Many people take trips to a resort in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico and ask me what they can do when leaving the resort. Below are my favourites:
1. Check with your hotel to see if they offer a free shuttle into another one of their properties in Cancun or elsewhere in the Maya peninsula. Often they allow you to enjoy the amenities at the other property (pools, food, etc) for free. Its great for a change of pace/food and new beach. If they have a property in Cancun you can explore the town and then come back on the scheduled shuttle.
2. If you like ruins, but don't want the few hour trek to Chichen Itza, go to Tulum (never far 15 to 30 minutes from most hotels). You can take a cab or if you want a guide (for history lovers) take a tour either via the hotel or your tour operator.
It has a lovely small beach and the ruins are VERY hot so you may want a dip. They have a small marketplace for souvenirs ... always barter
3. Xel-ha Park... lovely for swimming as its an eco park (note you can not use regular sun tan lotion but buy some of their eco friendly kind)- again you can probably cab it - or your hotel will offer a tour. Food and drink are available in your admission price.
4. Xcharet park... a favourite of mine - I like the underwater river swim, the shows, the beach and the food was fine. Note I noticed you can get a cheaper price if you book online before you go.
Given the tours and guides from the hotel for the Xel-ha and Xcharet park are there to get you to and from safely and leave you on your own when your in the park, if your hotel is close and has its own recommended taxi drivers you can save money by booking online and taking a cab.
5. Take the ferry to Cozumel.. its easy at Playa Del Carmen but you will need to check times for departure and return.
Hope this helps
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