Best Mayan Ruins Near Cancun: Surprising El-Rey, Beautiful Tulum and More
Add the best Mayan ruins near Cancun to a Yucatan vacation itinerary. From Cancun to Tulum, Mayan ruins are everywhere and are some of the most interesting things to do.
Quintana Roo
Quintan Roo
Quintana Roo is one of the Mexican states found on the Yucatan Peninsula. Here you’ll find the cities of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. You’ll also find endless beaches, cenotes, and a variety of Mayan ruins to explore. Find our top recommendations for Mexican vacation ideas here.
Yucatan road trip: colorful towns and nature of the Yucatan peninsula
We will never not appreciate how colorful Mexico is. From our trips around Baja California Sur to road trippin’ on the Yucatan, there are always new places to enjoy. The …
Mexico Destinations – Awesome Yucatan and Easy Baja Adventures to Plan
Mexico travel plans and activities for every pace and budget. From hotels on the beach to swimming in the jungle, Mexican vacation destinations from Cancun to Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo or Cancun?: choosing between the best Mexico vacation spots
Quite often people ask us if we prefer Cancun over Cabo San Lucas. That’s a tough question and depending on what the goal is with a Mexico vacation, we might …
Best Cenotes Near Cancun / Tulum – Can’t-Miss Beautiful Tropical Experience
The best cenotes near Cancun include turquoise plunge pools near Tulum and secret cave swimming holes deep in the jungle of Yucatan, Mexico. Beautiful places to explore and relax, close to be beaches and ruins of the Riviera Maya.
Visiting the Coba Ruins: the best Mayan site near Cancun, Mexico (better than Tulum)
We love all things history and nature. And Mexico. Although we spend the most time in Baja California Sur there’s something truly unique and wonderful about the Yucatan Peninsula and …
Isla Holbox: the last slice of mellow Caribbean island life
If you recall, a few months ago we shared about the Birds of Paradise yoga retreat I got to participate in and how amazing it was, both the yoga aspect …
Isla Mujeres with kids: the ideal Mexican Caribbean getaway
Our team of Dads all travel so differently and have their own favorite places. Frankie and BJ, writers of the Canadian dad-blog Family is About Love, enjoy returning to and …
Travel for Yoga: Isla Holbox Yoga Retreat for self care and a new perspective
When the opportunity arose to be a part of a yoga retreat, I just had to jump at the chance. With 2018 well underway and us really making an active …
Trip to Playa del Carmen: a perfect destination for nature and fun
We know how to do a beach day. I mean, we live at the beach, but what do you do when you’re in a beach destination without kids? And what …
Swimming with sea turtles in Akumal, Mexico
There’s this small window in being a parent when it seems okay to do really cool things without your kids. Examples include dinner in a Michelin star restaurant, getting a …
Cave snorkeling in Cenotes dos Ojos, Yucatan Peninsula
We’re a family travel blog through and through… except when one of us has to travel for work or something. I had the amazing opportunity to tour the Caribbean aboard …