In Cancún, most beaches are calm and peaceful, which is lovely, but sometimes I crave a little more action like body surfing. While doing research, I discovered Xcacel Beach. Unlike many other beaches in the area, it is undeveloped, making it perfect for a relaxing day trip. Even better, there is a cenote on site and access is free of charge.
I found out about the beach on SAC-BE, which had plenty of other great travel finds. I’m sure I’ll be referring back to it again for future planning.
Coba is home to the largest pyramid in the Yucatán, surrounded by five beautiful lakes. It was a thriving Mayan city around 600 AD, though it was mysteriously abandoned a few hundred years later. Today, visitors can take tours to explore the ruins and enjoy a variety of activities, including zip lining, rappelling, swimming in cenotes, canoeing, and jungle walks.
The price for tours is a bit higher than I am personally interested in, but I plan to talk with locals about discounts or deals when we are in Cancun.
On a side note, I am dropping off my boyfriend’s passport information at the post office today. He currently has a Passport Card, but these cannot be used for air travel. Even within Mexico. They are only valid for ground travel between Mexico, the United States, and Canada and for sea port entry in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Luckily, we have enough time to get him a passport book with standard shipping, since expedited shipping is much more expensive than we want to pay.
Much has happened in the last year and a half of our lives. Most importantly, we welcomed our daughter into the world. Life has changed...
