very warm water), plus there’s a smaller pool for children and a hot thermal spa. A snack kiosk and a bar provide refreshments. Hourly ‘Nigromante’ minibuses, departing from Calzada de la Luz, will get you within 1.5km of Taboada; alternatively, jump off where the bus turns to Nigromante and walk the remaining 1.5km to the hot springs.
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Rancho Mi Chaparrita
Rancho Mi Chaparrita is the best established tour operator, offering hour-long horseback rides to Los Muertos and Carrisitos beaches (per person M$325) and longer rides into the mountains (M$1100), a canopy zip-line adventure (M$975), surfing trips (M$650 to M$975), sportfishing excursions (M$3250 for up to eight people), and snorkeling trips to the Islas Marietas (M$2600 for up to six people).
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Sightseeing Tours
Several boats take three-hour Sightseeing Tours, mostly leaving from the marina near El Faro at 11:00 to sail the harbor and islands. Two-hour sunset cruises (sometimes called 'booze cruises') include hors d'oeuvres and alcohol. Look for flyers around town, talk to a tour agent or call the operators of boats such as Costalegre (982-31-30; Calz Camarena s/n) and Yate Fiesta (981-71-54; Calz Camarena s/n).
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Tranvía
Motorized version of a vintage streetcar runs a 45-minute circuit of the Centro Histórico, with guides relating fascinating bits of lore (in Spanish) along the way. On Thursday night there’s a special cantina tour (M$100 including wine, reservation required). Tours depart from Avenida Juárez by Bellas Artes. A similar tour operates in Coyoacán, departing from the Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares.
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Cancun Dolphin Royal Swim
60 minutes (Departs Cancun, Mexico)
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Mexico offers one of the most exhilarating experiences available. The Royal Dolphin Swim is the perfect way to discover this gentle, friendly and intelligent…Not LP reviewed
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Isla Mujeres Trimaran Cruise
8 hours (Departs Cancun, Mexico)
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Sail on a beautiful Trimaran through the Caribbean Sea and travel to the tropical island that sits on the imaginary line between the Gulf of Mexico and the…Not LP reviewed
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Sociedad Cooperativa Turística Nueva Punta Escondido
Lanchas (fast, open, outboard boats) will take groups of four people out for an hour's turtle-spotting (and, in winter, sometimes dolphin-spotting) for around $300. Lancha owners have formed the Sociedad Cooperativa Turística Nueva Punta Escondido and you can contact them at Restaurant El Pescador or the lancha kiosk, both at the west end of Bahía Principal.
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Sian Ka’an Experience: Biosphere Reserve, Mayan Culture and Small-Group Eco-Adventure
11 hours (Departs Cancun, Mexico)
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Explore the wonders of nature, Mayan culture and eco-adventure on this small-group day tour of Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site…Not LP reviewed
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Tapatio Tour
The ubiquitous double-decker buses of Tapatio Tour ply the city’s most popular sights on a circuit track. While the pre-recorded narration (in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Japanese) is less than inspirational, the tours allow you to hop off and on wherever you wish, making sightseeing a breeze. Buses depart from the Rotonda de los Jaliscenses Ilustres.
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Riviera Maya Dolphin Royal Swim
60 minutes (Departs Riviera Maya, Mexico)
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Spend an unforgettable hour swimming with the gentle intelligent dolphins of Mexico, a short drive south of Riviera Maya. Plunge into tranquil waters as you…Not LP reviewed
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Diving
The Huatulco bays have 13 main dive areas, with a good variety of fish and corals, as well as dolphins and sea turtles. This is a good place to learn to dive, with warm waters, fascinating marine scenery, no serious currents and calm conditions almost year-round. There's a decompression chamber in the local navy hospital. Two companies will take you diving and offer instruction.
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