3 reasons why you should book a trip to Mexico right now
Go to the travel agent. Book a trip to Mexico. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
This incredible country is sitting at the top of our bucket list right now and if it’s not already at the top of yours, well here’s three reasons why it should be.
1. To explore the impressive ruins of Chichén Itzá
Since it was named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World back in 2007, Chichén Itzá has become etched in travellers’ bucket lists. As the most famous and best restored of the Yucatán Maya sites, it’s definitely a crowd pleaser, attracting over 1 million visitors each year. This large and diverse pre-Columbian city was built by the Mayans more than 1000 years ago and the main attraction, and most identifiable ruin is “El Castillo” or the castle, which is an impressive 90 ft. tall ancient Mesoamerican calendar, with 365 steps representing the number of days in a year.
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2. To relax on the pure-white beaches of Tulum
Leave the spring-breakers to Cancun and head south to the relaxing pure-white sands and turquoise waters of Tulum. This little slice of paradise is quickly becoming a favourite of travellers and celebrities alike. And Tulum is more than just a pretty face, when you’re sick of drinking fresh coconuts on some of Mexico’s most spectacular beaches, there’s plenty to explore. Tulum is home to a large number of traditional Mayan ruins, including a castle perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve; and is just a stone’s throw away from some of Mexico’s world-famous cenotes (see below). And as if that wasn’t enough, Tulum also offers fresh, healthy eats such as Co.ConAmor and Raw Love, and yoga classes for all the yogis out there.
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3. To swim / snorkel / dive in the beautiful cenotes
Seriously, do yourself a favour and Google ‘cenotes Mexico’ and you’ll understand why this place is high on my bucket list. The Yucatán Peninsula is dotted with nearly 7,000 cenotes, incredible sinkholes resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that expose groundwater. Some of the most spectacular cenotes are located within a few hours’ drive of Tulum and Chitchen Itza, including Cenote Ik Kil, where the sheer walls lead down to crystal-blue waters more than 40 metres deep; El Gran Cenote, with its partially submerged tunnels, and impressive stalagmites and stalactites; and Cenote Dos Ojos, Spanish for ‘two eyes’ referring to two connected sinkholes, and one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world.
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Ok, so if booking a trip to Mexico this very second isn’t possible, at least add it to your bucket list.
You’ll thank us later.
